North Face Gully of Veleta
El Veleta, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Sierra Nevada. Its gentle slopes facing Granada have made this mountain range one of the country's premier ski resorts. In contrast, its northern slope drops vertically for hundreds of meters. Although the ascent via most of its routes is challenging, there is a simple route that allows you to reach its summit with relative ease.
technical difficulty
physical difficulty
The ascent of this route can be completed in a single day. Despite its exposed nature, it is a highly recommended option —together with the North Ridge of Cartujo and the North Couloir of Los Machos— to begin climbing the main north faces of Sierra Nevada.
It is mandatory for the client to bring the following complete equipment list at the start of the contracted program.
- Sleeping bag.
- Sleeping pad.
- Backpack, minimum 50L.
- Complete ski mountaineering equipment with spare skins.
- Technical mountain clothing.
- Breathable t-shirt (not cotton).
- Fleece jacket.
- Goretex-type jacket and pants.
- Buff/neck warmer.
- Warm clothing (down or primaloft).
- 1 change of dry clothes.
- Sun hat/cap.
- Sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Cutlery.
- Food for the climb and bivouac.
- Water and purification tablets.
- Stove and gas (1 per pair).
- Tent (1 per pair).
Includes:
- Mountain guide (Certified mountain sports technician).
- Liability insurance.
