Barranco Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro
The approach to Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro involves completing the El Chorro K3 via ferrata, which takes about 45 minutes. A quick pulley is necessary for the via ferrata. After the last section, ascend to find the first rappel. The canyon features 6 rappels, with the longest being 40m. The first rappel is 28m from a single bolt, leading to a 7m vertical drop. Subsequent rappels of 20m and 18m descend through a ramped gully with some uncomfortable trees. Anchors are mainly bolts, some single-point, and require checking. Two 45m ropes are needed. The return walk takes 20 minutes. This is a dry canyon.
The facts
- Grade
- v5-a1-IV
- Course length
- 100 m
- Vertical drop
- 110 m
- Where
- El Chorro, Málaga
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 36.9089, -4.7600
- Approach
- 45 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 65 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro?
Barranco Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro is graded v5-a1-IV. 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 Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro?
Barranco Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro is in El Chorro, Málaga, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro take?
About 65 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 Raja de la Ferrata del Chorro?
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