Barranc de la Font de l’Àrtic
The Barranc de la Font de l’Àrtic, near Claverol, is a dry canyon with a 35-minute approach that involves walking down a road, then a track, and finally a steep PR-marked trail to a pass before descending to the streambed. The descent features 5 rappels, with the longest being 45 m. The first rappel has an awkward exit and potential rope friction, and subsequent rappels are mostly single-point anchors. Anchors are well-equipped with parabolts. Two 50 m ropes are needed, but no wetsuit is required as the canyon is dry. The descent takes 1.5 hours, and the return walk is 25 minutes. Car combination is possible for the return.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-II
- Course length
- 175 m
- Vertical drop
- 75 m
- Where
- Claverol, Lleida
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.2458, 0.9970
- Approach
- 35 min
- In the canyon
- 90 min
- Walk out
- 25 min
- Total
- 150 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de la Font de l’Àrtic?
Barranc de la Font de l’Àrtic is graded v4-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 la Font de l’Àrtic?
Barranc de la Font de l’Àrtic is in Claverol, Lleida, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de la Font de l’Àrtic take?
About 150 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 la Font de l’Àrtic?
Yes. Open Barranc de la Font de l’Àrtic 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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