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Elevation: 2,100 ft 640 m
GPS: 41.26326, 0.93921
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Shared By: Monomaniac on Dec 9, 2009
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Description Suggest change

The Valley Crags are the collection of cliffs located along the winding road that leads up to the village of Siurana. These cliffs tend to be longer than the cliffs of the Village Crags, and they offer a great deal more shade, making them a popular choice on warm days. Since many of these cliffs are nestled in a tight canyon, they are also less exposed to the elements. If you're after sun, consider Espero Primavera or El Pati. If its shade you require, its tough to beat La Siuranella and Lapador. El Cargol gets morning shade & L'Olla gets shade in the morning & late afternoon.

Every type of route can be found here, from engaging, low-angle slabs like "Espero Primavera" at its namesake crag, to short burly overhangs like "Bistec de Biceps" at L'Olla, to the legendary 40-meter-long overhanging "La Rambla" (9a+) at El Pati. Routes range in difficulty from ~5.10a to literally 5.15a. There are not nearly as many crags or as many routes as the Village Crags, but the quality is top-notch, and many of Siurana's best climbs are found here.

Getting There Suggest change

All of the Valley Crags are approached from a small pullout on the north side of the road that connects Cornudella de Montsant to the Siurana Village. This pullout is 2/3 of a kilometer up the hill from the "Kilometer 4" marker (or 1/3 of a Km downhill from the 5 Km marker). This is approximately 4.7 KM up the hill from the C242. This is just a short distance up the hill from a sign indicating a hot water font. The pullout is small and fills up most days, but other parking is availble along the road.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Valley Crags

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c
 27
Mayling
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 40
Viagraman
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 17
Se Miapaga La Baldufa
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 41
¡Ay mamita!
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 15
Cojon Prieto
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 12
Tikis Mikis
Sport
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a
 20
Purgandus Populus (link-up)
Sport 2 pitches
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 36
Remena Nena
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 73
Crosta Panic
Sport 2 pitches
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a
 18
El Coridon de la Muerta
Sport
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b
 21
Rauxa
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 29
Mandragora
Sport
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b
 28
Bistec de Biceps
Sport
5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b
 11
Papagora
Sport
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 16
L'Escamarla
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Mayling L'Olla
 27
5.11b 6c 23 VIII- 23 E3 5c Sport
Viagraman El Pati
 40
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Se Miapaga La Baldufa Espero Primavera
 17
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
¡Ay mamita! El Pati
 41
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Cojon Prieto L'Herbolari
 15
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Tikis Mikis La Siuranella Central
 12
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport
Purgandus Populus (link-up) El Cargol
 20
5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a Sport 2 pitches
Remena Nena Espero Primavera
 36
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
Crosta Panic El Pati
 73
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport 2 pitches
El Coridon de la Muerta El Pati
 18
5.12a/b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6a Sport
Rauxa L'Aparador
 21
5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b Sport
Mandragora Espero Primavera
 29
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Bistec de Biceps L'Olla
 28
5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b Sport
Papagora Espero Primavera
 11
5.12c/d 7c 28 IX 28 E6 6b Sport
L'Escamarla Siuranella Este
 16
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
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