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This is the tower on the north side of the Mascarat gorge. It has a striking, clean, triangular wall, which is obvious when driving north on the N332 - this is the home of Cleoplaca. There are also several other short hard climbs here, plus several long routes. Guidebook page 280.
| Route (click for voting and user comments) | Symbols | Grade | |
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Boulder Terminar HVS. An impressive route with exciting positions. The first three pitches are fully bolted. Descent is possible from the top of... 3 user comments | 2 Stars Loose | 5+ |
2 |
G.E.D.E. The line is easy at the bottom, then intricate and wild at the top. The route is fully-bolted, except for the last pitch (3 ).... 1 user comment | 2 Stars Loose | 6a+ |
3 |
Cuevas A tiny route in the cave down and left of Cleoplaca. Take care getting to the start. | Pumpy | 6b+ |
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Ghetto Blaster E4. A route taking in the full height of the wall. Carry a full rack and prepare for a bit of an adventure.1) 6b and A2, 2)... 1 user comment | 1 Stars Technical | 6c |
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Botella/Montesinos E1. Another long route with good lower pitches, but it eases with height and the finish is a bit scrappy. Start from the old... 2 user comments | 1 Stars | 6a |
6 |
Cleoplaca One of the best technical challenges in the area up a fine shield of rock. The climbing is sustained and hard on the fingers... 2 user comments | 3 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | 7b |
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Vía Aurora E1. A long route that starts in the bottom of the gorge and continues up the right-hand edge of the Cleoplaca wall. Carry a... | 1 Stars | 6a |
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Triple Direct E1. An excellent combination is the lower section of Aurora, the middle bit of Botella/Montesinos, a short section of G.E.D.E.... 1 user comment | 3 Stars | 6a |
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La Carabela Start up the gully on the right, then trend left and climb steeply to the belay on Aurora. | 1 Stars Technical | 6c+ |
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Bridge of Spies A magnificent, if slightly-manufactured route up the large curving arete and hanging tufa fin to the right of the main wall. | 2 Stars Technical Pumpy Crimpy | 7c |
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Espinaca Please Olive An ugly short route above the tunnel entrance. | Technical | 7b |
12 |
To Be in England E5. A wire is needed at the start, then follow the bolts rightwards across the face. | 1 Stars Technical | 7a |
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Crazy Ingleses E3. A peg and a thread protect scary climbing up the scoop on the right-hand side of the face. Very bold. | Fluttery | 6b+ |
