Multi-pitch guided rock climbing in Gredos, near Madrid

Sierra de Gredos is part of the Sistema Central, the 500 km mountain range that splits the Iberian Peninsula in two. As both plateaus differ in up to 1000m in elevation, the north faces often run out in smooth slopes while south faces are far more impressive, forming dramatic vertical walls made up from fine granite in the area around Galayos and Puerto del Pico, two hours west of Madrid.

Perched on the rugged gorges of Gredos, the granite spires of Galayos provide high quality multi-pitch routes in an alpine environment at altitudes over 2000 meters. Here you can find 400 easy to hard trad routes, up to 300 meters, mostly on crack systems, set in a beautiful alpine scenery. There is no higher concentration of spires in Europe in less surface than in this place. Climbing season runs from May through November, as winters are cold and snowy.

The massive walls of Torozo and Albujea above Puerto del Pico are another great climbing area. While to the north, this massif sends out a steep slope, massive walls of up to 300m height drop almost vertically to the south, providing hundreds of beautiful routes.

Torozo combine slabs, cracks, dihedrals and chimneys, while Albujea climbing style is friction based. On both domes the granite is nice and compact, while the approach from Puerto del Pico is short. Climbing season runs from late March through early December, as most walls are south facing.

The following routes are excellent choices for a first visit to the area:

• Sur Clásica (Torreón, Galayos), 150 m, V

• Urderground-Malagón (Torreón, Galayos), 170 m, V+

• Oeste (Aguja Negra, Galayos), 290 m, V

• Ayuso-Espías (Punta María Luisa, Galayos), 150 m, 6b

• Gran Diedro (Torozo), 220 m, V

• Gollum (Torozo), 220 m, 6a

• Guirles-Campos (Torozo), 300 m, 6b.

This program consists in one or several days of multi-pitch guided rock climbing on some of the best walls and spires of Gredos. Of course I can help you finding the perfect itinerary according to your level and time available.

Bear in mind these climbing tours are suitable for beginners as well as for experienced climbers. Also, please note you need some previous climbing experience and a good fitness level to join this trip.

This trip is an amazing opportunity to climb in one of the best granite climbing areas of Spain, discovering a landscape of magical spires, isolated walls and impressive domes, with cracks and dihedrals that will challenge your climbing skills!

So don’t miss out on this chance to climb in the Sierra de Gredos. Just contact me and book your trip! Let’s start planning your own climbing program in this unique climbing destination. 

You may also want to check other great climbing programs I offer in different locations of Spain.