La Culata to Vega de San Mateo
La Culata - Roque Nublo - El Fraile - El Montanon - Ventana del Nublo - Punton de la Agujereada - Campanario - Morron de la Agujereada - Pico de las Nieves - Saucillo - Roque del Saucillo - Mirador de la Cruz y El Montanon - Vega de San Mateo
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 25 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 839 m
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between April and October. From a low point of 839 m to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 25 km, 1270 vertical metres of ascent and 1655 vertical metres of descent.
Description
La Culata - Roque Nublo - El Fraile - El Montanon - Ventana del Nublo - Punton de la Agujereada - Campanario - Morron de la Agujereada - Pico de las Nieves - Saucillo - Roque del Saucillo - Mirador de la Cruz y El Montanon - Vega de San Mateo
Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Forestry or heavy vegetation