Priorato de Sion 9a by Gonzalo Larrocha

Gonzalo Larrocha, who just did his 18th 9a, has done Ramon Julian Puigblanque's Priorato de Sion 9a in Alquezar. In total, the 36-year-old has done seven routes 8b and harder the last week, out of which four FAs! Psicosis 8c/+ in the picture by Uri.

So how can you explain being in the best shape ever?
I don't know what is happening this week. It could be the vaccine's secondary effect. I have been trying this route for two months. This route is a different style of climbing. I used 16 different kneebars to climb the 15 meters route. On the other hand, a broken hold in the crux section could maintain the difficulty.

It should be mentioned that Ramonet graded it 8c+ but all repeaters have thought 9a fits better. Many of his FAs have later been upgraded.