11. VETA GRANDE (2,981m)
Winter - AD (65º)
1st Ascent - Unknown

Approach - Either (a) start from the Albergues at Hoya del Moro (2,500m). Climb steadily north past the statue to the Virgen de las Nieves to the Balcon del Veleta (1½hrs) or (b) pay for a lift pass and take the Gondola and chair to below the Balcon del Veleta and walk from there (½hr). From here make an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.

Climb - This route forms a natural line between the Corral del Veleta and the Corral del Valdeinfierno. After descending the Veredon Superior slopes of average angle 55° will be met on the rise to the summit. The Veta Grande forms an extraordinary viewpoint showing the range from the Puntal de Vacares to Veleta.