Winter – PD
1st Ascent – Unknown

Approach – Either (a) start from the Albergues at Hoya del Moro (2,500m). Climb steadily north past the statue to the Virgen de las Nieves to the Balcon del Veleta (1½hrs) or (b) pay for a lift pass and take the Gondola and chair to below the Balcon del Veleta and walk from there (½hr). From here make an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.
The Paso de las Monteses is the col between the upper part of the Lanchar Ridge and the NE ridge leading to Cerro de los Machos. From here one can drop down into the Valdeinfierno valley to make a fine traverse.