The number of climbing routes on Montsant have grown significantly in recent years. There are currently about 90 sectors with 1,500 routes identified. They are concentrated where there are conglomerate cliffs over 15-20 metres high, giving routes with grades ranging from 3 to 9a+, most of them close to the villages of Margalef, Cornudella, La Morera de Montsant and Escaladei.

In 2006, in order to make sure climbing would be compatible with nature conservation, particularly birds of prey nesting on Montsant, a document regulating climbing within the Montsant Nature Park was agreed. The species affected by climbing are primarily Bonelli's eagle (Hieraaetus fasciatus), the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) and the peregrine falcon (Falco peregrinus).

This regulation resulted from local concern to make sure certain activities were compatible with protecting natural heritage, the work of the park authority and the application of current legislation. The committee set up established zones where climbing is allowed: unrestricted zones, conditional zones and zones that are always prohibited.

Map of regulated climbing in the Montsant nature park

Rules and advice on climbing in the Montsant nature park