Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
v3-a2-II2,800 mGuixers, Lleida, Spain

Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora

The Aigua de Llinars or Aiguadora canyon, located in Guixers, begins with a 1-hour approach from the Camping d'Aigua d'Ora. Follow the paved track, then a marked trail with cairns, eventually descending to the streambed. Check the water level upstream from the bridge near the campsite. The descent is 2800 meters long with a vertical drop of 230 meters, featuring 6 rappels, none exceeding 15 meters. It starts with a 4m downclimb in a dry, rocky bed. The first rappel is 3m into a chest-deep pool. The canyon then alternates between dry sections with downclimbs and small pools. A notable 8m rappel leads into a cave pool. Anchors are generally spits or a spit plus a parabolt. Full neoprene and one 30m rope are recommended. There are several escape routes available. The descent takes about 2.5 hours, and the return walk is a quick 15 minutes. The rock is calcareous and conglomerate.

The facts

Grade
v3-a2-II
Course length
2,800 m
Vertical drop
230 m
Where
Guixers, Lleida
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.1436, 1.6678
Approach
60 min
In the canyon
150 min
Walk out
15 min
Total
225 min

Photos

Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora
Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora?

Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora is graded v3-a2-II. The v is the vertical difficulty, the a is how demanding the water is, and the roman numeral is how committing the canyon is once you start.

Where is Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora?

Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora is in Guixers, Lleida, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora take?

About 225 min in total, counting the approach, the canyon itself and the walk back out. Water levels and the size of your group move that either way.

Can I log that I descended Barranco Aigua de Llinars o de Aiguadora?

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