
Torrent de la Monnera o Rec de Cabanelles
The Monnera stream is usually dry. The approach takes 20 minutes, following the GR-4 track for 1.3 km until you reach the stream bed. The descent involves 8 rappels, with the longest being 25m. The first rappel is 22m down a slippery ramp, anchored with a single parabolt with a ring and another with a maillon. The second is 18m from a robust pine tree. Anchors are a mix of trees and single-point parabolts. The return walk is 15 minutes. No wetsuit is needed. Two escape routes are available. The route is equipped with 2x30m ropes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Course length
- 1,000 m
- Vertical drop
- 200 m
- Where
- Castell de l’Areny, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.1732, 1.9454
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 90 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 125 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Torrent de la Monnera o Rec de Cabanelles?
Torrent de la Monnera o Rec de Cabanelles 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 Torrent de la Monnera o Rec de Cabanelles?
Torrent de la Monnera o Rec de Cabanelles is in Castell de l’Areny, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Torrent de la Monnera o Rec de Cabanelles take?
About 125 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 Torrent de la Monnera o Rec de Cabanelles?
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