
Barranco Estret de les Penyes o Bolulla
The Estret de les Penyes canyon, also known as Bolulla, is a short and aquatic route with a 20-minute approach from the parking near L'Algar. The canyon usually has water due to numerous springs, so caution is advised with high flow. A full wetsuit and a 50m rope are recommended. The descent includes 5 rappels, with the longest being 20m. The first rappel can be done as an 11m drop if the pool is dry, or through a small hole to a cave for a jump. There's also a fixed rope for repeating jumps and two bolts for a guided rappel. Subsequent rappels are short downclimbs of 4m. The most scenic section is near the end, where an escape route is available via a canalization next to a dam. Installations are very good, with parabolts. The return walk is a quick 10 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a3-II
- Course length
- 380 m
- Vertical drop
- 30 m
- Where
- Bolulla, Alicante
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 38.6766, -0.1122
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 10 min
- Total
- 90 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco Estret de les Penyes o Bolulla?
Barranco Estret de les Penyes o Bolulla is graded v3-a3-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 Barranco Estret de les Penyes o Bolulla?
Barranco Estret de les Penyes o Bolulla is in Bolulla, Alicante, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco Estret de les Penyes o Bolulla take?
About 90 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 Barranco Estret de les Penyes o Bolulla?
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