Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente
The Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente, near Casas Nuevas, is a dry canyon with 7 rappels, the longest being 30m. The approach takes 20 minutes, starting from an asphalted track towards Albergue Siula, then leaving the track for a path down to the canyon. The rappels include a 22m vertical drop, an 8m rappel (downclimbable), a 15m rappel over a channel, a 10m exposed rappel, a 15m rappel over blocks, a 15m downclimbable ramp, and the final 30m Salto del Ciervo. Anchors are chemical bolts. The descent takes about 2 hours, covering 370m with a 70m vertical drop. The return walk is 15 minutes. A 2x30m rope is needed, and no wetsuit is specified. This canyon is well-equipped and offers a varied descent.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Course length
- 370 m
- Vertical drop
- 70 m
- Where
- Casas Nuevas, Murcia
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 37.9239, -1.5976
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 155 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente?
Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente 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 Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente?
Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente is in Casas Nuevas, Murcia, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente 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 Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente?
Yes. Open Barranco del Ciervo o de la Fuente 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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