Author: Kristina Beigang
“Espolón Paiju” , 5+ (HVS) – Cabezón de Oro
Last week’s multi-pitch adventure led us to “Cabezon de Oro” near Busot where we climbed the route “Espolón Paiju”, 5+ (HVS), 7 pitches. The crux pitch is a 35 meter traverse graded 5+ / A1 – free 6b. It’s an awesome, but exposed pitch which keeps the adventure for both – leader and second.
Sella – Sector “Doggy Guantanamo” – Updated Topo
Today we finally release our new topo for sector “Doggy Guantanamo” in Sella. It’s written in English, German and Spanish. The topo is available for download here.
New lower off on sector “Bear” in Sella
The Costa Vertical team has just equipped the last route on sector “Bear” in Sella that hadn’t got a correct lower off. All new routes of the sector should now have lower offs installed. If you find a loose hanger or any other fault with the fixed gear when climbing the routes let us know via the contact form or via Facebook and we will correct it.
Update – Sella – Sector “Doggy Guantanamo” – Topo
There’s now a topo available for the right part of sector “Doggy Guantanamo” in Sella.
1. 6a+, 2. 6a, 3. 5+, 4. 5+, 5. 6a
The routes are directly above the parking area of Casa Toni at La Moleta.
We will update topos of the newly bolted sectors in Sella frequently, however Continue Reading →
Walking around Puig Campana (“Volta de Puig Campana”)
The circular route around “Puig Campana” offers a great day out with family and friends. The walk suits young and old and doesn’t contain any exposed or very difficult parts.
Start and finish of the walk is the “Font del Moli” in Finestrat.
Sella – Sector “Doggy Guantanamo” – Topo
1. 7b+ 2. 7a 3. 6b+ 4. 6a+ 5. 6c 6. 6c
There is also a 6b+ to the left of the shown topo and a further 5 routes to the right, these are all 5’s and 6’s.
This is a new sector beyond sector “Final” at La Moleta in the Sella valley. It is possible to drive up to the yellow house at the top of the hill and parking is available, alternatively it is a short walk up the hill.
There are further sectors with grades from 5 to 7b+. We will post these in the future, however Continue Reading →
Sunrise as start of the “Passet de la Rabosa”
Early start to enjoy the sunrise before reaching the highest point at Costa Blanca, the Sierra Aitana, via the “Passet de la Rabosa”. Continue Reading →
Puig Campana
The “Puig Campana” is Finestrat’s greatest mountain and a prominent landmark on the Costa Blanca. It provides an excellent location for a broad variety of activities for outdoor enthusiasts due to its heights of 1,410 meters and its location of only 10 kilometres away from the Mediterranean.
The mountain is shrouded in legends, the most famous of which tells the story of the French Continue Reading →