Barranc de la Carbonera o Carboneres
The Barranc de la Carbonera is easily accessed with a 20-minute approach from Espadilla, starting near the football field. The route is generally dry, so no wetsuit is needed. It features 8 rappels, with the longest being 21m. Anchors are well-equipped with parabolts. The descent includes R1 (11m) with a 3m downclimb, R2 (10m) with an avoidable pool, R3 (6m) with an awkward exit, R4 (21m) which is progressive and enjoyable, R5 (20m) which is clean and scenic, and R6 (11m) from a large block. The canyon offers several escape routes. The return walk is a quick 15 minutes. Requires two 25m ropes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-I
- Course length
- 485 m
- Vertical drop
- 130 m
- Where
- Espadilla, Castellón
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 40.0266, -0.3555
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 155 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de la Carbonera o Carboneres?
Barranc de la Carbonera o Carboneres is graded v3-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 Barranc de la Carbonera o Carboneres?
Barranc de la Carbonera o Carboneres is in Espadilla, Castellón, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de la Carbonera o Carboneres take?
About 155 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 la Carbonera o Carboneres?
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