Cuernos de Claire trad climb
Climbing expedition to iconic peaks at Cordillera de Lolco.
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 5.9 km
- Ascent
- 741 m
- Descent
- 282 m
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 5.9 km, 741 vertical metres of ascent and 282 vertical metres of descent. You'll need bivy kit, quickdraws, climbing shoes and wires and friends to complete it safely.
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Description
An obious and easy aproximation leads to the peaks. The rock is very loose and rotten. Anchors are hard to find.
Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Bivy Kit
- Quickdraws
- Climbing Shoes
- Wires and Friends