Riega de Muro de Peñallana
The Riega del Muro de Peñallana is a sustained vertical canyon with a continuous trickle of water, visible from the road. The approach and return are both very short, just 5 minutes each. Note that some anchors are oxidized or poorly placed, requiring vigilance. The descent features 13 rappels, with the longest being 36m. The rappels vary in length, including drops of 22m, 25m, 31m, and 36m, often involving ramps, overhangs, and shallow pools. Many anchors are single bolts, sometimes partially buried. No wetsuit is typically needed. Multiple escape routes are available.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-II
- Course length
- 320 m
- Vertical drop
- 215 m
- Where
- Vega de Pas, Cantabria
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 43.1585, -3.7821
- Approach
- 5 min
- In the canyon
- 150 min
- Walk out
- 5 min
- Total
- 160 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Riega de Muro de Peñallana?
Riega de Muro de Peñallana is graded v4-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 Riega de Muro de Peñallana?
Riega de Muro de Peñallana is in Vega de Pas, Cantabria, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Riega de Muro de Peñallana take?
About 160 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 Riega de Muro de Peñallana?
Yes. Open Riega de Muro de Peñallana in the app, log the descent with the date and who came along, rate it and add your photos. It then counts on your profile.
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