Rock climbing day tours in Cuenca, near Madrid

Join AEGM-certified guide Palan on rock climbing day tours in Cuenca, and discover a rock climbing paradise near Madrid, with an amazing variety of high-quality routes.

Private

Iberian System

+1 Day

Jan - Jun, Sep - Dec

High

All levels

Highlights

Discover one of the best sport climbing venues in Europe
Choose from more than 1500 sport climbing routes
Wander around the medieval narrow streets and palaces on your rest days

Description

The gorges of Cuenca have become a true climbing paradise that attracts climbers from all around the world. Almost 30 sectors spread out along the Júcar, Huécar and Valdecabras limestone gorges, packed with slightly overhanging 15 to 40 m routes, where finger pockets and crimpy holds alternate on orange and grey walls.

The climbing style is unique for each route as you will rarely find two similar routes in the same wall. Expect routes to be technical, physical, crimpy and often with bouldery sections. Cracks can also be found.

Crag orientations and Cuenca’s continental dry climate allow for all-year-round climbing, though the best seasons are spring and autumn. The nearby crags of Entrepeñas, Valeria and Priego enhance your selection posibilities.

Cuenca is a popular medieval tourist town built up on the cliffs of two stunning gorges. Due to its proximity to Madrid, it’s easily accessible on public transportation. Wandering around the old part of the city (declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO) is totally recommended. Due to its privileged natural surrounding, history and popular gastronomy there is a large variety of accommodations available.

This trip is available is suitable for beginners as well as experienced climbers, but please note you need some previous climbing experience to join this program.

This program is an amazing opportunity to discover one of the best sport climbing venues in Europe, one of the very few world class climbing destinations which can be reached on foot from the city. Mountain biking, kayaking or hiking can be an excellent choice on rest-days.

So if you want to discover this sport climbing paradise in Spain, just contact me, book your trip and let’s start planning a great climbing trip.

You could also have a look at other great climbing programs I also guide in Spain

Price includes

Guiding fee

Price details

The price includes: Guiding and Instruction with an AEGM Certified/Trained Guide Guiding Fee- Liability and accident insurance- All climbing gear except for the climbing shoes. // Price does not include: Guide's expenses- Food and drinks- Transportation (transportation is not included but carpooling is encouraged)- Accommodation- Clothing, backpack and non-technical personal items. We can help you if there is anything that you need.

Equipment you will need to bring

Climbing shoes

About the guide

Palan

5.0

(20)

Mountain Guide

Born in a climbing family it was a matter of time for me to fall deeply in love with anything that had to do with rock climbing, ranging from bouldering to big walls and specially trad climbing, enjoying every single aspect of this beautiful sport that I live as a lifestyle. I began climbing at an early age with my brother in La Pedriza, a huge granite range with 4000+ routes close to our home in the nearby mountains in Madrid. Known mainly for its bold slab climbing, features world class climbs on sort of styles: cracks, overhanging walls, multi-pitch, aid... all gathered in these iconic climbing paradise.

I soon began to travel throughout Europe and the US, exploring also Morocco, Turkey or Madagascar, not only for climbing or putting up new routes, but also to experience different cultures and getting to know wonderful people all around the world.

It's been five years since I decided to turn my passion into a career. In this time I have combined working 2 years as the specialist for climbing matters in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park with training Rock Guide aspirants at CFEM, one of the spanish certified Rock Guiding Teaching Centers. I also had time to enjoy teaching and training people at the climbing wall, learning a lot from every one of my trainees. And of course, I had time for guiding people on the most beautiful climbs, making people dreams come true and making sure the time we spend together becomes unique.

Nowadays I run a small guiding company called Compañía de Guías de la Zona Centro with my two partners Dani and Aitor, nestled at Manzanares El Real, the entrance gate to La Pedriza. From there we're happy to share all the possibilities that this region has to offer, ranging from hiking, through skiing and alpine climbing, to rock climbing and canyoning.

Languages

French | English

Certificates

AEGM

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What people are saying about Palan

Yann

I spent a day in la Pedriza with Palan to achieve 2 big routes. Palan is really a good guide, everything come easy and natural, just like climbing with a friend and he speaks French ! He has a very good knowledge of the whole park and of climbing technics and safety. I strongly recommend this experience for everyone who likes Climbing and nature.

Ian

Absolutely totally brilliant. I cannot recommend Palan enough.

Phil

Once in a lifetime experience. Palan is a very experienced guide. He will take you on an adventure no matter what level you are and the views are always amazing!