Climbing Areas in Tolosaldea
Aralar Natural Park
Climbers' Paradise
These climbing areas have been reviewed and reequipped by the Gipuzkoan Mountain Federation. Deteriorated materials have been replaced with new stainless anchors that meet the necessary quality standards to facilitate safe climbing.
Its location in the natural environment will make it easier for users to enjoy a privileged environment and a perspective of the “vertical Gipuzkoa”, where they will find sensations that are difficult to match in other places in the province. Therefore, it has special characteristics that differentiate it from any other sports facilities located in an urban environment. For the enjoyment of all, climbers are advised to take into account and respect the recommendations regarding its use.
Ausa Gaztelu - Txindoki - Zazpiturri
These three climbing areas are located very close to each other, giving a great opportunity to change areas without great difficulty. Located in the Aralar Natural Park, a karst environment full of legends and mythology, as well as surrounded by exuberant nature, it is undoubtedly one of the best options for practicing outdoor climbing.
Ausa Gaztelu
Rock type: limestone
Type of equipment: bolts, chemicals and nails
Number of tracks: 21
Minimum and maximum height: 10 / 100 m
Minimum and maximum difficulty: IV / 7c
Orientation: southeast, west
Descent: take off, rappel
Notes: the equipment of the classic route of the spur are old nails. To repeat the route you can that it is necessary to bring material to reinforce or replace some.
In the block sector the roads are short but very vertical.
Txindoki
Rock type: limestone
Type of equipment: bolts and nails
Number of tracks: 53
Minimum and maximum height: 15-160 m
Minimum and maximum difficulty: IV / 7a+
Orientation: south, west
Descent: rappelling
Notes: the climbing takes place in mountain terrain and it is necessary to maintain attention since we can find loose blocks, especially in high areas.
It is advisable to carry self-protection material in almost all climbing routes. There are some routes where the self-protection material is essential.
Zazpiturri
Rock type: limestone
Type of equipment: parabolts, chemicals
Number of tracks: 53
Minimum and maximum height: 15-30 m
Minimum and maximum difficulty: III / 8a
Orientation: all orientations
Descent: descents, rappelling
Notes: be careful with rock in areas heights of the monoliths.
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