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25 minsEl Polvorin is one of El Chorro's best crags. The climbs stand shoulder to shoulder with the best of their style anywhere and a visit should not be missed. Since the last guidebook there has been a lot of rebolting work on the main section of the wall that has also involved the rationalizing and slight realignment of some of the lines. Along with the rebolting of the lines has been the addition of many more lower-offs that allow the routes on the main face to be climbed in massive single pitches. Guidebook page 134.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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El gordo ya no come guarro 15m. Start by the little hut. | 5+ | |
2 |
Pedro el grande 20m. The grey wall 30m to the right. | 6a | |
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Alerta roja 35m. Start at the first line of bolts just right of the base of the corner/gully. A fine technically sustained line which is... | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6b+ |
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Sueño de venus 35m. An outstanding expedition which gains a long line of good holds, after a tricky start as for Alerta Roja. An excellent... 1 user comment | 3 Stars Pumpy | 6a+ |
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Pilier dorada 35m. The 'Golden pillar' is an extremely fine pitch with sustained and varied climbing plus a couple of hard moves thrown in.... | 3 Stars Pumpy | 6c+ |
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Generación spontanea 35m. A huge line with little respite. Climb the wall to a large cave. Exit this via a fingery move to some pumpy ground above. | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | 6c |
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Revuelta en el frenopático 35m. The thin blank wall direct between the holes. | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6c+ |
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Habitos de un perturbado irrerdiable 35m. A phenomenal climb offering continually interesting climbing from start to finish. A good rest can be had in the... | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6c |
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La pregiera tonta 35m. Yet another masterpiece with the difficulties confined to the lower two thirds of the pitch. Photo on page 130. | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6c |
10 |
Games moya 35m. An easier start to La pregiera tonta. | 1 Stars Pumpy | 6a+ |
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Obsesion permanente 38m. A superb route which can be split at a small stance. | 3 Stars Pumpy | 6c |
12 |
Araña mecánica 15m. A short route to the third stance of Paca eugene. | 1 Stars Technical | 6b+ |
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Nirvana 1) 5, 15m. Up the crack to a ledge. 2) 6b+, 30m. Fine climbing on the upper wall. | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6b+ |
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Romo y extraploma 1) 5, 15m. As for Nirvana. 2) 6c, 30m. The wall to the right. | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy | 6c |
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Urbi et orbe 15m. Very artificial and escapable. | 7a | |
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Los crocodrilos no lloran 15m. Slightly better than its sister. | 1 Stars Crimpy | 7a+ |
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Paco Eugene A long and classic expedition. Start at the base of the face. The lower two pitches need a small rack. If you wish to do the... | 3 Stars Pumpy | 6a |