Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
v5-a1-III300 mBujaruelo, Huesca, Spain

Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior

The Gabieto Superior canyon approach takes 1 hour 15 minutes from Bujaruelo, crossing the river and following a steep, marked trail. At 1750m, turn right to reach the first rappel of the upper section. The descent includes 6 rappels, with the longest being 54m. The first rappel is a spectacular, mostly overhanging 54m drop. This is followed by a 30m rappel down slippery ramps and a 35m drop from a single bolt. Anchors are precarious, consisting of spits, rock bridges, pitons, and trees, requiring careful assessment. Two 60m ropes are needed. A wetsuit is optional. The return walk is a short 10 minutes.

The facts

Grade
v5-a1-III
Course length
300 m
Vertical drop
100 m
Where
Bujaruelo, Huesca
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.6950, -0.1062
Approach
60 min
In the canyon
90 min
Walk out
10 min
Total
160 min

Photos

Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior
Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior?

Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior is graded v5-a1-III. 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 de Gabieto Superior + Inferior?

Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior is in Bujaruelo, Huesca, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco de Gabieto Superior + Inferior take?

About 160 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 de Gabieto Superior + Inferior?

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