Barranco Monchalbán

The approach to Barranco Monchalbán is a 25-minute uphill hike from a parking spot on the A-7176, following a PR trail marked with cairns. This dry canyon does not require a wetsuit. It features 12 rappels, with the longest being 30 meters, requiring two 30m ropes. Anchors are good parabolts. The descent covers 850 meters with a vertical drop of 330 meters and takes about 3 hours. Rappels include a 10m ramp, a 16m ramp with a tree (use a desviador), another 10m ramp, a 14m ramp, and a 10m rappel that is somewhat covered. Later, a 15m rappel is more vertical, followed by a 5m rappel and a 25m rappel through loose rock. There are several escape routes throughout the canyon, with two more at the end. The return walk is a quick 5 minutes. The route is rated v3-a1-II, making it a good option for those seeking a sustained dry descent with numerous rappels.