
Barranc de Barraonse
Barranc de Barraonse is a dry canyon, typically carrying water only after heavy rains. The 1-hour approach from Escaló involves a sustained uphill climb through fields and forest, marked with purple and blue blazes, followed by a traverse to the canyon bed. The descent includes 12 rappels, with the longest being 40m. Anchors are generally good, using chemical bolts and parabolts. Notable rappels include a 30m drop with an exposed head, equipped with a thin cable handline, and a 16m rappel leading directly to the next station. No escape routes are mentioned. Neoprene is optional due to the usual lack of water. The return walk is a short 20 minutes. This canyon is suitable for those seeking a vertical, technical descent in a dry environment.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-II
- Course length
- 600 m
- Vertical drop
- 265 m
- Where
- Escaló, Lleida
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.5491, 1.1558
- Approach
- 60 min
- In the canyon
- 150 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 230 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de Barraonse?
Barranc de Barraonse is graded v4-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 Barranc de Barraonse?
Barranc de Barraonse is in Escaló, Lleida, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de Barraonse take?
About 230 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 Barranc de Barraonse?
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