Both tours tackle the same Baumes Corcades via ferrata route near Centelles, but they differ in pace and price. Pyrenees Extrem covers the route in 3h at 35 €, rated Sporty: this is the pick if you move fast and want the raw experience without padding. Guies AmaDablam runs a 4h session at 60 €, rated Occasionally sporty, adding an extra hour that suits first-timers who need more time on the iron rungs and fixed cables. The 25 € gap buys you a slower rhythm and more guided progression on the rock face. Already comfortable with exposure and vertical terrain? Take the 35 € option. First time clipping into a via ferrata harness? The 60 € tour gives you room to breathe.
Via ferrata Baumes Corcades in Centelles, Barcelona
At 35 € for a 3h Sporty-rated session with Pyrenees Extrem, you get the full vertical exposure of Baumes Corcades at the lowest cost per adrenaline spike.
Via Ferrata Day Trip in Les Baumes Corcades, Centelles, near Barcelona
Guies AmaDablam paces the same route over 4h at an Occasionally sporty level, giving first-timers enough time on the iron rungs to build confidence before the hardest sections.
The steepest vertical sections, where you rely entirely on the iron rungs and your own grip strength, are consistently the highest-adrenaline points. Exposure to open air on both sides of the rock face peaks there.
A healthy respect for exposure helps, but fear of heights is not a dealbreaker. The fixed cables and clips give you constant protection. Most first-timers report the exposure feeling manageable once they are clipped in and moving.
The Pyrenees Extrem tour is rated Sporty and runs 3h, meaning a faster pace with less rest on the rock. Guies AmaDablam is rated Occasionally sporty over 4h, so the effort is more distributed. If you train regularly, go Sporty.
The season runs from May through October. Late spring and early autumn give you cooler temperatures on the rock face and fewer crowds. July and August are hottest and busiest, so book further ahead if you target those months.
No prior climbing experience is required for either tour. Both operators provide guides who cover harness fitting and clipping technique at the start. The Occasionally sporty rating on the Guies AmaDablam tour makes it particularly accessible for complete beginners.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5.8°C | 27.9 mm | Good |
| February | 7°C | 49 mm | Good |
| March | 7.7°C | 87.2 mm | Possible |
| April | 11°C | 83.5 mm | Good |
| May | 14.5°C | 107.3 mm | Possible |
| June | 19.2°C | 82.1 mm | Good |
| July | 23.1°C | 61.9 mm | Peak |
| August | 23.4°C | 43 mm | Peak |
| September | 18.9°C | 96.3 mm | Good |
| October | 14.4°C | 124 mm | Possible |
| November | 9.5°C | 84.3 mm | Possible |
| December | 5.6°C | 16 mm | Good |
Equipment
Both tours require sturdy closed-toe shoes with ankle support, since the 3h to 4h sessions involve sustained contact with rough limestone. Bring a light layer even in summer, as the rock face creates wind exposure at height.
Getting there
Both tours meet near Centelles, with Pyrenees Extrem starting at Casa de colònies Mas Banyeres and Guies AmaDablam meeting on Banyeres road in front of Camping Puigsagordi, 08540 Centelles, roughly 50 km north of Barcelona.
Updated March 2026