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The Gorge Rock Climbing
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| Shared By: | Ryan Williams on Feb 29, 2012 |
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Description
The Gorge is a huge limestone defile that was formed by the Guadalhorce RIver. It is one of Andalucias most famous landmarks - not only because of the unique geography, but also because of Camino del Rey (The King's Pathway), a narrow and dangerous walkway that clings to the side of the gorge walls.
The climbing in the Gorge is still popular, but many of the routes are falling into disrepair, not unlike the pathway from which you must belay. Still, there are popular sectors that offer a unique climbing experience or maybe just an escape from the sun in warmer months.
For experienced climbers, The Gorge offers adventurous traditional routes of up to 1000 feet - some of which can be done with nothing more than 14 draws and a set of wires.
Even if it is just to walk the Camino del Rey, a trip through The Gorge is a must for any visitor. If you are looking for a full rest day activity, head up river to the Upper Gorge, an even more breathtaking and intimidating canyon with an even more defunct walkway.
The climbing in the Gorge is still popular, but many of the routes are falling into disrepair, not unlike the pathway from which you must belay. Still, there are popular sectors that offer a unique climbing experience or maybe just an escape from the sun in warmer months.
For experienced climbers, The Gorge offers adventurous traditional routes of up to 1000 feet - some of which can be done with nothing more than 14 draws and a set of wires.
Even if it is just to walk the Camino del Rey, a trip through The Gorge is a must for any visitor. If you are looking for a full rest day activity, head up river to the Upper Gorge, an even more breathtaking and intimidating canyon with an even more defunct walkway.
Getting There
I understand that the access to climbs in the gorge has changed... the below information is out of date and should not be followed. If someone writes a description in the comments, I will update the post.
***From El Chorro village take the path past the Refugio and walk toward the gorge, looking for the green bridge. As usual, there are dozens of ways to go, so just use your sense of direction. Once you see the green bridge, walk right up to it and then down the hill towards the start of the walkway.
The first part of the walkway is a full on via feratta that will be slightly un-nerving for non-climbers. Once you've negotiated the beginning section, the actual walkway is fairly straight forward.
See approaches for each individual route or sector, as they are all different and some are not accessed via the Camino.
***From El Chorro village take the path past the Refugio and walk toward the gorge, looking for the green bridge. As usual, there are dozens of ways to go, so just use your sense of direction. Once you see the green bridge, walk right up to it and then down the hill towards the start of the walkway.
The first part of the walkway is a full on via feratta that will be slightly un-nerving for non-climbers. Once you've negotiated the beginning section, the actual walkway is fairly straight forward.
See approaches for each individual route or sector, as they are all different and some are not accessed via the Camino.
Classic Climbing Routes at The Gorge
Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
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