Péndol Guies de Muntanya runs one via ferrata option here: Roques de L'Empalomar, priced at a flat 49 €. At a "occasionally sporty" physical level and 3h15 of route time, it suits active beginners and intermediate climbers equally. Guides speak Catalan, Spanish and English. Book early in summer, the Saldes area draws climbers from Barcelona on weekends and slots fill fast.
Season
May – October
Coordinates
42.2050°N, 1.7946°EEquipment
Wear closed-toe shoes with ankle support, ideally approach shoes or hiking boots since the 3h15 route includes rocky terrain at "occasionally sporty" intensity. The operator supplies harness and helmet, so pack water, sun protection and a light layer for the exposed ridge sections.
Getting there
The meeting point is on the B-401 road in Vallcebre (08699, Barcelona province), roughly 15 km from Saldes itself, reachable by car from Barcelona in under 2 hours via the C-16 motorway toward Berguedà.
Updated on 3 March 2026