Estrets de Castellar
Estrets de Castellar is a short, aquatic canyon near Castellar del Vallès, ideal for a quick descent with water. The approach is only 5 minutes from the parking, leading under a bridge to the first rappel. The canyon features four rappels, the longest being 15m, and requires two 20m ropes and a full wetsuit. The descent includes a 6m overhanging rappel into a deep pool (jumpable with sufficient water), a short 3m rappel (also jumpable), and a third rappel in a section of narrow gorges. The final rappel is a large toboggan that can be repeated. Installations are in good condition, re-equipped in 2020. After the last rappel, the return walk is a quick 15 minutes, involving climbing over pallets and passing through gates to reach the car park.
The facts
- Grade
- v2-a2-II
- Course length
- 250 m
- Vertical drop
- 20 m
- Country
- Spain
- Approach
- 5 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 80 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Frequently asked
How hard is Estrets de Castellar?
Estrets de Castellar 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 Estrets de Castellar?
Estrets de Castellar is in Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Estrets de Castellar take?
About 80 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 Estrets de Castellar?
Yes. Open Estrets de Castellar 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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