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Climbing Catalonia late April: Tarragona vs Lleida area

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Blurie . · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined May 2016 · Points: 15

Hey guys, I've been drooling over Spanish limestone for a few weeks now but still can't decide where to go. I've got about 3-4 days to climb around Barcelona in late April. Mainly looking for 6c-7a. 

I'm leaning towards Lleida area (collegats, terradets, roca dels arcs) because it seems like there's more multi pitch which is cool and more moderate climbs.

Is there anything I should consider re: weather, availability of cheap accommodations, variety of climbing, etc. between the two areas? It might be possible to hit both but looks unlikely. 

Thanks!

pierref · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Jun 2015 · Points: 0

I suggest a focus on terradets area:(cap del ras, bagasses, roca del arc), it's sunny. Collegat is noisy, then highway is bellow and sometimes cold

There is a convenient campground in ager (they rent bungalow).

Enjoy

P

Blurie . · · Las Vegas, NV · Joined May 2016 · Points: 15

Thanks Pierre! Anyone else have anything to add? If I do make it to the Tarragona area, does Margalef have the best collection of moderates?

stevecurtis · · Petaluma California · Joined May 2007 · Points: 257

Pull up mallos de riglos and checkout fiesta de biceps.  The climb overhangs 300 feet plus over 1000 ft.

stevecurtis · · Petaluma California · Joined May 2007 · Points: 257

Arc rock has a hostel 6 km below and a great deli in Artesia de sangre

Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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