Despite its modest height , both Picos de Europa and the Cantabrian Mountains hide winter routes of different difficulty level that are real gems and allow you to enjoy them whatever your level of expertise . These mountains , often go unnoticed for most mountain lovers , being in the shadow of massive Pyrenees . Because of this , it is easy to not meet anyone during such activity and enjoy a whole good day of solutide in this magnificant environment. Do not miss the opportunity to nail your ice axes , turn your head and see the sea, a real luxury worth experiencing .
Winter alpinism and ice climbing
- Valdecebollas
- Valle de Campoo
- Cornón: NO and N…
- Table: N…
- Palentina Mountain
- Espigüete: NE, North Cascades circus, Arista E…
- Curavacas: South Gully , S Central spur , Diagonal…
- Picos de Europa
- San Carlos : N , S, Ataraxia …
- Tiro Llago : Arista E, NE Canal , Sea of vapors …
- La Palanca : Right Way ( Eyelet ), Left
- Llastrias Tower : North Goulotte
- La Morra : N
- Neverón of Urriello : NE
- Cabrones : N chimney, NE ridge …
- Torre Cerredo : Casal -Martinez
- Friero : N
- Peña Santa: Ojal , Estrecha , North face direct…
- Torre Santa María de Enol : Arrieta , Marques, Pili-Cristina …
- … Etc
Necessary equipment
- 35l Backpack
- Mountaineering boots ( rigid or semi-rigid )
- Harness
- Helmet
- crampons with antiboots ( automatic or semiautomatic adapted to boots ) • 2 Technical ice axes
- leashes or octopus
- 2 HMS carabiners
- belay/rappel device
- Windbreaker
- Waterproof trousers
- fleece pants
- fleece jacket .
- thermal shirt and socks .
- Down / fiber Jacket
- 2 pairs of gloves
- Hat
- Sunglasses and blizzard
- Cream for the face and lips
- Water and food
Included
- Professional AEGM mountain guide. (info)
- Bookings in shelters / lodging / hotel if you need it
- RC and accident insurance in the mountains for days of activity
- Group material ( ropes , friends , ice screws, stoppers , quickdraws, first aid kit, radio station, sketches, maps , topo, etc ... )
Not included
- Transportation to the course location and during the same
- Cable car fare in case you have to use it
- Accommodation
- Material and personal equipment
- Everything that is not detailed in the previous point .
