Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
v4-a1-IV450 mMas Barberans, Tarragona, Spain

Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa

The approach starts from Mas Barberans, following a track to a parking area. From there, a 1.5-hour hike leads along Barranc de Llorer, then steeply uphill, passing log ladders at Escarrissó de Barretes. After reaching Coll de Morralets, follow red paint marks for Cova Pintada, then leave the path to descend cross-country to the canyon bed. This canyon is dry (a1) and features 13 rappels, with the longest being 60 meters. The route is equipped with parabolts. The descent involves downclimbing several sections before reaching the first rappel. A 2x60m rope is required, and a wetsuit is not necessary. After the 4-hour descent, a short 20-minute return walk leads back to the car. There is one escape route available during the descent.

The facts

Grade
v4-a1-IV
Course length
450 m
Vertical drop
325 m
Where
Mas Barberans, Tarragona
Country
Spain
Coordinates
40.7346, 0.3742
Approach
90 min
In the canyon
240 min
Walk out
20 min
Total
350 min

Photos

Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa
Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa?

Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa is graded v4-a1-IV. 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 Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa?

Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa is in Mas Barberans, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa take?

About 350 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 Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa?

Yes. Open Barranc Cova Pintada por Toll de Brossa 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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