Barranco de Sarah
The Barranco de Sarah offers 8 rappels, with the longest being 27 m. The approach takes 1.5 hours, followed by a 1-hour descent and a 15-minute return. It is a dry canyon, equipped with parabolts and chemical anchors. Access is possible via two options: either by completing the Urquiza-Olmo K3 K5 via ferrata from La Pertusa, or from near Castell de Sant Llorenç. The second option involves a 4 km narrow track, suitable for high-clearance vehicles. The approach path is marked with red dots on white circles. This canyon is ideal for those seeking a vertical experience with multiple rappels, including overhangs, in a dry environment.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Course length
- 250 m
- Vertical drop
- 200 m
- Country
- Spain
- Approach
- 90 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 165 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco de Sarah?
Barranco de Sarah is graded v3-a1-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 de Sarah?
Barranco de Sarah is in Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco de Sarah take?
About 165 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 de Sarah?
Yes. Open Barranco de Sarah 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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