Canal del Gat K3
Canal del Gat in Montserrat is primarily an ascent route (K3) with an optional descent. The 15-minute approach from the Coves de Salnitre parking leads to a dirty, decomposed ramp. The ascent involves several short rope sections (2m, 2m, 3m) and a 15m section that requires climbing the first 5m to reach the rope. Anchors are in poor condition, requiring extreme caution. For the descent, Canal del Xacó offers 8 rappels, the longest being 30m, and takes 2 hours. A 2x30m or 1x60m rope is needed. No wetsuit is required for either route. The return from Canal del Xacó takes 10 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v2-a1-I
- Course length
- 300 m
- Where
- Montserrat, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.6067, 1.8108
- Approach
- 15 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Total
- 75 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Canal del Gat K3?
Canal del Gat K3 is graded v2-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 Canal del Gat K3?
Canal del Gat K3 is in Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Canal del Gat K3 take?
About 75 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 del Gat K3?
Yes. Open Canal del Gat K3 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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