
Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Coche
This route combines two canyons, Encens (dry) and Tosques (aquatic), with a short 5-minute approach from the parking. The Encens section features six rappels, starting with a 3m drop, followed by a 4m rappel with a small overhang, a 5m drop from a tree, a 3m rappel, a 13m rappel, and an 18m vertical rappel. Equipment is acceptable, with a mix of bolts and natural anchors. After the sixth rappel, you cross a return path, marking the start of the Tosques section, which is more aquatic. The first rappel here is 8m from a tree. The route has several escape options and requires a full wetsuit and a 40m rope. The return walk takes about an hour.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Course length
- 1,700 m
- Vertical drop
- 400 m
- Where
- Vilaplana, Tarragona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.2281, 1.0336
- Approach
- 5 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 60 min
- Total
- 185 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Coche?
Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Coche 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 Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Coche?
Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Coche is in Vilaplana, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Coche take?
About 185 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.
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