Description
Montserrat Rock Climbs
Book Summary
This Rocktopo guide presents a curated selection of rock climbing routes on the southern face of Montserrat, from Collbató to El Bruc. The reader will find recommended itineraries in areas such as Clot de la Mònica, la Plantació, Vinya Nova, the Plecs de Llibre-Montgròs, and Can Jorba. The work focuses on free climbing on excellent quality conglomerate, characterized by its pebbles with a fine calcareous coating that offers exceptional grip. Featuring detailed reviews based on first-hand data, this volume invites you to discover the ideal rock of the eastern half of southern Montserrat.
What is it about?
The guide delves into the extensive and rugged landscape of the southern face of Montserrat, where deep channels carve their way through high-quality conglomerate rock formations. The work explains how the typical pebbles, covered by a fine layer of calcareous sediment, offer a rougher feel and greater adherence, which are ideal conditions for free climbing. Since the 1980s, hundreds of new routes have been opened with this common denominator. The book collects a selection of the best routes, focusing on the eastern zone of southern Montserrat, from Collbató to El Bruc. It includes detailed reviews and first-hand data to motivate climbers to explore these mountains.
Main themes
- Free climbing on high-quality conglomerate.
- Selected route guide in southern Montserrat (eastern zone).
- Geological and grip characteristics of the calcareous rock.
- Detailed itineraries with first-hand reviews.
- Specific areas: Clot de la Mònica, Plantació, Vinya Nova, Plecs de Llibre-Montgròs, and Can Jorba.
Who is it recommended for?
It is recommended for climbers with experience in free climbing looking to explore new routes in Montserrat. It is also useful for those interested in the geology of the area and in detailed guides with precise information about the routes. It is ideal for mountaineers and climbing enthusiasts who wish to discover the southern face of the mountain.
What this book offers
- A curated selection of the best free climbing routes in the eastern zone of southern Montserrat.
- Detailed reviews with first-hand data for precise planning.
- Knowledge of the unique characteristics of the calcareous conglomerate that improves grip.
- Motivation to explore new areas such as Clot de la Mònica, Plantació, and Can Jorba.
- Geographic and technical information to optimize the climbing experience.
Technical specifications
- Author: Enric Castellnou, Josep; Riera, Xavier
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Climbing and mountaineering
- Collection: Rock Topo
- Publication date: November 2011
- Number of pages: 136
- Weight: 260 g
Editorial assessment
This guide is a practical and specialized tool for climbers looking for detailed and up-to-date information on the southern face of Montserrat. Its focus on free climbing and rock quality, together with reviews compiled from first-hand data, make it a valuable resource for planning climbing days in this area. It is a work that combines technical precision with a deep knowledge of the terrain, ideal for those who wish to explore new routes with confidence.