Bloc del Porc - Margalef
First time in Margalef. We went exploring and ended up at the Bloc del Porc — a very nice session, and mostly a matter of getting used to the local conglomerate.
Bloc del Porc — Margalef, Catalonia
Sport climbing / conglomerate / 10–25 routes, 4a–7b / 1 min approach
The Bloc del Porc is a big freestanding boulder right by the road, roughly cube-shaped, so you can pick a side and climb in sun or shade. The terrain is vertical to slabby and the grades run from 4a to 7b, which makes it a good place to start on the rock here.
And that rock takes some getting used to: Margalef conglomerate is all pockets and holes, with crimps and pebbles in between — quite unlike anything at home.
Thanks to Ula for the belays.
