Riera de Carme
The Riera de Carme is a short, aquatic canyon with 4 rappels, the longest being 8m. The approach takes 30 minutes from Santa Càndia, following a track that borders the stream. The descent includes a 4m toboggan or jump, a traverse with two jumpable pools or a 4m rappel, and several short downclimbs and slides. Anchors are generally good, with a mix of parabolts and spits. The canyon is escapable at any point. A full wetsuit is recommended due to the aquatic nature, and a 20m rope is sufficient. The return walk is a quick 10 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v2-a3-I
- Course length
- 850 m
- Vertical drop
- 70 m
- Where
- Santa Càndia, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.5228, 1.5753
- Approach
- 30 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 10 min
- Total
- 160 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Riera de Carme?
Riera de Carme is graded v2-a3-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 Riera de Carme?
Riera de Carme is in Santa Càndia, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Riera de Carme 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 Riera de Carme?
Yes. Open Riera de Carme 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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