Barranc de la Riera de Clarà
The Barranc de la Riera de Clarà, near Avià, is an aquatic canyon with 5 rappels, requiring a full wetsuit and two 25m ropes. The 30-minute approach follows a track, crossing the stream where the lower section begins, and continues to a point above the Molinot house. The first 6m rappel ends in a pool near a private house; discretion is advised, or start below the house to avoid it. A second 6m rappel follows. Anchors are a mix of bolts and trees. This canyon is best enjoyed when there is water in the pools. The return walk is 15 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a2-II
- Course length
- 750 m
- Vertical drop
- 175 m
- Where
- Avià, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.0774, 1.8221
- Approach
- 30 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 165 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Other canyons nearby
- Barranc Riera de Bellús o Saltant del Grauv3 · 0 km away
- Barranc de Rasa de Regatellv2 · 0 km away
- Rasa de Foubes o Riera de Montclar o Barranc de l’Espunyolav3 · 5.1 km away
- Salt de Sallent de l’Espunyolav4 · 5.1 km away
- Salt del Mal Pas o Malpas por Afluente Oeste Integralv4 · 5.7 km away
- Rasa de Trasserra + Rasa de Runersv3 · 5.7 km away
Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc de la Riera de Clarà?
Barranc de la Riera de Clarà is graded v3-a2-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 Barranc de la Riera de Clarà?
Barranc de la Riera de Clarà is in Avià, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc de la Riera de Clarà take?
About 165 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 de la Riera de Clarà?
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