Rasa de Cal Catriques o les Canals
The Rasa de Cal Catriques, also known as Les Canals, is a dry canyon near Capolat, typically without water in summer and with shallow, avoidable pools in winter. The 15-minute approach follows a GR-1 marked track from a parking area off the C-26 road. The descent, lasting about 2 hours, features 13 rappels, with the longest being 27 meters. The first rappel (R1) is 27m down a slippery ramp, with the anchor often hidden. Subsequent rappels include a 15m (R2) descent into a cave and a 6m (R3) drop that may be downclimbed. There are several escape routes along the course. The canyon requires two 30-meter ropes, but no wetsuit is needed. The return walk takes 40 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Course length
- 875 m
- Vertical drop
- 165 m
- Where
- Capolat, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.0776, 1.7529
- Approach
- 15 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 40 min
- Total
- 175 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Rasa de Cal Catriques o les Canals?
Rasa de Cal Catriques o les Canals is graded v3-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 Rasa de Cal Catriques o les Canals?
Rasa de Cal Catriques o les Canals is in Capolat, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Rasa de Cal Catriques o les Canals take?
About 175 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 Rasa de Cal Catriques o les Canals?
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