Barranco Picapedreros + Arroyo del Pastelero
This route combines Barranco Picapedreros and Arroyo del Pastelero, offering an easy, dry descent with multiple escape options. The 20-minute approach from the Montes de Málaga leads to the start of Picapedreros, which has two rappels, the longest being 35m. Anchors are single bolts, and a re-equipping would be beneficial. The first rappel is 8m, followed by a 3m downclimbable drop. The third rappel is 35m, accessed via a cable and rope handrail, with some rope rub. An easy link path leads to Arroyo del Pastelero, which is mostly a dry walk with a small, downclimbable 3m rappel. The return walk is 15 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-I
- Course length
- 270 m
- Vertical drop
- 30 m
- Where
- Montes de Málaga, Málaga
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 36.8247, -4.3834
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 30 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 65 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco Picapedreros + Arroyo del Pastelero?
Barranco Picapedreros + Arroyo del Pastelero is graded v4-a1-I. 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 Picapedreros + Arroyo del Pastelero?
Barranco Picapedreros + Arroyo del Pastelero is in Montes de Málaga, Málaga, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco Picapedreros + Arroyo del Pastelero take?
About 65 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 Picapedreros + Arroyo del Pastelero?
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