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Torreón W Chimney-Face, Normal
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Torreón W Chimney-Face, Normal 

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Location: Avila, Spain, Europe

Lat/Lon: 40.26180°N / 5.1814°W

Route Type: Technical Rock Climb

Time Required: Less than two hours

Difficulty: IV+ / V-, 55 m

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Page By: Diego Sahagún

Created/Edited: Jun 23, 2002 / Jun 24, 2002

Object ID: 156602

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Pioneers


First ascended by Teógenes Díaz and Ricardo Rubio on May 16th 1933.
First descended by Enrique Herreros and Angle Tresaco on July 11th 1933.


Approach


Follow "Canal del Torreón" ROUTE to the base of the climb, Plataforma de las Flores.

Route Description


When you reach Plataforma de las Flores turn right to the foot of chimenea (chimney). Climb on the right side a difficult (vertical) diedre (IV+ / V-) ascent the chimney by backing-up or bridging. Climb a fixed rock blocking the way reaching a hollow, the chimney is now vertical but easier to the gap. Finally ascent a short slab (III / III+) to the N summit, higher than the S (difficult slab).

Essential Gear


Essential gear for a technical rock climb: rope, camalots, hexentrics, etc.

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