Barranco Oscuros de Balcez o Balced o Balcés
The approach to Oscuros de Balcez takes 50 minutes from the parking area near Las Almunias de Rodellar. The path involves a steep descent over loose scree, which can be challenging. Before the descent, a full wetsuit is recommended as the canyon is highly aquatic. The route is committing with no escape options. The descent begins with a rock chaos featuring optional siphons. The main rappels are short, with the longest being 6m (R1), anchored with two parabolts and double maillons. The canyon is known for its aquatic character, requiring full neoprene. The return walk takes 40 minutes. Requires a 15m rope.
The facts
- Grade
- v2-a5-III
- Course length
- 450 m
- Vertical drop
- 75 m
- Where
- Las Almunias de Rodellar, Huesca
- Country
- Spain
- Approach
- 50 min
- In the canyon
- 90 min
- Walk out
- 40 min
- Total
- 180 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco Oscuros de Balcez o Balced o Balcés?
Barranco Oscuros de Balcez o Balced o Balcés is graded v2-a5-III. 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 Oscuros de Balcez o Balced o Balcés?
Barranco Oscuros de Balcez o Balced o Balcés is in Las Almunias de Rodellar, Huesca, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco Oscuros de Balcez o Balced o Balcés take?
About 180 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 Oscuros de Balcez o Balced o Balcés?
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