Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
v2-a3-II350 mHorta de Sant Joan, Tarragona, Spain

Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué

The Gorges del Riu Canaletes, also known as Riu d’en Piqué, is an aquatic canyon that usually carries water, requiring a full wetsuit. The 20-minute approach from the Horta de Sant Joan area follows a track suitable for cars, then a marked path to the river. The descent is 1.5 hours long, featuring a rock chaos with an optional siphon, small jumps, and dark, narrow sections. There are two rappels, the longest being 6m. The first 4m rappel can be jumped but is risky due to a submerged rock. The second 6m rappel has anchors on both sides, requiring a handrail on the right, and ends in a pool that should not be jumped. The return takes 25 minutes.

The facts

Grade
v2-a3-II
Course length
350 m
Vertical drop
25 m
Where
Horta de Sant Joan, Tarragona
Country
Spain
Coordinates
40.9555, 0.3154
Approach
20 min
In the canyon
90 min
Walk out
25 min
Total
135 min

Photos

Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué
Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué?

Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué is graded v2-a3-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 Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué?

Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué is in Horta de Sant Joan, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué take?

About 135 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 Gorges del Riu Canaletes o Riu d’en Piqué?

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