Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
v3-a1-III650 mSpain

Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso

The Canal Joc de l’Oca, also known as Torrent del Migdia Inferior, is a dry canyon in Montserrat with 13 rappels over 650m. The approach from Vinya Nova takes 45 minutes, following a track and then the Camí dels Francesos, marked with red and yellow-white paint, to a stone cairn and a collado with views. The descent involves walking and downclimbing short sections before reaching the main rappels. The rappels are generally short and grouped closely together, with the first seven, then three more, and finally the last three, all being very continuous. A single 40m rope or two 20m ropes are sufficient. This canyon is typically dry, so a wetsuit is not usually necessary. The return walk is 30 minutes. There are no stated escape routes within the canyon. The route is equipped, though specific anchor types are not detailed.

The facts

Grade
v3-a1-III
Course length
650 m
Vertical drop
180 m
Country
Spain
Approach
45 min
Walk out
30 min
Total
75 min

Photos

Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso
Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso

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Frequently asked

How hard is Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso?

Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso is graded v3-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 Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso?

Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso is in Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso 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 Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso?

Yes. Open Canal Joc de l’Oca o Torrent del Migdia Inferior Montserrat, Barcelona Sólo Descenso 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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