description La Capella Overview
La Capella is a demanding sport climbing route situated in Siurana, Spain. It’s recognized for its challenging 9a (5.15a) difficulty and historical significance as the first ascent achieved by Alexander Megos in 2013. The route presents sustained technical moves suitable for experienced climbers seeking advanced sport climbs. It is primarily intended for elite sport climbers with significant strength and movement skill.
help La Capella FAQ
Who made the first ascent of La Capella in Siurana?
Adam Ondra made the first ascent in 2011 and proposed a grade of 9b. This differs from the supplied catalog description, which incorrectly credits Alexander Megos with a 2013 first ascent.
What kind of climbing does La Capella involve?
La Capella is a short, extremely powerful sport route with difficult sequences on small holds. Its compact intensity makes it closer to a sustained high-end boulder problem on a rope than a long endurance route.
Where is La Capella located within Siurana?
The route is at La Capella sector in Siurana, Catalonia, near the established 9a line Jungle Speed. The area is known for steep limestone and technically demanding sport climbing.
Is La Capella related to King Capella?
King Capella is a separate, harder route in the same Siurana sector, first climbed by Will Bosi in 2021. Bosi initially proposed 9b+ for King Capella, while La Capella was established by Adam Ondra at 9b.
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