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Marc Vilaplana

Marc

4.9

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Mountain Guide

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AEGM 

AEGM Rock Climbing Guide

Ever since I was a kid I have been in contact with nature, and this has been my environment. Family traditions led to my first steps in the hiking world. I discovered wonderful places and learned to enjoy and respect the mountains. Still vivid in my memories are the ascents around Ordesa NP and the Catalan Pyrenees during my childhood.

At the age of eighteen I took my first steps in rock climbing. I dedicated some years climbing traditional classic routes, with the Montsec range as my school. With the experience gained I widened my horizons and started discovering new walls: Ordesa, Puig Campana, Penyal d'Ifach, Los Mallos de Riglos, Montrebei, Terradets...

In 2000, I got my Civil Engineer degree. I then spent my holidays climbing. At this point I started exploring the big possibilities France and its walls opened up: Verdon, Vercors, Jonte...

In 2002 I went on a one-year trip to Australia, but without climbing. After that year I realized rock climbing was my real passion. At then started spending as much time as I had climbing. My climbing trips starting taking me further and further. It was in Switzerland where I discovered my favorite climbing terrain: the amazing limestone walls of Wendenstöcke, Rätikon, Sanetsch... After that, new destinations kept coming: UEA, Jordan, Morocco, Dolomites, Sardinia, Corsica...

Finally, I decided to become a Climbing Guide and offer all my climbing experience to you.

My formal training started in 2011, as I became a Climbing Monitor of the High Mountain Catalan Academy (ECAM). Just after that, in 2012, I got my Climbing Sport Technician degree.

Not satisfied with that, I continued my training to get the highest climbing degree available in Spain. In the spring of 2014 I finished my training and became a Climbing Superior Sport Technician.

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French, English, and Catalan

Programs

4.8

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Multi-pitch climbing in Montserrat, Barcelona

Marc, AEGM certified mountain guide, takes you to the beautiful Montserrat massif for a day of multi-pitch rock climbing. There are several routes to choose from!
FromEUR 163 per person for 2 travellers

1 day

All levels

Low

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

Join a group

5.0

(3)

Barcelona Rock Climbing Camp

Explore Barcelona's best rock climbing spots on this 5-day trip expertly guided by certified guide Marc. Come along and venture into northern and western Barcelona - elevate your climbing skills, learning and developing essential climbing skills. Don’t miss out—join a group and book your spot now!
FromEUR 919 per person

5 days

Intermediate

High

Next group dates:

1 Mar 2027

5.0

(5)

Rock climbing day tour in Costa Brava, near Barcelona

Join Marc, AEGM-certified, on the sunny northeastern coast of Spain for a rock climbing day tour in the beautifully rugged Costa Brava sea cliffs.
FromEUR 136 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

Low

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(17)

Rock climbing day near Barcelona

Come and experience this rock climbing day in Catalonia along with Marc, a local AEGM rock climbing guide.
FromEUR 55 per person for 5 travellers

1 day

First time

Low

Availability:

All year

5.0

(8)

Catalonia via ferrata for beginners

Join local AEGM-certified guide Marc on this half day via ferrata tour in Costa Brava, Catalonia. A perfect program for beginners in hopes of enjoying a different day outdoors.
FromEUR 55 per person for 5 travellers

1/2 day

First time

Low

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(2)

Kid-friendly Via Ferrata in Catalunya

Bring your kids along for this via ferrata program in Girona, Catalonia. A great way to complement your holidays with an outdoors activity kids will love, with local AEGM-certified guide, Marc.
FromEUR 55 per person for 5 travellers

1/2 day

First time

Low

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(8)

Via Ferrata in Barcelona

Join AEGM certified mountain guide Marc on this one-day via ferrata program just one hour outside Barcelona. A perfect way to bring adventure to your Spanish trip! Available all-year round, for every skill level.
FromEUR 55 per person for 5 travellers

1 day

Beginner

High

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(3)

Via Ferrata in Montserrat, near Barcelona

Make your trip to Catalonia different! Join Marc, AEGM certified mountain guide, on this 1-day via ferrata program in Monteserrat, just outside Barcelona, and discover the heart of this magical mountain.
FromEUR 65 per person for 4 travellers

1/2 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(6)

Extreme Via Ferrata in Catalonia, 1-day program

Bring adventure to your trip to Catalonia with this one-day via ferrata program near Girona, just above the Mediterranean sea. Join Marc, AEGM certified guide, on a tour open to every skill level –perfect to bring your friends and family along.
FromEUR 65 per person for 4 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(4)

Multi-pitch climbing in the Montsec Range, near Barcelona

The highest walls in Catalonia are at the Montsec Range. Marc, AEGM certified mountain guide, wants to take you for a day of multi-pitch climbing in this fantastic destination. All levels are possible so choose a route and make it happen!
FromEUR 163 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(1)

Multi-pitch climbing in Ordesa National Park, Pyrenees

Want to try rock climbing in the beautiful Ordesa Valley? Marc, AEGM certified mountain guide, organizes one or more days programs to explore the multi-pitch routes in this great destination.
FromEUR 703 per person for 2 travellers

+1 days

Advanced

High

Availability:

Jun - Oct

5.0

(16)

Rock climbing initiation course in Barcelona, 2 days

Join Marc on this 2 day rock climbing initiation course. You will learn all the basic rock climbing techniques in a completely safe environment, while you enjoy some of the most beautiful and thrilling rock climbing spots in Catalonia.
FromEUR 217 per person for 4 travellers

2 days

First time

Low

Availability:

All year

5.0

(5)

Trad climbing course in Catalonia, 2+ days program

Join local AEGM guide Marc on this great 2-day traditional climbing initiation course in Catalonia. Learn the skills you need to climb full clean or semi-bolted multi-pitch routes.
FromEUR 271 per person for 4 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

Low

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(2)

4-day Montserrat climbing camp, near Barcelona

Join local certified guide, Marc, on a unique 4-day Monsterrat climbing camp near Barcelona, adapted to your level and preferences. Choose from a wide variety of rock climbing options including initiation, multi-pitch, gym to crag, advanced, and multi-discipline camp programs.
FromEUR 433 per person for 4 travellers

4 days

All levels

Low

Availability:

All year

4.9

(35)

2-day multi-pitch climbing course in Catalonia

Get the skills and techniques you need to start climbing on your own on bigger walls, with this 2-day multi-pitch climbing initiation course in Catalonia, along with local AEGM-certified guide Marc.
FromEUR 271 per person for 4 travellers

2 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

All year

5.0

(5)

Rock climbing in the Catalan Pyrenees, 3 days

Marc, AEGM certified mountain guide, offers fantastic days of rock climbing in the Catalonian Pyrenees. First days of single pitch rock climbing to prepare for the second day of spectacular multi-pitch rock climbing!
FromEUR 552 per person for 2 travellers

3 days

Intermediate

High

Availability:

Jun - Oct

5.0

(3)

Siurana and Margalef climbing camp (5 days)

Join certified mountain guide, Marc, on a thrilling 5-day single pitch sport climbing adventure in Siurana and Margalef in Spain!
FromEUR 433 per person for 5 travellers

5 days

All levels

Low

Availability:

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

5.0

(8)

Multi-pitch climbing trip in Catalonia

Go on a fantastic multi-pitch climbing day in the beautiful Catalonia. Marc, local AEGM certified guide, will adapt the routes to your skills on a unique climbing adventure doable all year round.
FromEUR 649 per person for 2 travellers

4 days

All levels

High

Availability:

All year

 

Reviews with photos

This experience was life changing. The view is breathtaking and so close to the beautiful monastery. The guide was phenomenal and helped me overcome the fear of achieving my first outdoor climb. I felt safe the entire time while also challenged to achieve things I never thought I could while also learning about the history of the mountain and the monastery and leaving with great pictures. Worth every penny.5
This experience was life changing. The view is breathtaking and so close to the beautiful monastery. The guide was phenomenal and helped me overcome the fear of achieving my first outdoor climb. I felt safe the entire time while also challenged to achieve things I never thought I could while also learning about the history of the mountain and the monastery and leaving with great pictures. Worth every penny.5
This experience was life changing. The view is breathtaking and so close to the beautiful monastery. The guide was phenomenal and helped me overcome the fear of achieving my first outdoor climb. I felt safe the entire time while also challenged to achieve things I never thought I could while also learning about the history of the mountain and the monastery and leaving with great pictures. Worth every penny.5
En Marc és molt didàctic, amable i atent. Un 10/105
The Multi-Pitch climb we did with Aleix in Montserrat was the highlight of our trip to Spain! The whole team was very communicative from the start and let us know we could customize the experience how we wanted. Aleix took the time to teach us the fundamentals of Multi-Pitch climbing and was knowledgeable and supportive throughout. Not to mention he was so much fun to hang out with for the day! I cannot recommend this experience enough! 5
I couldn’t be happier with this experience! It was my first multi-pitch climb, and Marc took great care of me. I felt completely safe the entire time. He also shared some fascinating insights about the area and Montserrat. I had an absolute blast and would highly recommend Marc anytime you’re looking to do something adventurous near Barcelona! 😊5
I couldn’t be happier with this experience! It was my first multi-pitch climb, and Marc took great care of me. I felt completely safe the entire time. He also shared some fascinating insights about the area and Montserrat. I had an absolute blast and would highly recommend Marc anytime you’re looking to do something adventurous near Barcelona! 😊5
I couldn’t be happier with this experience! It was my first multi-pitch climb, and Marc took great care of me. I felt completely safe the entire time. He also shared some fascinating insights about the area and Montserrat. I had an absolute blast and would highly recommend Marc anytime you’re looking to do something adventurous near Barcelona! 😊5
The climbing camp around Barcelona was an absolutely amazing experience! Our guide Marc did a fantastic job leading the group - knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly supportive throughout. Thanks to his guidance, I could improve my climbing skills, gained a lot of confidence on the rock, and we also learned a lot of new things over the course of the camp. I definitely left feeling inspired and excited to continue climbing more. Highly recommend this camp to anyone looking to improve their climbing skills while enjoying amazing mountain and ocean views from the top of amazing climbing routes!5
Awesome trip and lovely guide ! 5
Incredibly well done! One of the best experiences I have had in Europe. 5

What people are saying about Marc

Beth

Our guide, Marc Vilaplana was amazing!! He found the best spots for us to climb each day with good variety of rock style that met our interests and ability level. His techniques kept us extremely safe and comfortable while we improved our skills and learned new safety techniques. He was very accommodating and flexible which enhanced the experience. Would highly recommend him for any rock climbing camp or excursion

Kyle

This experience was life changing. The view is breathtaking and so close to the beautiful monastery. The guide was phenomenal and helped me overcome the fear of achieving my first outdoor climb. I felt safe the entire time while also challenged to achieve things I never thought I could while also learning about the history of the mountain and the monastery and leaving with great pictures. Worth every penny.

This experience was life changing. The view is breathtaking and so close to the beautiful monastery. The guide was phenomenal and helped me overcome the fear of achieving my first outdoor climb. I felt safe the entire time while also challenged to achieve things I never thought I could while also learning about the history of the mountain and the monastery and leaving with great pictures. Worth every penny.This experience was life changing. The view is breathtaking and so close to the beautiful monastery. The guide was phenomenal and helped me overcome the fear of achieving my first outdoor climb. I felt safe the entire time while also challenged to achieve things I never thought I could while also learning about the history of the mountain and the monastery and leaving with great pictures. Worth every penny.This experience was life changing. The view is breathtaking and so close to the beautiful monastery. The guide was phenomenal and helped me overcome the fear of achieving my first outdoor climb. I felt safe the entire time while also challenged to achieve things I never thought I could while also learning about the history of the mountain and the monastery and leaving with great pictures. Worth every penny.

Sara

En Marc és molt didàctic, amable i atent. Un 10/10

En Marc és molt didàctic, amable i atent. Un 10/10

Nathan

Marc was amazing, and gave us one of the most memorable experiences of our entire lives. Extremely knowledgeable and extremely well-prepared. Marc is friendly, kind and patient, and an excellent explainer. Flawless command of the English language, including all the technical climbing language needed to communicate clearly in situations where safety is important. We really enjoyed our time with him, and if I could give 6 stars, I would. Thank you Marc for an unforgettable 2 days in Monserrat!

Rebecca

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