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Inexpensive base for low grade sport climbing near Barcelona?

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Stone Muppet 13 Jun 2016

As above, we'll be in the area for other reasons but looking for a quick climbing getaway. Ideally some sort of hostel surrounded by good climbs in a nice spot - a northern equivalent of the Orange house or Gary's place in Chorro? Low grades preferred (5 to 7a) and not too long a drive from Barcelona though a couple of hours is acceptable.

J1234 13 Jun 2016

In reply to Stone Muppet:

http://canserrat.org/ €18 per night with full cooking facilities. 30/45 mins from barcelona. 3500 routes in the area.

OP Stone Muppet 13 Jun 2016

I've stayed in Montserrat before - didn't get on with the rounded conglomerate at the time :/

Also turns out it might just be me now - anywhere in the area good for finding a climbing partner?

Toerag 13 Jun 2016

In reply to Stone Muppet:

Stay in the 'bungalows' at Vilanova Des Prades? Climbing's not ace (conglomerate), but you're below the crag.

tjekel 14 Jun 2016

In reply to Toerag:

the refugio in margalef might fit the bill as well.

humptydumpty 14 Jun 2016

In reply to tjekel:

Also conglomerate

tjekel 14 Jun 2016

In reply to humptydumpty:

well - pockets instead of pebbles.

mark catcher 16 Jun 2016

In reply to Stone Muppet: abellaclimb.com - highly recommended refugio with loads of crags in the area, opportunity to hook up with other climbers too.