La Concha (south face climb) - Istan descend
La Concha climb via south ridge , ridge and scrambling required. Descend towards Istan and back through an easy path.
Trail Running Extreme
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 153 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 21˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between September and June. From a low point of 153 m to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 18 km, 1332 vertical metres of ascent and 1347 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Best route to La Concha if you like to scramble , but very exposed on the last meters , there are two segment of 10 meter vertical wall.
Difficulty
Extreme
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.