Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguet
The Mas dels Frares canyon, located near La Febró, offers two distinct sections: a right tributary with two rappels (7m and 17m) and a left tributary with five rappels (12m, 15m, 6m, plus two short ones). The approach involves a 20-minute walk down the road and a track, with an optional shortcut. Water is typically present in pools. The canyon is well-equipped with chemical anchors, re-equipped in 2017-2018. A single 35m rope is sufficient, and a full wetsuit is recommended. The descent takes about an hour, followed by a 25-minute return walk to the car. Escapes are available along the route.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a2-II
- Course length
- 400 m
- Vertical drop
- 80 m
- Where
- La Febró, Tarragona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.2773, 1.0040
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 25 min
- Total
- 105 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguet?
Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguet 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 Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguet?
Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguet is in La Febró, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguet take?
About 105 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.
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