Rápeles de Mur
The Rápeles de Mur, near Ramales de la Victoria, offers a 1-hour descent with 2 rappels, the longest being 35m. The 25-minute approach starts from the Cueva Covalanas parking, following a track and then a path to the top of the cave, where a life line is visible. This canyon is typically dry, so no wetsuit is needed. Two 40m ropes are required. The first rappel, R1 (35m), is accessed via a handrail to a comfortable ledge. It features two anti-friction devices and is entirely free-hanging after the second device, opening into a giant bell-shaped cave. An unstable section leads to the handrail for R2 (33m). This rappel also has a vertical section ending in a free-hanging drop, with three anti-friction devices. The return walk is a quick 10 minutes, passing climbing walls.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-I
- Course length
- 90 m
- Vertical drop
- 70 m
- Where
- Ramales de la Victoria, Cantabria
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 43.2574, -3.4646
- Approach
- 25 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 10 min
- Total
- 95 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Rápeles de Mur?
Rápeles de Mur 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 Rápeles de Mur?
Rápeles de Mur is in Ramales de la Victoria, Cantabria, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Rápeles de Mur 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 Rápeles de Mur?
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