Situation:
South of Avila.
Climate: Sunny
situation along the shore of a reservour. Very warm in summer. If the water
is high some of the boulders are under the water.
Rock: Granite.
General
information: Perfect area for bouldering-beach family holiday. The
National Park "Valle Iruelas" is also worth while a visit. A caming
is at place, there are many lodges to rent directly in Las Cruceras.
Topo: eBloc, Bouldertopo Espaņa.
Boulder problems
About 200-300 problems in numerous sectors from easy up to Fb 8a around a reservoir.
Las Cruceras, starting point for the sectors "Valle de Iruelas". |
The "Iruelas"-sectors seen from the other side of the lake. |
The sector "Familia Iskariote" early in the morning... |
... and also the sectors "Hulk", "Arrastrao" and "Linea di Fuga". |
"Linea die Fuga" and sandy beaches, what more can a boulderers heart look for? |
Also here the climbing is mostly on "patatas", pebbles inserted in the granite. |
The sectors "Castillo" seen from "Valle Iruelas". |
The sector "Filosofa di Necios" from far... |
... and from a bit closer. |
In the sector "Extasis Liquido" can be found some of the most beautiful problems of Burguillo. |
Also here: If you are done with bouldering... take 10 steps and you can cool yourself down in delicious water.... |