South of Peña Santa

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This long road has many attributes, most of them referring to the incredible quality of his rock and hidden place where located, definitely one of the most beautiful in the Picos de Europa. 

The climbing in “South of Peña Santa” hasn´t got great difficulty with the grade,  it has only a short stretch of V °, however, its nearly 700m wall and his long and laborious descent make it necessary to have a good physical condition and experience in other less difficult climbs.

It is ideal for those people who are accustomed to difficult routes of one or more days in mountain terrain and practicing climbing occasionally.

 Duration: 

Two days

Day 1: Approaching to Vega Huerta, where a bivouac is made. About 3 h and 800 m level from the Vega Llos. 

Day 2: 5-6 h climbing y 3 h descending. 2-3 h of return to the car.