Barranc de les Forques Inferior
The Barranc de les Forques Inferior, located near Astell, is a well-equipped aquatic canyon with usually some water flow. The approach from the Astell church parking is a short 15-minute walk along a path. The descent features 10 rappels, with the longest being 17m, and requires two 20m ropes. The route starts with a 7m rappel, followed by a 12m ramp. A 14m rappel requires a long handline to reach the anchor. After a 17m drop, a 11m rappel leads under a road bridge, followed by a 7m rappel from chemical bolts. The final rappels include a 17m drop from an tree, part of a 31m descent split into two sections. The return walk is 15 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a2-II
- Course length
- 500 m
- Vertical drop
- 150 m
- Where
- Astell, Lleida
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.4031, 0.9653
- Approach
- 15 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 150 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de les Forques Inferior?
Barranc de les Forques Inferior is graded v3-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 Forques Inferior?
Barranc de les Forques Inferior is in Astell, Lleida, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de les Forques Inferior 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 les Forques Inferior?
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