Also known as Cabreras, Sax is an impressive series of towers perched high on the hill above the historic maze of the town of the same name. There are two main climbing areas; the towers of the Peņas del Rey, which is the most popular area is, and the open wall of the Sector Cumbre higher up the hillside. Most of the climbing is slabby with the occasional bulging bit. The grade range is from quality 4s to technical 6b's and climbers operating in the 5+ to 6a range will not find a better crag in the Costa Blanca. Many of the pitches are long.
Routes
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63 sport routes (4...7b+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |        | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Sector Cumbre The Upper Sectors of Cumbre and Zona del Buho (not described here) are perched high on the hillside... |
21 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 20 mins |
Windy | 94 |
| Peñas del Rey The main climbing at Sax is centred on a fine tall tower known as the Peñas del Rey. The routes... |
36 | Sport |
Morning sun |
Uphill 10 mins |
Windy | 108 |
| Pinnacle and North The right-hand side of the Peñas del Rey has a prominent pinnacle standing in front of the main... |
6 | Sport |
Sun to mid-afternoon |
Uphill 15 mins |
Windy | 98 |
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