Gorra Frígia, Summit in Montserrat, Spain.
Gorra Frígia is a rocky summit in the eastern part of the Montserrat range, reaching 1,153 metres above sea level. It is the westernmost, largest and most prominent peak of the Gorros sector, above the Sant Jeroni valley. Its name comes from its shape, which resembles a Phrygian cap.
Lluís Estasen i Pla of the Centre Excursionista de Catalunya made the first climb in May 1920 by what is now the normal route, considered the first modern climb on Montserrat. On 29 June 1945 Jordi Casasayes (Haus) and Eugeni Estrems opened the Haus-Estrems route, 180 m long with a V-grade crack dihedral as the crux. In 1955 A. Mompart and Antònia Caparrós added the Mompart variant, and in 1956 the Badalona route followed.
The name refers to the Phrygian cap, an ancient soft-pointed hat whose shape inspired the peak's distinctive profile in the landscape. Visitors recognize this form immediately when viewing the mountain range from certain angles.
Access to the base is via a marked trail from Sant Joan station, which takes about 15 minutes to reach the climbing routes. Weather can shift quickly at this elevation, so starting early and bringing proper gear is important.
On 21 October 1956, a procession carrying the aluminium image of the Virgin of Montserrat to the Cavall Bernat stopped at the foot of Gorra Frígia to pray for J. Muniente, who had fallen years earlier while trying to climb the monolith. The cross on the needle at the summit was built and designed by Jordi Álvarez Garcia.
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