Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
v3-a1-IRupit, Barcelona, Spain

Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró

The Riera de l’Om, also known as Cascadas de Goleró, is a normally dry canyon near Rupit, best done after rains. The 30-minute approach from Pla de Maia involves crossing electrified cattle fences to reach the stream bed. The descent consists of four well-equipped rappels over 500m, with stainless chemical anchors. The first rappel is 19m, followed by a 25m rappel, then a 23m rappel that can be combined with the final 27m rappel if using two 60m ropes. The last rappel, installed on a visible block, is considered the most scenic. Handrails are installed but may be unnecessary if dry. With high water, extreme caution is advised. The return walk is 30 minutes. The canyon is equipped with excellent stainless chemical anchors.

The facts

Grade
v3-a1-I
Vertical drop
100 m
Where
Rupit, Barcelona
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.0243, 2.4654
Approach
30 min
In the canyon
90 min
Walk out
30 min
Total
150 min

Photos

Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró
Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró?

Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró is graded v3-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 Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró?

Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró is in Rupit, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Riera de l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró take?

About 150 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 l’Om o Cascadas de Goleró + Cova d’en Salvi o Goleró?

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