Torrent del Pla dels Hortals
The Torrent del Pla dels Hortals is a dry canyon, typically without water, making a wetsuit unnecessary. The approach takes one hour, following a track past the Platraver house and across a meadow to the canyon entrance. The descent involves four rappels, with the longest being 65m. The anchors are chemical bolts. The course is 215m long with a vertical drop of 130m. The descent takes about 1.5 hours. The return walk is one hour. A car shuttle is recommended, leaving one car at the Els Pins recreational area and another near Coll de Ciuret, though the track to Coll de Ciuret is now restricted to residents.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-I
- Course length
- 215 m
- Vertical drop
- 130 m
- Where
- Vidrà, Girona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.1228, 2.3107
- Approach
- 60 min
- In the canyon
- 90 min
- Walk out
- 60 min
- Total
- 210 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Torrent del Pla dels Hortals?
Torrent del Pla dels Hortals is graded v4-a1-I. 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 del Pla dels Hortals?
Torrent del Pla dels Hortals is in Vidrà, Girona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Torrent del Pla dels Hortals take?
About 210 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 del Pla dels Hortals?
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