Barranco Rinero
The Rinero canyon, near Benasque, requires a 1-hour approach involving a steep ascent on a track and a marked trail, followed by a careful descent to the streambed due to loose, slippery rock. The descent features 11 rappels, with the longest being 30 m, and includes a 15 m handrail to access the first 28 m rappel. Anchors are excellent, consisting of parabolts. Two 35 m ropes and a full wetsuit are needed. Water levels should be checked as high flow can pose problems. The descent takes 3 hours, and the return walk is a short 15 minutes. Escape routes are available.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a3-III
- Course length
- 550 m
- Vertical drop
- 200 m
- Where
- Benasque, Huesca
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.6053, 0.5237
- Approach
- 60 min
- In the canyon
- 180 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 255 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Barranco Rinero?
Barranco Rinero is graded v4-a3-III. 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 Barranco Rinero?
Barranco Rinero is in Benasque, Huesca, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranco Rinero take?
About 255 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 Barranco Rinero?
Yes. Open Barranco Rinero 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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