The Sierra Nevada mountains hold so much more opportunities for the mountaineer than that offered by the more popular peaks of Mulhacen and Veleta. A recent visit from a group of mountaineers from the Croydon Mountaineering Club explored the possibilities in the area encircling the Raspones de Rio Seco.
Chris and Mike Ritson with friends, Brian and Gary, have just completed a four day trip in the Spain’s Sierra Nevada, climbing on the Raspones and Tajos de la Virgen and Puntal de la Caldera. Within 2 hours of arrival at Malaga they were at 2500m, kitting up at the Hoya de la Mora above [...]
This area has been a favourite for some time. Lots of 2 pitch options with a good ridge above to provide varied sport. It is situated at the head of the Rio Seco. Access is either from the Hoya de la Mora (5hrs) or from the Poqueira hut (2.5hrs). Best stay overnight in either the [...]
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