Canal de Ballestera
The Canal de Ballestera, near Arnes, offers a sustained vertical descent with 7 rappels, the longest being 40m. The 1.5-hour approach involves a steep climb with two exposed grade III scrambles, following orange and red markers to the top of the canal. The descent begins with a 14m rappel, followed by a 30m rappel from a comfortable cave. Subsequent rappels are up to 40m, some of which are suspended. All anchors are parabolts with chains and rings, generally well-equipped. No wetsuit is needed as it is a dry canyon. Escape routes are available. The return is a short 15-minute walk. This canyon is suitable for those with some experience due to its sustained rappels and exposed approach sections, requiring two 40m ropes.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-III
- Course length
- 250 m
- Vertical drop
- 220 m
- Where
- Arnes, Tarragona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 40.9110, 0.2610
- Approach
- 90 min
- In the canyon
- 180 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 285 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Canal de Ballestera?
Canal de Ballestera is graded v4-a1-III. 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 Canal de Ballestera?
Canal de Ballestera is in Arnes, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Canal de Ballestera take?
About 285 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 Canal de Ballestera?
Yes. Open Canal de Ballestera in the app, log the descent with the date and who came along, rate it and add your photos. It then counts on your profile.
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