
Barranco del Copón o Arroyo Fuente de la Teja o Nepomuceno
The Copón canyon, also known as Arroyo Fuente de la Teja, is a vertical and aquatic route with 12 rappels, the longest being 22m. The approach from Tolox takes 10 minutes, following a track and then an irrigation ditch to the start. Anchors are chemical bolts. The descent begins with a 5m ramped rappel, followed by a similar 4m drop. A more significant 8m rappel offers anchors on both sides. Subsequent drops include a 2m rappel into a pool and a 5m rappel flanked by a black pipe. The canyon is equipped with chemical anchors. Escape routes are available throughout the canyon. A 50m rope and full wetsuit are recommended. The return walk takes 20 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a2-II
- Course length
- 425 m
- Vertical drop
- 85 m
- Where
- Tolox, Málaga
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 36.6874, -4.9051
- Approach
- 10 min
- In the canyon
- 150 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 180 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco del Copón o Arroyo Fuente de la Teja o Nepomuceno?
Barranco del Copón o Arroyo Fuente de la Teja o Nepomuceno is graded v3-a2-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 Copón o Arroyo Fuente de la Teja o Nepomuceno?
Barranco del Copón o Arroyo Fuente de la Teja o Nepomuceno is in Tolox, Málaga, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco del Copón o Arroyo Fuente de la Teja o Nepomuceno take?
About 180 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 Copón o Arroyo Fuente de la Teja o Nepomuceno?
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