Gubia Normal, Mallorca
22 December 2008
215 metres
The most popular long route on Mallorca is the spire-like ridge of Sa Gubia. Climbing it is a full day’s outing for most teams, including the long descent. Approach from Bunyola through a charming dried river bed alongside the grounds of the impressive Alfabia Blanca Hotel.
There are seven pitches of climbing followed by approximately the same distance of exposed scrambling to get the summit of the mountain, from where it is possible to easily walk off on tourist footpaths.
Climbers opposite Gubia Normal, Mallorca
There is some old fixed gear but it is advisable to take a small rack consisting of medium wires and a few larger Friends. Also take lots of slings for the numerous threads high on the route.
The start of Gubia Normal, showing the marking on the Rock
Gubia Normal, Mallorca,The Start
Gubia Normal, Mallorca, Steep Pitch
Gubia Normal, Mallorca,The Scramble to the summit
Start at the base of the left-hand spur of the ridge by some red marks on the rock.
Gubia Normal, Mallorca, The Summit
From the top of the climbing, we scrambled up the ridge to the summit.
Coiling the Rope at the Summit of Gubia Normal
On the summit
Continue over the top and drop down the other side to reach a dirt road. This zig-zags down, past a farm, to the main road
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