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El Yelmo

International > Europe > Spain > Madrid > La Pedriza

Description

El Yelmo is the really obvious high dome that dominates the skyline as seen from most parts of La Pedriza. Most climbs have 3 or 4 pitches, bolted but these are often well-spaced. Mainly friction climbing on good granite. North side of El Yelmo offers shade when south side is too hot.

Getting There

Walk up easy but steep paths from the back streets of Manzares Real (El Tranco) in about 90 minutes.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
 2
● Ziggy Stardust
Trad, Sport 4 pitches
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
 2
● Calavera
Trad 5 pitches
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13
 2
● By the face
Trad, Sport 4 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Ziggy Stardust
 2
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 Trad, Sport 4 pitches
● Calavera
 2
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 Trad 5 pitches
● By the face
 2
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a PG13 Trad, Sport 4 pitches

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The O.G. friction climber at the base of El Yelmo
[Hide Photo] The O.G. friction climber at the base of El Yelmo
Approaching El Yelmo in the early morning (photo by Phil Ashton)
[Hide Photo] Approaching El Yelmo in the early morning (photo by Phil Ashton)