Cueva del Gigante
Cueva del Gigante is a dry, vertical canyon in El Portús, Murcia, with a v3-a1-II rating. The approach takes 1 hour, involving a coastal walk, some scrambling (II/III), and aided sections with pegs. The cave entrance is narrow, requiring crawling, but a clear lifeline is visible. The descent takes 1 hour and features four rappels: a 12m overhang, a 25m ramp (can be downclimbed), a 27m ramp, and a 30m rappel with a cable handrail leading to a hanging anchor. The route ends in a large chamber with thermal pools, accessible by carefully downclimbing. A 2x30m rope and headlamp are essential.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Vertical drop
- 61 m
- Where
- El Portús, Murcia
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 37.5850, -1.0735
- Approach
- 60 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 60 min
- Total
- 180 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Frequently asked
How hard is Cueva del Gigante?
Cueva del Gigante 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 Cueva del Gigante?
Cueva del Gigante is in El Portús, Murcia, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Cueva del Gigante 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 Cueva del Gigante?
Yes. Open Cueva del Gigante 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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