Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
v3-a1-II600 mAlbuñol, Granada, Spain

Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda

The Barranco de la Mina or Barranco de los Morenos, near Albuñol, is a dry canyon with 12 rappels, the longest being 23m. The 30-minute approach starts from Molino de las Arcas, reached via an asphalted track from Albuñol. No wetsuit is needed, but a headlamp is recommended to explore the Geode Mine. The descent begins with downclimbs over rock blocks. Shortly after, on the right, is the entrance to the Geode Mine, which has bifurcations and requires caution due to potential rockfalls. The first rappels are short (3-5m), followed by longer ones up to 17m, which offer a more engaging experience. The 15m rappel can be done in one go or split into two (6m + 10m). Anchors are equipped with bolts and chains. The return walk is a short 10 minutes. A 2x25m rope is needed.

The facts

Grade
v3-a1-II
Course length
600 m
Vertical drop
140 m
Where
Albuñol, Granada
Country
Spain
Coordinates
36.7895, -3.1883
Approach
30 min
In the canyon
120 min
Walk out
10 min
Total
160 min

Photos

Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda
Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda?

Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda is graded v3-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 Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda?

Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda is in Albuñol, Granada, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco de la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda 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 la Mina o Barranco de los Morenos + Mina de Geoda?

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