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October 16, 2025 | CLIMBING

YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO CLIMBING IN SIURANA

Climb in Siurana, Spain’s sport climbing paradise. Learn about the best walls, routes, and activities for every climber.

Why Climb in Siurana

Nestled in the heart of the Priorat region (Tarragona), Siurana stands as one of the world’s most iconic climbing destinations. Its compact limestone walls, breathtaking natural scenery, and the deep sense of history embedded in every sector make it a must-visit spot for climbers of all levels.
From beginners to 9a climbers, everyone finds their place in this small medieval village overlooking the reservoir and the Montsant range.

How to Get to Siurana

The most convenient way to reach Siurana is by car, which allows you to move freely between climbing sectors.
From Barcelona or Tarragona, take the AP-7 motorway to Reus, then continue toward Cornudella de Montsant. From there, a scenic mountain road leads up to Siurana (about 15 minutes).

If you’re traveling by public transport, you can take a train or bus to Reus, and then a local bus to Cornudella. Service frequency is limited, so we recommend coordinating transfers in advance or hiring a local climbing guide to simplify logistics.

Where to Stay

Both Siurana and Cornudella de Montsant offer a range of accommodation options for every budget and style:

  • Camping Siurana – a classic choice for climbers who love the outdoor atmosphere and community vibe.

  • Refugi Montsant Natura (Cornudella de Montsant) – a cozy and friendly refuge, perfect for climbing groups.

  • Rural apartments and local hotels in Cornudella and nearby villages – ideal for longer and more comfortable stays.

Best Climbing Sectors by Season

Winter: Espero Primavera, La Reina Mora, Siuranella Central.
Spring & Autumn: Siuranella Est, El Pati, Negocie, Grau dels Massets.
Summer: El Aparador, Can Onassis, Reserva India.

Sectors by Climbing Level

Beginner: Can Parasit, Can Marges, Belvedere del Espero Primavera.
Intermediate: Espero Primavera, Siuranella Est, Can Gan Dionis.
Advanced: El Pati, Campi qui pugui, La Capella.

El Pati – Siurana’s Legendary Sector

Among Siurana’s legendary walls, El Pati stands out as one of the most famous climbing crags in the world. It hosts some of the sport’s most celebrated lines:

  • La Rambla (9a+), a true icon of modern sport climbing.

  • Kalea Barroka (8b+), a technical and demanding masterpiece.

  • Sleeping Lion (9b+), Chris Sharma’s latest creation (2023), a stunning line of endurance and power that reaffirms Siurana’s place as a global climbing mecca.

These steep, flawless limestone walls attract elite climbers year after year, all seeking to test their limits in one of the sport’s most historic settings.

How Long to Stay & What to Do on Rest Days

To make the most of your Siurana climbing experience, we recommend staying 4 to 7 days. This allows time to explore several sectors, adapt to the rock’s style, and enjoy the region during your rest days.There are plenty of activities to enjoy on rest days:

  • Stroll through the medieval village of Siurana and enjoy its breathtaking viewpoints.

  • Go hiking in the Montsant Natural Park.

  • Swim or paddleboard in the Siurana reservoir.

  • Visit Priorat’s renowned wineries, famous for their DOC wines.

  • Savor local Catalan cuisine in Cornudella’s restaurants and bars.

Tips & Experiences with SouthClimb

Siurana is a destination best experienced at your own pace. Climbing with a local guide helps you discover the best access points, choose the right sectors for your level, and improve your skills safely.

At SouthClimb, we offer guided climbing experiences and courses in Siurana and the surrounding areas — tailored to all levels, from beginners to advanced climbers. Whether you want to learn the basics, progress on sport routes, or train for multi-pitch climbs, our certified guides are here to help you reach your goals.

Book your climbing adventure with SouthClimb and experience one of the most spectacular climbing destinations in Catalonia.
📍 Learn more at www.southclimb.com

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(Translated by Google) I did the introductory climbing course and the experience was very rewarding. With no knowledge of climbing I felt accompanied and safe at all times. Santi is a great teacher and you can see both his passion and his involvement. Very motivational and understanding. Totally recommended even for people without knowledge or practice.
(Original) Hice el curso de iniciación a la escalada y la experiencia fué muy gratificante. Con nulos conocimientos de escalada me sentí en todo momento acompañado y seguro. Santi es un gran profesor y se le nota tanto la pasión como la implicación. Muy motivacional y comprensivo. Totalmente recomendable hasta para gente sin conocimientos ni práctica.

– Ulises Martínez
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(Translated by Google) Very good experience. Montserrat is beautiful, ideal for all levels. Santi explained it to us superbly, with a lot of patience and humor. Highly recommended
(Original) Molt bona experiència. Montserrat és preciós, ideal per tots els nivells. El Santi ens ho ha explicat superbé, amb momta paciència i humor. Molt recomanable

– Sara Fite i Puig
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(Translated by Google) Very professional, we had a great day thanks to southclimb with the climbing baptism course, we will surely do the advanced course! This sport is the cane and on top of that it allows you to travel to meet new places and new people! 200% recommended 🙏 Thank you Santi and Sara! 🤘⚡
(Original) Muy profesionals, pasamos un dia genial gracias a southclimb con el curso de bautizo en escalada seguro vamos a hacer el curso avanzado! Este deporte es la caña y encima te permite viajar para conocer nuevos sitios I nueva gente! 200% recomendable 🙏 Gracias Santi y Sara! 🤘⚡

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(Translated by Google) I went with southclimb to climb Margalef! It was my first rock baptism, an unforgettable experience! The monitor exudes professionalism and I felt very well, accompanied and above all safe. I will repeat without a doubt and I recommend it 100%!
(Original) Fuí con southclimb a escalar por Margalef! Fue mi primer bautizo en roca una experiencia inolvidable! El monitor derrocha profesionalidad y me sentí muy bien, acompañada y sobretodo segura. Repetiré sin duda y lo recomiendo 100%!

– Silvia Flor
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(Translated by Google) It's been great! Looking forward to doing another course! Incredible treatment and training received! Very happy !!
(Original) Ha estado genial! Con muchas ganas de hacer otro curso ! Trato y formacion recibida increibles! Muy contento !!

– pau lopez
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(Translated by Google) It has been a very good experience taking the climbing initiation course, we have learned basic concepts in a very entertaining and fun way. 100% recommendable. Surely we will repeat with the course a little more advanced! Thank you Santi and Guillem!
(Original) Ha sido una muy buena experiencia realizar el curso de iniciación a la escalada, hemos aprendido conceptos básicos de manera muy amena y divertida. 100% recomendable. Seguro que repetiremos con el curso un poco mas avanzado! Gracias Santi y Guillem !

– Jorge Torres Garcia
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(Translated by Google) There is no detail or negative adjective to describe them. Despite the respect that must be shown to the activities they carry out, you always enjoy peace of mind and extreme security, because everything is controlled and insured. Fun is assured. Looking forward to repeat soon.
(Original) No existe detalle o adjetivo negativo para describirlos. A pesar del respeto que se le debe mostrar a las actividades que realizan, siempre gozas de una tranquilidad y seguridad extrema, porque todo está controlado y asegurado. La diversión está asegurada. Con ganas de repetir pronto.

– Noemí Boneu Molina
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(Translated by Google) A great morning of climbing with Mariano for Siurana. Small groups of people, which allows you to hang out and feel safe at all times. Highly recommended!
(Original) Un matí genial d’escalada amb el Mariano per Siurana. Grups reduïts de gent, cosa que permet apendre i sentir-te segura en tot moment. Molt recomenable!

– Ivet Gutierrez
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(Translated by Google) We did the initiation course with Santi and he was super useful to get in touch with rock climbing and have all the security measures. The routes that we did were very cool and Santi is a very nice and professional person. Now for the second course!!!
(Original) Hicimos el curso de iniciación con Santi y fue super útil para entrar en contacto con la escalada en roca y tener todas las medidas de seguridad. Las vías que hicimls fueron muy chulas y Santi es una persona muy agradable y profesional. ¡¡¡Ahora a por el segundo curso!!!

– Laia Arnau Bas
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(Translated by Google) Excellent rock initiation course. Highly recommended!
(Original) Excelente curso de iniciación en roca. Altamente recomendable!

– Gabriel Cárdenas