Barranc de l’Infern

Barranc de l’Infern is a committing aquatic canyon near La Pobla de Segur, requiring a full wetsuit. The approach involves parking at the exit of the first tunnel on the N-260 towards Sort. From there, walk back along the old road to an outbound zip line. This zip line requires a slow pulley or a braking system, and care must be taken not to drop the rope into the river due to kayakers. After the zip line, a steep climb leads to a track, then a descent to the canyon. The approach takes 40 minutes. The 650m descent, lasting 2 hours, features 8 rappels. The first rappel is 6m, with installations on both sides and an optional 4-5m handrail on the left, leading to a shallow pool. The longest rappel is 20m. Anchors are well-equipped with chemical bolts and stainless steel parabolts. The canyon is rated v3-a2-III, indicating moderate vertical and aquatic difficulty with significant commitment. There are no escape routes. The return walk is 20 minutes. Two 25m ropes are needed.