Spain
A serrated massif of rounded conglomerate towers 50 km north-west of Barcelona, climbed on pebbles and pockets, with bolting that is often generous on the hard moves and spaced on easy ground. The Gorros towers above the monastery are the obvious first stop: reach them by car or by the Cremallera rack railway from Monistrol, then walk or take the Sant Joan funicular. Spring and autumn are best. South faces suit sunny winter days and the north faces of the Gorros suit warm days.
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Gorra Frígia, Gorros sector
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Spain · Montserrat
A modern linkup over two pinnacles on excellent conglomerate. Overhanging 6a and 6a+ walls alternate with easy 'potato-field' slabs. The new bolting makes it one of the most reassuring long lines in the massif.
6a+5 pitches185 m
Spain · Montserrat
A popular first Montserrat multipitch close to the monastery. Steep pebble walls at 5b are split by easy slabs, finishing on an airy summit cap.
5b6 pitches145 m
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Spain · Montserrat
A straightforward line up the 'Phrygian cap' visible from the monastery. Only the short vertical step on pitch 3 is sustained. It is a good route for learning Montserrat pebble technique and has a summit cross with a big view. The approach takes about 10 min from the Sant Joan funicular top.
5c5 pitches140 m
Spain · Montserrat
A shady north-face outing that suits warm days. Steady 5c pebble climbing leads to a short overhang crux (6a, or 5c/A0) and the summit cross.
6a4 pitches120 m
Spain · Montserrat
An exposed, airy line with unusually good holes and jugs for Montserrat, shaded in the afternoon. The 6a pitch is a sustained vertical 20 m. Going straight up instead of following the line is closer to 6b+.
6a4 pitches140 m
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