Bouldering in Valsain | Madrid's Best Kept Secret

Bouldering in Valsain is one of Madrid's best kept secrets...and for good reason! Valsain is home to some of the most beautiful pine forests in the entire Sierra de Guadarrama mountain chain. Hidden among the pine trees you'll find between 50 - 100 granite boulder problems of all levels. Classics include Vita Dinamita (6C), El Turista (7A+), and Hulk (8B). The best conditions for rock climbing in this alpine bouldering area begin in late spring and end in early fall. Where in Spain would you like to climb? Tell us in the comments below! -- Our Gear & More🙏 -- Where I get music 🎧: https://share.epidemicsound.com/8x3wba Lucie's ❤️ Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/4ayGshl La Sportiva Climbing Shoes: https://amzn.to/48U1mVA Boar's Hair Climbing Brush: https://amzn.to/44sxT3B Climbskin Hand Cream: https://amzn.to/4iWtYlr Climbing Chalk: https://amzn.to/4q7ugIE Finger Tape: https://amzn.to/3KGFrcp THERABAND Warm-Up Bands: https://amzn.to/44XpGEI Our Wireless Microphones: https://amzn.to/4pyKGKd Joby Flexible Tripod: https://amzn.to/4oRKHb2 Love our content? Buy us a coffee ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/theenglishninja Some links are affiliate links. We may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you! ------- Featured Clips & Boulders 👇 ------- 0:00 Intro to Bouldering in Valsain 0:16 Madrid's Best Kept Secret 1:29 La Bellota Mecánica (7C/+) 2:09 Los Tutsis (7B+) 2:47 La Patata Caliente (7B) 3:25 Sentido Arácnido (7A+) 4:27 El Arlequín (7B) 5:09 Los Hutus (7B) 5:54 Trabajos Forzados (7A) 6:24 El Pajarillo (7A/+) This video is all about bouldering in the beautiful pine forests of Valsain...without a doubt it's one of Madrid's best kept secrets of rock climbing! Featured climbers are Lucie Allard and Alex Tighe. ***** Español 🇪🇸 ***** Hacer bloque en Valsaín es uno de los mejores secretos de Madrid...y por buena razón! El Pinar de Valsaín es uno de los bosques más bonitos en la Sierra de Guadarrama. Escondido entre los pinos, encontramos algunos 50 - 100 bloques de granito para todos niveles. La lista de clásicos incluye Vita Dinamita (6C), El Turista (7A+), y Hulk (8B). Las mejores conidiciones para escalar en esta zona alpina de bloque empiezan en finales de primavera y acaban al principios del otoño. Donde quieres ir para escalar en España? Cuéntanos en los comentarios! #rockclimbing #bouldering #climbingspain