Climb Pedraforca (2,506m) via the Cresta dels Cabirols in Catalonia, near Barcelona
Climb the emblematic Pedraforca, via the Cresta dels Cabirols route, and spend a great day in the mountains along one of the guides of the Guies de Montserrat team, departing from Barcelona.
Private
Pyrénées
1 Day
Jun - Sep
High
Beginner
Highlights
* Climb one of the most beautiful peaks in Catalonia
* Discover breathtaking views from the summit!
* Enjoy a great day climb close to Barcelona
Description
Following a ridge to reach a peak is one of the most beautiful activities we can do in the mountains, but if that mountain is the Pedraforca it turns into an irresistible adventure, like a siren call we cannot avoid!
This amazing 1-day climb near Barcelona takes you to the top of Pedraforca (2506m), one of the most emblematic mountains in Catalonia, via the Cresta dels Cabirols, the most elegant way to reach the summit.
Although there are some rock climbing sections and two rappels, the ascent is suitable for almost all mountaineers with the will the explore something beyond the regular routes of every peak.
Pedraforca lies in the Sierra del Cadí, in the Spanish Pyrenees, in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, near Barcelona. The activity is quite long and takes the whole day, with a total elevation change of about 1000 meters, but it is absolutely worth, as the reward is amazing.
We will meet up very early in the parking, and after checking out backpacks we will start walking towards the refuge, where in our way back to the car we can stop and have a drink.
The approach time to the ridge takes about 2 hours. In a grassy terrace, we will put on our climbing equipment and we will start climbing the ridge up to the summit. The descent will be done following the Coll de Verdet Route, which will allow us to continue through a rocky terrain and cover all the north face of this mountain, which is more than 500 meters high and full of rock climbing routes.
The whole activity will take us about 8 to 10 hours, always in mountainous terrain. No previous rock climbing experience is required, although as it is a mountain ridge, all the itinerary is aerial, so the climb is not recommended for people with vertigo with fear of heights.
If you want to climb Pedraforca, don’t hesitate to contact us! Book your trip and join us on this climb via the Cresta dels Cabirols. We’ll have a blast!
You could also check out or profile page for more climbing and trekking trips in Catalonia.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Personal insurance
- Mountain guide expenses
Price details
We do not include the transport from/to the starting point of the activity.
Details
More info
You need to bring a small backpack, a water bottle, and something to eat.
Meeting point
Equipment you will need to bring
Backpack
Water bottle
Meals for the activity
About the guide
Francesc
4.7
(28)
Mountain Guide
Right in the heart of Catalonia, well connected with Barcelona, stands the Montserrat massif; a mountain with big natural, cultural and spiritual significance that rises sharply to 1,236 meters from the top of St. Jeroni.
I organize guided activities and courses of all levels, and offer the possibility to discover this fantastic mountain accompanied by a professional certified guide.
Along with all these activities in Montserrat, I can guide you over all the natural sites of Catalonia and the Pyrenees, a region with a wide range of possibilities for trekkers, hikers, climbers, etc.
I promote the use of sustainable transportation (train, zipper, funicular) and the development of activities that stimulate in participants a feeling of belonging to the places he or she visits. This perception of belonging, as we work with feelings and perceptions, can perfectly be assimilated to a sense of spirituality.
Our main activities are:
Spiritual values of Nature for private, groups or companies
Rock climbing
Hiking
Via Ferrata
Languages
French | English | Catalan
What people are saying about Explore-Share
Man
5
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
5
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
Valeriya
5
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Joshua
5
We had Léo as a guide for our day climb in Fonty. We were blessed with a knowledgeable, warm, and instructive guide. Communication with Léo and Ivan was smooth and swift. Explore-Share was excellent in arranging everything for our day climb. The communication was quick, and the platform was easy to use, making our adventure stress-free.
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5
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