Barranco La Plañera

Barranco La Plañera, near Bielsa, offers a quick 15-minute approach from the Pañart restaurant. Follow a ramp up to a track by an electrical tower, then a small path that leads to the canyon bed, where the first rappel begins. The descent is short, about 400m, with eight rappels and various downclimbs and toboggans. The longest rappel is 25m down a waterfall. Other notable features include a 15m rappel into a shallow pool and a 4m toboggan that can be avoided with a traverse. Anchors are a mix of natural elements and bolts, requiring a 2x30m rope and full wetsuit. This aquatic canyon is rated v3-a2-II, indicating moderate verticality and water flow, with a short commitment. The return walk is only 5 minutes. Escapes are available along the route.