La Pedriza·Spain
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La Pedriza is the capital's own climbing ground — a maze of granite domes and slabs an hour from the city, famous for bold friction and long multi-pitch on the hidden faces.
In season: Sep–Jun · Peak: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov
Old-school, often runout slab climbing that rewards footwork and nerve over power; grades feel serious. Cool spring and autumn are best; summer bakes and closures for fire risk happen.
Short, accessible and where most people climb first here
The landmark dome above the valley, slabs and friction
Long granite multi-pitch on the hidden face
Runout slab climbing, the Pedriza style at its purest
Drive from Madrid to Manzanares el Real; access is capped at busy times, so arrive early. Bring a rack for the bold friction and a guide for a first visit.
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