Can Boquet is a beautiful bouldering area near Barcelona. It’s awesome, because it has a short approach, and several problems for all grades with good landing.
Getting to Can Boquet: This link will take you to the parking lot. From there this link will take you to the Clàssic sector. – Follow the existing trails and do not cross any field – Be respectful with the environment
Choosing Problems: When it comes to choosing what routes to climb you can go with the original pdf (free but without photos and hard to read) or with the Premium 27Crags topo. You will find both links here.
Out top 5 favourite climbs for Beginners (3 – 5+):
*In order from first to last on approach
1 – Dit del cofre 3+
Upon seeing the first boulders, go down to the right and you’ll find this isolated rock. It is a classic warmup boulder. Starting from the jug you have a powerful move and then a technical but easy mantle. Careful with the tree! The video below shows the sit start version.
2 – Visitants 5
To the left of Dit del cofre, Visitants is a unique technical problem that, once you figure out the moves, it’s not as difficult as it seems. Have fun with this one!
3 – Rampas invertidas 4
When you first encounter the boulders of the area you’ll see this slab to your left upon some other boulders. This one is a footwork tester to get a hold of what a slab is outdoors. Have patience and work on your feet while you give a break to your arms. To go down this boulder you can jump to the other boulder and go down the ramp carefully.
4 – El bola 4+
You’ll find this one going down and slightly right from Rampas invertidas, search for the big boulder you see on the video. El bola is a series of big good pebbles featuring a powerful climbing style. The landing is a bit sketchy so be sure to bring at least two crashpads.
5 – The roof 4+
From El bola continue down to the left. The roof is a classic and a must-visit. A fun traverse with good holds that ends in a technical mantle. You will learn to use use heel in this one. The 4+ exits with a mantle in the middle, the video shows the extended version that continues all the way to the other side.
So that’s our list for now, If you want to know other recommended areas near Barcelona check out our article. Remember to be respectful with the land so the locals keep letting us climb there!
Did you like our list? Which problems could you send? Do you have suggestions? Let us know in the comments!
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