# Roques de l’Empalomar via ferrata, in Vallcebre

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Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/things-to-do/empalomar-via-ferrata-vallcebre · Revisado: 2026-11-12

- Desde: 49 € per person
- Duración: 2 h 30
- Temporada: All year
- Para quién: From age 12

A grade D via ferrata in Vallcebre, facing the Pedraforca: 300 m with 130 m of ascent. With a Pedratour guide, 2–3 h, from age 12.

What it is
The Roques de l’Empalomar via ferrata is a route equipped with staples, a lifeline cable and passages across the rock in Vallcebre, in the upper Berguedà, with the Pedraforca massif opposite. Turisme del Berguedà rates it grade D, that is, difficult: 300 m of route with 130 m of ascent, about 25 minutes of approach and around an hour and a quarter on the wall. It has vertical sections, a lateral traverse and a bridge of about 12 m. It is the next step after the family ferrata at La Canalassa, and the two can be linked on the same day.
Where it is: the Espai Actiu Vallcebre
The ferrata is part of the Espai Actiu Vallcebre, a set of adventure facilities run by Vallcebre Town Council at the Pla de la Barraca, next to the Sierra de Ensija and the Cingles de Vallcebre. It is managed by Pèndol Guies, which authorises other companies to work there. As well as the ferratas there is a climbing school, canyoning and signposted trails.
To use the ferrata on your own you need an access pass, which includes insurance (federated members with the right licence don’t pay that part). It is bought at the Vallcebre tourist office or online at berguedareserves.cat; in the low season or outside the hut’s hours, buying online is compulsory. If you go with a guiding company, ask whether the pass is included in the price.
With a guide: Pedratour
Pedratour, a mountain guiding company with an office on Calle Ciutat de Berga, runs this ferrata as a guided introductory activity:

Duration: two to three hours in total.
Group: up to 8 people.
Minimum age: 12; minors go with an adult.
Price: €60 per person if there are two of you and €55 per person for three to five. The listing advertises prices from €49, so confirm the rate when you book.
Includes: professional guide, harness, energy absorber and helmet, public liability and accident insurance and a photo report.
Season: all year, as long as the weather allows.

Booking in advance is compulsory, by phone or email. The office’s opening hours are not those of the activity: agree the time and meeting point when you book.
Getting there and parking
Vallcebre is less than half an hour by car north of Berga: take the C-16 up to Guardiola de Berguedà, take the Saldes road and follow the signs to Vallcebre. The car park for the ferrata area is at the Pla de la Barraca. From there it is about a 20 to 25-minute walk along a path through pines to the start of the route.
When to go
It can be done all year. In summer, go in the morning: the rock heats up and the water runs out quickly. In winter, with ice or snow on the staples, it is not a good idea on your own. The facilities close in storms or strong wind.
What to bring
High-ankle boots or trainers with a good sole, comfortable clothes, cycling gloves for the cable, water and something to eat. If you go independently: an approved helmet, harness and via ferrata energy absorber.
If the weather changes
Don’t start with a storm in sight: the steel cable attracts lightning and retreating halfway along is slow. If it catches you on the route, finish or turn back as soon as possible and get away from the cable the moment you are off it.

Lo organiza: Pedratour, desde 49 € per person (https://pedratour.com/st-tour/ferrada-diniciacio-roques-de-lempalomar/)

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Coordenadas: 42.2, 1.815

## Cerca de aquí

- [La Canalassa family via ferrata, in Vallcebre](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/things-to-do/canalassa-via-ferrata-vallcebre), a 0 m
- [Cercs Mining Museum](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/things-to-do/cercs-mining-museum), a 3.6 km
- [Kayak and paddle surf on the Baells reservoir](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/things-to-do/kayak-la-baells-reservoir), a 8.9 km
- [Queralt Viewpoints Path](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/things-to-do/queralt-viewpoints-walk), a 10.3 km
- [Walking Up to Queralt from Berga](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/things-to-do/queralt-walk-up-from-berga), a 10.5 km
- [La Cabana](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/where-to-eat/la-cabana), a 10.7 km
- [Berga Old Town](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/things-to-do/berga-old-town), a 11.1 km
- [Hotel Berga Park](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga/where-to-stay/hotel-berga-park), a 11.3 km

## Consejos

### Start with La Canalassa
If you have never done a ferrata, the family one works as a warm-up and you can carry on afterwards with the Empalomar.

### Bring gloves
The cable wears your hands and cycling gloves are enough.

### Buy the pass online
Out of season or outside opening hours the hut is not staffed and online access is compulsory.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### How difficult is the l’Empalomar ferrata?
Grade D according to Turisme del Berguedà: 300 m with 130 m of ascent and vertical sections. It is for people with some experience or with a guide.

### From what age can it be done?
With Pedratour, from age 12, accompanied by an adult.

### How much does it cost with a guide?
With Pedratour, €55 per person in groups of three to five and €60 if there are two of you, with equipment, insurance and photos.

Destino: [Berga](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/catalonia/berga.md)