Climbing spots in Barcelona: all 8 mapped

Where the concierge points people first

Climbat La Foixarda — A gym built beside La Foixarda, the old quarry wall on Montjuïc that has been climbed for decades. Outdoor routes in the city, though the rock is well polished. (41.3665, 2.1482)
Sharma Climbing Barcelona — The gym associated with Chris Sharma, the American climber who lives in Catalonia. Large bouldering and rope areas, and a serious local crowd. (41.4157, 2.2105)
Freebloc Barcelona — A bouldering gym, with no ropes or partner needed. The easiest option for a solo visitor with an hour spare. (41.3736, 2.1374)
El Forat — A bouldering gym in Esplugues de Llobregat, just outside the city on the west side. (41.3702, 2.0978)

The rest of the climbing spots in Barcelona — every one we hold

Étude d'Escalade CET10 (41.4175, 2.2022)
Indoorwall Catalunya (41.4114, 2.1892)
Indoorwall Hospitalet (41.3571, 2.1088)
Nouapoblenou climbing center (41.4024, 2.2085)

The real rock is an hour or two away

Barcelona's climbing reputation rests on crags outside the city. Montserrat, about an hour inland, is conglomerate rock with long routes and an unusual pebbly texture; Siurana, near Tarragona, is limestone sport climbing of international standing. The season is autumn to spring; south-facing walls are too hot for most of the summer. Gyms will ask new visitors to sign a waiver and, for rope climbing, to show they can belay. Guides and courses for Montserrat can be found through the gyms.

Questions people ask

Where can I go climbing in Barcelona?

For indoor climbing, Sharma Climbing Barcelona and Freebloc Barcelona; for outdoor routes in the city, Climbat La Foixarda on Montjuïc; for serious rock, Montserrat and Siurana outside the city.

How many climbing spots are there in Barcelona?

Num's directory maps 8 climbing spots in Barcelona, Esplugues and L'Hospitalet, nearly all of them indoor gyms.

When is the best season for climbing near Barcelona?

Autumn through spring. Summer heat makes most outdoor walls near the coast too hot until evening.

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All 8 climbing spots in Barcelona, mapped.