Torre Santa

4a – 8c49routes↑ 557m2.7

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Routes

49 routes

Statistics

Routes49

Grades4a – 8c

Avg height557 m

Max height680 m

LevelBeginners

Score0.4

Stars2.7

Classic routes2

Kudos85

Ascents15

Grade distribution

Easy

3 – 5c+

Intermediate

6a – 6c+

Hard

7a – 7c+

Elite

8a – 9c+

Style

Traditional49

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Description

The Torre Santa (2596m) is the highest peak of the western part of the Picos de Europa. It towers considerably above the neighbouring peaks. The shape of the mountain corresponds to a mighty two-kilometre ridge, starting in the west at the Aguja del Corpus Cristi and ending in the east at the saddle known as the Cerra del Frade. A suitable starting point for tours is the Vega Huerta, a plain south of the summit at an altitude of about 2000 metres. From there, the 600-metre-high south face is also clearly visible. However, the hut there is in ruins. The easiest ascent is through the north face. The route is called 'Canal Estrecha'. Climbing difficulties up to III+ are to be overcome, the total difficulty is indicated as ZS-. This route was probably also chosen by the first climbers who reached the summit on 3 August 1892, namely V. Marocs, F. Sakkes and P. Labrouche. *[Source Wikipedia](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pe%C3%B1a_Santa_de_Castilla)*

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Description

Access Issues

[Mapas y fechas de restricciones](https://sede.asturias.es/bopa/2022/11/29/2022-08823.pdf)

Ethic

Mostly trad climbing, with slabs protected with bolts, rivets or pitons. Depends on each crag, it's very important to check local guidebooks or detailed topos.

Also known as

Peña Santa de Castilla

Torre Santa

Location

Climbing area

Location

43.20175, -4.96259

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