
Barranco Castillejos de Luna Pizarra, Málaga Desequipado
The approach to Castillejos de Luna is a short 3-minute walk from the parking area near Pizarra. The descent begins with a somewhat hidden 12m rappel, followed by a 4m downclimbable drop. The second 12m rappel is sloped, leading to another 12m rappel with some verticality. The canyon then features a 28m rappel, reached via a short rope handline, which is quite enclosed. The penultimate rappel is a small 4m drop into an avoidable pool. The final and longest rappel is 42m, offering the most impressive part of the canyon. Anchors are generally parabolts, but some may be loose; carrying spare hangers and nuts is recommended. The return walk is 45 minutes, or 20 minutes with a car shuttle. The route is equipped with parabolts, but some anchors may need attention. The rock can be loose, especially at the start.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-II
- Course length
- 500 m
- Vertical drop
- 100 m
- Country
- Spain
- Approach
- 3 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 143 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco Castillejos de Luna Pizarra, Málaga Desequipado?
Barranco Castillejos de Luna Pizarra, Málaga Desequipado 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 Barranco Castillejos de Luna Pizarra, Málaga Desequipado?
Barranco Castillejos de Luna Pizarra, Málaga Desequipado is in Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco Castillejos de Luna Pizarra, Málaga Desequipado take?
About 143 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.
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