Barranc de l’Escalelló
The approach to this canyon is 30 minutes from a picnic area parking near the Ermita Sant Romà de la Clusa. The route is typically dry and requires a short wetsuit. It features 8 rappels, with the longest being 25 meters, needing two 30m ropes. Anchors include spits (some in poor condition), single points, and trees. The descent covers 500 meters with a vertical drop of 150 meters and takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes. There are two escape routes available. The return walk is a quick 5 minutes. This canyon is rated v3-a1-III, suitable for those comfortable with vertical progression in mostly dry conditions. Vigilance is advised regarding anchor quality.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-III
- Course length
- 500 m
- Vertical drop
- 150 m
- Where
- Castell de l’Areny, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.1732, 1.9454
- Approach
- 30 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 5 min
- Total
- 95 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de l’Escalelló?
Barranc de l’Escalelló is graded v3-a1-III. 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’Escalelló?
Barranc de l’Escalelló is in Castell de l’Areny, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de l’Escalelló take?
About 95 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 de l’Escalelló?
Yes. Open Barranc de l’Escalelló 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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