October 11, 2023 |
CADE, AGULLA DEL CENTENAR
The C.A.D.E. route on Agulla del Centenar is one of the great classics of the Montserrat massif.
The C.A.D.E. route on Agulla del Centenar is one of the great classics of the Montserrat massif.
It's located in a very shady area of Montserrat, making it an ideal route for the hot months, although it should be noted that it's a fairly humid spot and can feel muggy at the height of summer. The first 20/30 meters of the first pitch are a bit of a formality, clipping slings, or at least for me, since I prefer not to risk falling on these 50-year-old bolts. I think the route goes free at 7b. If you'd rather clip slings, you'll need to climb sections of at least 5+/6a. Once past this pitch, the route becomes a celebration of chimneys and cracks to protect. The second and fourth pitches are particularly worth mentioning — really beautiful.
| Length | 200 m |
| Difficulty | 6a / Ae |
| Gear | 22 quickdraws, cam set up to #3, doubling #2 and #3. Removable bolt hanger and aider. |
| Orientation | North |
| Best season | Summer |
| Regulations | None |
| Approach | 50 minutes |
| Descent | 1 hour |
From the Can Macana parking area, follow the signs to the Vicenc Barbera refuge. Once past the wooden fence, you'll find a well-marked path branching right and another to the left. Take the left one toward Cadireta. About 400 meters past Cadireta, you'll find an ascending path on the right that leads to Coll del Porc — follow this path until you're close to the wall. You'll reach a junction with a path going right and another left. Go left for 50 meters and you'll find a small, loose gully leading up toward the wall. Near the wall, start veering right and skirt around it. You'll find a rope fixed to a tree — continue a few more meters and you're at the base of the route.
From the summit, you can do a short rappel or downclimb through a gully toward the south face. Once at the bottom, look for blue markers and follow them to the right (the path initially climbs). Follow these markers until you reach the wide gully. From this point, descend to the Vicenç Barbera refuge and follow the well-marked path to the Can Maçana parking area.
A must-do route for lovers of crack climbing and classic mountaineering. The rock is quite good, with the exception of a few specific sections. Highly recommended.
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