5. VELETA (3,428m) N FACE (Via Tajos del Veleta)
Rock Climb - D (V Sup)
1st Ascent - 4th August 1963 Carlos Vazquez Canas/Francisco Olmedo Roelas/Jose Ruiz

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 short descent onto a traversing path (Veredon Superior) that descends into the Corral de Veleta.

Climb - Commence the climb up a large crack with good holds. In the middle of the climb you meet an interesting pitch situated to the left of overhangs that impede progress. Move up some 8 metres on sloping holds. (V Sup). Finish directly uphill.