140 m, 6b+
R. Lli and E. Barberá in 1984
Good route that begins with the grey slabs located to the left of a pillar and that ascends in search of the characteristic somital orange dihedral. The equipment, which is old, demands to make good use of the floating material. The last pitch offers an elegant climb on a totally “clean” marked dihedral.
Subsequently, an output variant to the right of the characteristic dihedral was equipped with bolts, with difficulties of 5+.
Equipment: set of nuts and a set of friends until nº 4 and microfriends.
LOCATION AND ACCESS
BASE
We can access the N-332 or the AP-7. If you take the motorway, take exit 64 Altea/Calp to continue on the N-332 towards Calp/ Valencia. We will cross the characteristic tunnels that pierce the walls of the Barranco del Mascarat and continue about 600 meters in the direction of Calp, until we find on our right the entrance to the urbanization Maryvilla, where we can leave our vehicle.
Position: 38º 38’22” N - 0º 0’49” E
APPROXIMATION
Walk about 600 meters along the side of the road until you reach the tunnels.
DESCEND
To descend from the Superior Needle (Aguja Superior) we will follow the grassy turn in a south direction, signposted with some stone landmark. After a short crossing with third degree steps, we will continue descending slightly until we reach the train track, next to the road. We will continue towards Calp through the tunnels, until we find the urbanization Maryvilla. 25 minutes.