
Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral
The Salt del Mal Pas, or Malpas, offers an integral descent via its West affluent. The approach can be as short as 5 minutes with a car shuttle, or 30 minutes if walking up the road from the lower parking. The canyon features 14 rappels, with the longest being 45m, and is well-equipped with chemical anchors. The descent begins with a 17m ramped rappel into an avoidable pool, followed by a 25m rappel in a narrow passage. Water levels vary; it can be dry in summer but have waist-deep pools in winter, so wetsuit use depends on the season. Multiple escape routes are available. The descent takes approximately 2 hours, with a quick 10-minute return. This route is suitable for those seeking a vertical experience with good anchoring and varying water conditions.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-II
- Course length
- 225 m
- Vertical drop
- 70 m
- Where
- Capolat, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.0776, 1.7529
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 10 min
- Total
- 130 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral?
Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral is graded v4-a1-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 Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral?
Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral is in Capolat, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral take?
About 130 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 Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral?
Yes. Open Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integral in the app, log the descent with the date and who came along, rate it and add your photos. It then counts on your profile.
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