Torrent de Comabona
The Torrent de Comabona is a dry canyon with water in its pools, featuring 10 rappels, the longest being 13m. The approach takes 30 minutes from the parking area at KM9 on the BV-4243, following a track for 2.1 km before descending to the streambed. Anchors are a mix of trees with cordino and maillon, and some bolted stations. The descent begins with several downclimbs before the first rappel of 3m. Subsequent rappels include 8m, 9m (from bolts), 13m (slippery waterfall), 4m (uncomfortable), 6m (downclimbable), and 12m. A notable section is a chaos of rocks. An escape route is available after the 12m rappel, avoiding a longer, more complex return with three additional short rappels. The return walk is 45 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Course length
- 650 m
- Vertical drop
- 165 m
- Where
- Castellar del Riu, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.1273, 1.7550
- Approach
- 30 min
- In the canyon
- 90 min
- Walk out
- 45 min
- Total
- 165 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Torrent de Comabona?
Torrent de Comabona 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 Torrent de Comabona?
Torrent de Comabona is in Castellar del Riu, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Torrent de Comabona take?
About 165 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 Torrent de Comabona?
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