Technical description
Technical description
The Roca de la Creu via ferrata runs through little exposed terrain, it has a very well-equipped route, with several vertical sections, some slight overhang, flanks and bridges. The progression is fun and safe, and its characteristics make it ideal for children, training, initiation and beginners in general who want to have their first experience in the vertical world.
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The route of the ferrata is divided in two sectors , the first part with the route of the vertical parts of ferrata and a second part that corresponds to the equipped path of Castell de Segura, more easy.
The level of difficulty of the Via Ferrata Roca de la Creu is classified as K2 , according to the climbing of Eugen Hüsler. These difficulty levels take into account different factors such as the terrain, arm strength, mountain experience, and the psychological factor.
To understand it, let’s see how the difficulty levels are classified according to Eugen Hüsler’s system:
For beginners and training. Generally without technical difficulty, you can progress easily, basically a walk. The sections that present some technical difficulty are well equipped and protected, either with a steel safety cable or staples, to give the user greater comfort and confidence on their journey.
Routes with routes through steep and rocky terrain, with some somewhat vertical sections that are not usually very long. Progression is fluid, even on the vertical sections. The equipment is usually good, with enough steps, safety cable, chains, grips to facilitate progression. Mandatory use of safety material.
Ferratas that present routes through rocky terrain, vertical sections where arm strength is required, without actually demanding great physical demands. Staples, supports and cable in good condition that facilitate progression. Mandatory use of safety material.
They are characterized by being via ferrata with routes through rocky and technical terrain. The vertical sections are usually considerably exposed. The most technical and difficult sections can be well equipped, we will also find areas with grips and/or supports for small feet and hands. Although we have a safety cable, you must have experience in via ferrata and mountains and have an acceptable physical condition and arm strength.
Ferratas with technical routes and exposed predominantly vertical, with long sections of climbing. They are equipped with a safety cable, and in the more technical sections you can find some equipment that helps you overcome difficult steps.
You must have climbing experience, being in good physical shape, being used to verticality and mastery of the psychological factor.
It is more climbing than ferrata. Routes where verticality imposes its law.
Only for experts and in general people with experience in climbing, mountain and well trained.
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Located on the only granofyre rock of volcanic origin in Catalonia
The Ribes de Freser granofyre presents a peculiar relief with reddish needle-shaped ridges. It is a sub-volcanic rock from the Upper Ordovician (Paleozoic) period that formed the interior of a volcano chimney and which came to the surface with the folding of the Pyrenees.
The via ferrata runs over these needles, reaching one of its peaks, where a cross and a flag are perched. From there we will enjoy an emblematic image of Ribes de Freser and the Pyrenees.