Nice page, I might be going to Malaga somewhere next year. It's good to know that there's something decent to do as well, instead of lying at the beach :-)
Cheers,
Rick
John Climber - Oct 28, 2005 8:56 am - Hasn't voted
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Rick,
Thanks a lot for your vote. There is plenty to do if you like sportclimbing. Check out "El Chorro" or search for 'Climbing schools' at www.desnivel.com.
If you are going there do not hesitate to contact me for some climbing.
John Climber - Oct 28, 2005 11:40 am - Hasn't voted
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DudeThatMustHurt,
Thanks for your vote!!! If you do not like working I advice you to go to Málaga to climb.
John Climber - Oct 29, 2005 2:00 pm - Hasn't voted
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Thanks for your vote. La Concha is the mountain in my 'back yard'.
I did return at the end of the year, well close to it, and your routes are all extremely well done. I'm impressed by the great effort you made to provide all the information. SP needs more like these.
I will work on that link. Thanks for the vote. By the way, this mountain will see nice inprovements in the comming two months since I will try some original and exciting routes on it.
Thanks a lot for your post. I appreciate very much your taking the time to introduce others to these wonderful hills. For those who would like to make this trip a little more challenging, I offer the following suggestion which I am sure you are well familiar with. You can start at Marbella itself, which makes the roundtrip about 21 km long with 1300 m of net vertical ascent. To reach the trail head, take the road to Ojen A-355 and, soon after crossing over the A-7 freeway, take the first turn left (in this section the A-355 is like a freeway with a separated median). Once on the side road take the first road right. This road ascends through an area of small cottages, it is paved and ends in a dirt road which is closed by a chain. You can park the car here in a bleak-looking little woods (the place looks terrible). Follow the dirt road initially, after about 1 km a narrow single-track path takes off to the right. From here on the path is very clear. If any detours try to keep going up. After summiting a mountain pass, the path leads to a dirt road coming from the Juanar "Hut". Follow it and soon thereafter, past a building, there is a sign pointing to the trail to la Concha coming from the Juanar "Hut". This alternative from the standard route is much more challenging. In summer make sure to carry as an absolute minimum 70 oz (2 liters) of water per person, as there is no water on the way. One of the most beatiful excursions on the Costa del Sol mountains. If trail running this can take about 3 1/2 roundtrip, depending on fitness level. Only for the very fit. Stop your watch on the summit and admire the views! If on the descent you find out you overestimated your strength, you can go to the Juanar Hut (once you reach the dirt road on the return, simply go in the opposite direction you came from Marbella) and maybe have something light to eat and a little rest there before heading back to Marbella.
Hi im a 1st time climber planning on climbimg la concha next month for charity any advice would be greatly appreciated & also do you have to pay 4 a guide to take you up or can you just freely go & mae your own way up? Thanks
great that you are planning to climb la Concha for Charity. It would be a pleasure helping you to achieve this goal if it´s for charity. Could you explain me your project, how you will be able to get the funds for charity? If the dates are good with me I can help you going up the mountain for free. Guide is not necessary but if you are a beginner I would advice not to go alone. La Concha is not so easy mountain.
Rick B - Oct 28, 2005 8:16 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice page, I might be going to Malaga somewhere next year. It's good to know that there's something decent to do as well, instead of lying at the beach :-)
Cheers,
Rick
John Climber - Oct 28, 2005 8:56 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentRick,
Thanks a lot for your vote. There is plenty to do if you like sportclimbing. Check out "El Chorro" or search for 'Climbing schools' at www.desnivel.com.
If you are going there do not hesitate to contact me for some climbing.
John Climber - Oct 28, 2005 11:40 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentDudeThatMustHurt,
Thanks for your vote!!! If you do not like working I advice you to go to Málaga to climb.
John Climber - Oct 29, 2005 2:00 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThanks for your vote. La Concha is the mountain in my 'back yard'.
Greetings
BobSmith - Oct 30, 2005 10:08 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice post!
Dean - Oct 31, 2005 1:36 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentNice effort.
John Climber - Nov 3, 2005 2:20 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentDean,
Thanks for your vote. I invite you to visit it again at the end of the year. I will try some new routes on it.
John
Dean - Feb 7, 2006 3:22 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentI did return at the end of the year, well close to it, and your routes are all extremely well done. I'm impressed by the great effort you made to provide all the information. SP needs more like these.
John Climber - Feb 7, 2006 3:36 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentDean,
Many thanks for your compliments..congratulation with your good memory. You remembered to come back!!
Gangolf Haub - Oct 31, 2005 2:40 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentAnother one for the Mountain Conditions Section:
http://www.weatherunderground.com/global/stations/08482.html
John Climber - Nov 3, 2005 2:18 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentGangolf,
I will work on that link. Thanks for the vote. By the way, this mountain will see nice inprovements in the comming two months since I will try some original and exciting routes on it.
Come again.
John
John Climber - Nov 3, 2005 2:21 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentWalter,
Thaks for your vote. Come back at the end of the year. I am planning to do nice climbings on this mountain the comming weeks.
John
John Climber - Jan 9, 2006 1:24 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentMaria,
Thanks a lot for your vote. Don't forget to contact me if you are planning to visit South Spain (Sierra Nevada or Costa del Sol).
nikolai79 - Feb 5, 2006 6:49 pm - Voted 10/10
Untitled CommentLovely, great routes info
John Climber - Feb 6, 2006 12:29 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled Commentnikolai79,
Thanks for your vote. La Concha is a beautiful mountain. And Los Cuchillos ridge is an unexpected great climb in such modest range.
Rafa Bartolome - Feb 6, 2006 11:16 am - Voted 10/10
Untitled Commentnice page
John Climber - Feb 6, 2006 5:56 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentRafa,
Thanks for your vote. La Concha (and Los Cuchillos ridge) its an extraordinary mountain. not high, not cold, but a real mountain...
FSO - Jun 28, 2010 10:38 pm - Voted 8/10
La Concha made a little harderDear John Climber,
Thanks a lot for your post. I appreciate very much your taking the time to introduce others to these wonderful hills. For those who would like to make this trip a little more challenging, I offer the following suggestion which I am sure you are well familiar with. You can start at Marbella itself, which makes the roundtrip about 21 km long with 1300 m of net vertical ascent. To reach the trail head, take the road to Ojen A-355 and, soon after crossing over the A-7 freeway, take the first turn left (in this section the A-355 is like a freeway with a separated median). Once on the side road take the first road right. This road ascends through an area of small cottages, it is paved and ends in a dirt road which is closed by a chain. You can park the car here in a bleak-looking little woods (the place looks terrible). Follow the dirt road initially, after about 1 km a narrow single-track path takes off to the right. From here on the path is very clear. If any detours try to keep going up. After summiting a mountain pass, the path leads to a dirt road coming from the Juanar "Hut". Follow it and soon thereafter, past a building, there is a sign pointing to the trail to la Concha coming from the Juanar "Hut". This alternative from the standard route is much more challenging. In summer make sure to carry as an absolute minimum 70 oz (2 liters) of water per person, as there is no water on the way. One of the most beatiful excursions on the Costa del Sol mountains. If trail running this can take about 3 1/2 roundtrip, depending on fitness level. Only for the very fit. Stop your watch on the summit and admire the views! If on the descent you find out you overestimated your strength, you can go to the Juanar Hut (once you reach the dirt road on the return, simply go in the opposite direction you came from Marbella) and maybe have something light to eat and a little rest there before heading back to Marbella.
Ellie Hensby - Aug 5, 2013 6:23 pm - Hasn't voted
BegginerHi im a 1st time climber planning on climbimg la concha next month for charity any advice would be greatly appreciated & also do you have to pay 4 a guide to take you up or can you just freely go & mae your own way up? Thanks
John Climber - Aug 6, 2013 6:36 am - Hasn't voted
Re: BegginerHello Ellie,
great that you are planning to climb la Concha for Charity. It would be a pleasure helping you to achieve this goal if it´s for charity. Could you explain me your project, how you will be able to get the funds for charity? If the dates are good with me I can help you going up the mountain for free. Guide is not necessary but if you are a beginner I would advice not to go alone. La Concha is not so easy mountain.
Best regards,
John