17. CERRO DE LOS MACHOS (3,327m) N FACE
Winter - D
1st Ascent - 10th February 1974 Jose Guardia Olmedo/Francisco Olmedo Roelas

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.