Espigüete East Ridge

From the parking lot, follow the trail to the waterfall and turn left just after leaving the parking lot at a cairn. From there, the trail more or less follows the ridge, with a surprisingly rocky section at the beginning and, higher up, switchbacks on gravel. The crux is located on the ridge before the ascent to Espigüete Cima Este (2,443 m)—here you’ll first have to traverse a somewhat exposed section on already worn-down rock and then climb down. However, this is only a few meters; afterward, there are many different routes (all marked with cairns) leading to the east summit. While descending, there are a few more spots requiring climbing; from the saddle to the main summit, the terrain is entirely walkable.

The descent first follows the trail back to the saddle; from there, keep left and traverse into the gorge. Here, too, there are a few somewhat more challenging sections—gravel on worn-down rock with a risk of rockfall from climbers behind you. If you follow the cairns to the left after the gorge widens, the trail isn’t quite as steep or gravelly; you’ll then cross back onto the main trail and can enjoy a bit more of the gravel path. From here, take one of several routes back to the marked trail; you can then either head toward the waterfall or follow the dusty road back to the parking lot.