Clot de Carretons Superior
The approach to Clot de Carretons Superior takes an hour from the parking on BV-4241, following a track and then a path with red paint marks. The ascent is progressive but steepens, eventually leading to the canyon entrance. The descent involves 9 rappels, with the longest being 48m. Anchors are a mix of natural elements and bolts. The first rappel is 6m, followed by a 20m drop through a crack. Some rappels, like the 12m R3, can be downclimbed. The canyon is typically dry. Two 60m ropes are required. The return walk is 20 minutes. No wetsuit is needed.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-II
- Course length
- 600 m
- Vertical drop
- 250 m
- Where
- Capolat, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.0776, 1.7529
- Approach
- 60 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 200 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Clot de Carretons Superior?
Clot de Carretons Superior 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 Clot de Carretons Superior?
Clot de Carretons Superior is in Capolat, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Clot de Carretons Superior take?
About 200 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 Clot de Carretons Superior?
Yes. Open Clot de Carretons Superior 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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