Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
v3-a1-II350 mBruguera, Girona, Spain

Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou

The Torrent de la Portelleta, or Coll de Jou, is a dry canyon except after heavy rains, featuring 5 rappels with the longest being 28 m. It requires two 30 m ropes and no wetsuit. The approach takes 45 minutes, the descent 1.5 hours, and the return 20 minutes. Anchors include trees, rock bridges, and parabolts. Access is from Bruguera, parking at the same spot as for Torrent de la Corba. The approach involves a steep ascent on a path marked with yellow signs. The first two rappels (3 m and 7 m) are optional and can be bypassed. The descent then continues with a series of linked rappels: 19 m and 18 m. This canyon offers multiple escape routes and is suitable for those seeking a vertical experience in a generally dry environment.

The facts

Grade
v3-a1-II
Course length
350 m
Vertical drop
105 m
Where
Bruguera, Girona
Country
Spain
Coordinates
41.8515, 2.9077
Approach
45 min
In the canyon
90 min
Walk out
20 min
Total
155 min

Photos

Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou
Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou?

Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou 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 Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou?

Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou is in Bruguera, Girona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Torrent de la Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou take?

About 155 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 Portelleta o Torrent de Coll de Jou?

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