Mountain Project Logo
To save paper & ink, use the [Hide] controls next to photos and comments so you only print what you need.

Mosquitos

5.10d, Sport, 800 ft (242 m), 8 pitches,  Avg: 3.6 from 11 votes
FA: unknown
International > Europe > Spain > Aragon > Riglos > 6. La Visera

Description

Classic route providing the easiest climb to the summit of La Visera. The first two pitches are enjoyable climbing in a left facing dihedral (5.10a/b), finishing with a traverse right. Another dihedral pitch leads to a large ledge that is followed to yet another fun left facing dihedral (5.10a). Continue up, then make a memorable, exposed traverse right to the giant limestone block known as "the throne."
From here the original route did a short rappel down and right, followed by another rightward traversing pitch. From here one can walk to the summit.
A more enjoyable finish has been added that follows big holds up and left from the throne, then pulls over two crux bulges. These felt stiff for the grade but there is a rest in between and can be aided if necessary. Next pitch goes out a 5.10a bulge that can be wet after a rain. Last pitch is over easy ground, followed by a short walk to the summit.

Location

Starts below the big, left facing dihedral at the left side of La Visera. Descent is by walking a well worn trail on the east shoulder of La Visera. This is followed north until it connects with the main loop trail (Camino del Cielo). Take the loop trail west, dropping down between El Pisón and Mallo Firé.

Protection

12 quickdraws. Helmet. One rope. Follows white bolts. All anchors bolted.

Photos [Hide ALL Photos]

Exposed traversing on Mosquitos.
[Hide Photo] Exposed traversing on Mosquitos.
Traversing across the .10b pitch before The Throne. Matt with the photography.
[Hide Photo] Traversing across the .10b pitch before The Throne. Matt with the photography.
Part way up the 7th pitch I stopped to look at Kelly.
[Hide Photo] Part way up the 7th pitch I stopped to look at Kelly.
The top part of the route is fun and juggy. Just use the holds carefully to avoid more polishing.
[Hide Photo] The top part of the route is fun and juggy. Just use the holds carefully to avoid more polishing.
Taking a rest on "the throne."  A large limestone block hundreds of feet off the ground on "Mosquitos."
[Hide Photo] Taking a rest on "the throne." A large limestone block hundreds of feet off the ground on "Mosquitos."

Comments [Hide ALL Comments]

[Hide Comment] Nice going to those who on-sighted. The crux is, uh, probably not 6b(10d). Feels a lot more like 11d sport, especially if you have a short wingspan.

Won't matter if you are someone that just pulls through cruxes, but if you care about getting climbs clean, you want to be solid on 11d and/or have 6 foot plus wings. Dec 15, 2024