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Pico del Veleta

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Pico del Veleta

Hiking

4.8

(19)

Mountaineering

5.0

(14)

Running

5.0

(6)

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5.0

(2)

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5.0

(1)

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    November 25, 2022

    Running

    The name "El Veleta" actually comes from the Arabic "al Balata" which meant cut or precipice, alluding to the walls that this peak has. This characteristic shape generates an almost permanent shadow on its north face that allows the existence of permafrost, fossilized ice that is estimated to date from the last ice age 13,000 years ago.
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    January 10, 2022

    Mountaineering

    Either from the base camp (Laguna Hondera) or from Pradollano via the "tourist" gravel road up.
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    January 8, 2023

    Running

    Top view, nice challenge for a run
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    1. Pico del Veleta loop from Pradollano

    18.1km

    06:29

    980m

    980m

    Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

    Hard

    Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Elevation 3,320 m

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    Location: Capileira, Comarca de la Alpujarra Granadina, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

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