Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
v3-a4-III625 mCapdella, Lleida, Spain

Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior

The Riqüerna Superior and Inferior canyons are located in Capdella. The approach takes 1 hour and 15 minutes, starting from the village parking and following a path parallel to the Riqüerna river. The start of the Inferior section is passed first, allowing for a check of the water flow before continuing to the Superior section. The Superior section begins with a 6m rappel, followed by a 4m rappel into a narrow section, and a 5m downclimbable drop. A 6m rappel can also be done as a toboggan. The route continues with several small drops and toboggans, including a 3m jump into a pool with movement. The longest rappel is 25m. Anchors are parabolts with rings or maillons. The Inferior section has more water due to additional tributaries. The return walk is 10 minutes. This canyon requires a full wetsuit and a 50m rope. The water flow can be significant, with photos showing 1.88 m³/s in the Flamisell river, considered a good flow for the Superior section. The Inferior section typically carries more water. Several escape routes are available along the open riverbed.

The facts

Grade
v3-a4-III
Course length
625 m
Vertical drop
90 m
Where
Capdella, Lleida
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.4671, 0.9914
Approach
60 min
In the canyon
120 min
Walk out
10 min
Total
190 min

Photos

Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior
Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior?

Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior is graded v3-a4-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 Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior?

Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior is in Capdella, Lleida, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranc de Riqüerna Superior + Inferior take?

About 190 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.

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