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Elevation: 7,385 ft
GPS: 20.74986, -99.94579
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Description Suggest change

"Peña de Bernal dacite is a spine-type endogenous dome that was forcefully intruded through the Mesozoic sequence practically as a solid plug." This huge dome has formed great edges and chickenheads. The climbing includes everything from bouldering to multipitch adventures on usually great rock. Like any rock with new routes be gentle.

The monolith is located at the town of Bernal, and so is the approach trail. It is popular with hikers and climbers alike. The slabby east face is long and fun and the NE side has a via ferrata winding to the top, making for a fun downclimb. More info can be found on xpmexico.com

Chichidho is a hostel and campground located on La Peña's west flank. They also provide access to the climbs on their side of the mountain. You bring your own supplies or plan on eating elsewhere. 

Getting There Suggest change

From the town of Queretaro, drive towards Mexico City along Hwy 57 to the exit marked: Pena de Bernal. Take this road for @ 30 min to the town and the Pena is plainly visible, wander to the back of town to a parking lot and the approach trail. Hike @ 15 minutes to the slabby east face or wander to the backside routes along the rock face of choice.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Peña de Bernal

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 47
Bernalina
Sport 7 pitches
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 6
Las Oreads
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 25
Via del Padre
Sport 4 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
Horizonte de Estrellas
Sport 4 pitches
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
Fiesta Veraniega
Sport
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a
 4
Del Tal Palo, Tal Astilla
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 38
Filo Noroccidental
Sport 7 pitches
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 5
El Super Pollo
Sport
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b
 7
La Libelula
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 10
Filo Suroeste
Sport 5 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 17
King Kong
Sport 8 pitches
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13
 11
Alas Del Viento (Wings of the Wind)
Sport 13 pitches
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 10
Chasing the Moon
Sport 4 pitches
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 6
Xochitl's Batalla
Sport 4 pitches
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 7
El Día del Cactus
Sport 7 pitches
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Bernalina Cara Sur (S Face) > Bernalina Wall
 47
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport 7 pitches
Las Oreads Chichidho > El Capitán Calz… > Shady Side
 6
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Via del Padre Cara Sur (S Face) > Bernalina Wall
 25
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 4 pitches
Horizonte de Estrellas Cara Sur (S Face) > Bernalina Wall
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport 4 pitches
Fiesta Veraniega Chichidho > El Capitán Calz… > Shady Side
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Del Tal Palo, Tal Astilla Chichidho > El Capitán Calz… > Shady Side
 4
5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a Sport
Filo Noroccidental Cara Oeste (W F… > Main Wall
 38
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport 7 pitches
El Super Pollo Chichidho > El Capitán Calz… > Sunny Side
 5
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
La Libelula Chichidho > El Capitán Calz… > El Capitan Corridor
 7
5.10a/b 6a+ 19 VI+ 19 E2 5b Sport
Filo Suroeste Cara Sur (S Face) > Sunshine Wall
 10
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 5 pitches
King Kong Cara Norte (N Face)
 17
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport 8 pitches
Alas Del Viento (Wings of t… Cara Oeste (W F… > Main Wall
 11
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b PG13 Sport 13 pitches
Chasing the Moon Cara Sur (S Face) > Memorial Wall
 10
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 4 pitches
Xochitl's Batalla Chichidho > Quixote Buttress
 6
5.10b/c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport 4 pitches
El Día del Cactus Cara Norte (N Face)
 7
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport 7 pitches
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