
Barranc de les Espones Inferior
Les Espones Inferior is a short, well-equipped canyon near Mont-ros, suitable for beginners. The approach is 15 minutes from the upper parking in Mont-ros, following a track that becomes a path to the canyon. A car combination is possible, leaving a car at the bridge 700m from the Mont-ros turn-off. The descent includes 8 rappels, with the longest being 12m. The first rappel is 5m from a single point to small cascades. The canyon typically has water in its pools during summer. All anchors are chemical bolts, indicating good equipment. A full wetsuit and a 30m rope are needed. The return walk is very short, just 5 minutes. This canyon is a good option for those looking for a quick and accessible descent with reliable anchoring.
The facts
- Grade
- v2-a2-II
- Course length
- 420 m
- Vertical drop
- 140 m
- Where
- Mont-ros, Lleida
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.7364, 1.3632
- Approach
- 15 min
- In the canyon
- 150 min
- Walk out
- 5 min
- Total
- 170 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de les Espones Inferior?
Barranc de les Espones Inferior is graded v2-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 Barranc de les Espones Inferior?
Barranc de les Espones Inferior is in Mont-ros, Lleida, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de les Espones Inferior take?
About 170 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 les Espones Inferior?
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