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Risco Gordo – Cardosa Balcony
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Risco Gordo – Cardosa Balcony
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Salvador Colorado Matas
August 8, 2025
Hiking
This impressive scree is the goal of the Candelario Vertical Kilometer. From its summit, there is a beautiful view of the fossil hanging glacial valley, where the Candelario pasture of La Cardosa is located, as well as the river valley of the Arroyo de Navalengua, which channels meltwater. There are also views of Candelario, Béjar, and the Sierra de Francia in the background.
For athletes, the ascent from Candelario (intense) is well worth it. For landscape lovers, it is relatively easy to access from the Cobatilla parking lot (caution, as this is a high mountain area).
For athletes, the ascent from Candelario (intense) is well worth it. For landscape lovers, it is relatively easy to access from the Cobatilla parking lot (caution, as this is a high mountain area).
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Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Elevation 2,110 m
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