La Covacha, Mountain summit in Sierra de Gredos, Spain.
La Covacha is a rocky summit in the Sierra de Gredos reaching about 2400 meters and marks the highest point of the western massif. The mountain features several ridges and steep rock faces shaped by scree and low vegetation.
The name comes from early settlers of the region who noticed small cave formations on the rocky slopes. The mountain served as a landmark for shepherds and travelers crossing the mountain landscape.
The summit area holds meaning for local shepherds who have moved their herds through these heights for generations. You can still see the worn paths they created, which form part of the mountain landscape today.
The climb requires climbing experience and proper gear because the routes cross rocky and steep terrain. Access begins from villages like Barco de Ávila or Jarandilla de la Vera where hiking paths start.
The summit connects to neighboring peaks through a northeastern mountain corridor forming a linked system of high ridges. This connection to Cancho del Losar makes the area a preferred route for climbers wishing to explore multiple summits in one outing.
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