Barranco del Furco o Arán
The Furco or Arán canyon, near Broto, is a v3-a2-II rated route with 4 rappels, requiring a full wetsuit. The approach takes 20 minutes, followed by a 1.5-hour descent and a quick 5-minute return. Car combinations are possible, with parking options near the bridge over Barranco de Arán or further up towards Sarvisé. The descent starts with a 22m rappel, offering two anchor options accessed via a chain pasamanos, both leading to a pool. This is followed by a 9m rappel. The canyon is equipped with parabolts. Two 25m ropes are needed. The route covers 500m with a 75m vertical drop. There are escape routes available.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a2-II
- Course length
- 500 m
- Vertical drop
- 75 m
- Where
- Broto, Huesca
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.6033, -0.1218
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 90 min
- Walk out
- 5 min
- Total
- 115 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco del Furco o Arán?
Barranco del Furco o Arán 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 Barranco del Furco o Arán?
Barranco del Furco o Arán is in Broto, Huesca, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco del Furco o Arán take?
About 115 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 del Furco o Arán?
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