Salt del Colom
The Salt del Colom is a short, dry canyon with three rappels, the longest being 12m. The 5-minute approach from the parking near Mas de Barberans leads directly to the first rappel. Anchors are excellent, with stainless steel chemical bolts and parabolts. The descent starts with an optional 6m rappel (R1) or a walk-down. R2 offers central or left-hand anchoring options for an 8m rappel, noting the very slippery wall. An optional via ferrata to the left leads to a window with a 10-12m rappel (R3). Alternatively, bypass the via ferrata by going right. This canyon is usually dry, so a wetsuit is not typically needed, but be cautious if water levels are high. The return walk is a quick 5 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-I
- Course length
- 85 m
- Vertical drop
- 10 m
- Where
- Mas de Barberans, Tarragona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 40.7346, 0.3742
- Approach
- 5 min
- In the canyon
- 20 min
- Walk out
- 5 min
- Total
- 30 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Salt del Colom?
Salt del Colom 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 Salt del Colom?
Salt del Colom is in Mas de Barberans, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Salt del Colom take?
About 30 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 Salt del Colom?
Yes. Open Salt del Colom 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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