Barranc dels Pouets Superior o Martorella
The Barranc dels Pouets Superior, or Martorella, near Escaladei, is a dry canyon with a 30-minute approach involving some scrambling past the impressive Cova dels Lladres. The descent is short, around 45 minutes, with 5 rappels and no escape routes. The first rappel of 7m leads into a narrow gorge, often requiring a guided rappel due to a slippery R2 anchor. The third rappel is 14m, featuring a section of wall and an overhang. The canyon requires 2x30m ropes and no wetsuit.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-I
- Course length
- 100 m
- Vertical drop
- 60 m
- Where
- Escaladei, Tarragona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.2481, 0.8111
- Approach
- 30 min
- In the canyon
- 45 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 95 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Other canyons nearby
- Barranc dels Pouets Inferiorv3 · 0 km away
- Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguetv3 · 16.5 km away
- Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superiorv2 · 18.2 km away
- Barranc del Tortóv1 · 18.3 km away
- Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Cochev3 · 18.8 km away
- Barranc de Tarrascona o Morteretsv2 · 18.8 km away
Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc dels Pouets Superior o Martorella?
Barranc dels Pouets Superior o Martorella is graded v3-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 Barranc dels Pouets Superior o Martorella?
Barranc dels Pouets Superior o Martorella is in Escaladei, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc dels Pouets Superior o Martorella take?
About 95 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 Barranc dels Pouets Superior o Martorella?
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