Cueva de la Leze por el Ojo del Búho
The Cueva de la Leze canyon, accessed via the Ojo del Búho, is a committing route with 17 rappels, the longest being 58m. The approach takes 1 hour from the La Leze cheese factory parking, ascending a path with chains and some scrambling to find the cave entrance. This route requires a full wetsuit and two 60m ropes. Consult water levels before going. The descent begins with a 58m rappel after some crawling. Anchoring is excellent, with parabolts and chemical anchors. There are no escape routes once inside the cave. The canyon is aquatic with continuous water flow. The return walk is a short 15 minutes. This is a demanding canyon suitable for experienced practitioners due to its commitment and lack of escapes.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a2-II
- Course length
- 500 m
- Vertical drop
- 165 m
- Where
- Egino, Álava
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.8666, -2.2651
- Approach
- 60 min
- In the canyon
- 180 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 255 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Cueva de la Leze por el Ojo del Búho?
Cueva de la Leze por el Ojo del Búho is graded v4-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 Cueva de la Leze por el Ojo del Búho?
Cueva de la Leze por el Ojo del Búho is in Egino, Álava, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Cueva de la Leze por el Ojo del Búho take?
About 255 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 Cueva de la Leze por el Ojo del Búho?
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