Barranco de Salcorz
v4-a2-III860 mParzán, Huesca, Spain

Barranco de Salcorz

Barranco de Salcorz is a sustained canyon with 20 rappels, the longest being 45m. The approach takes 1 hour, starting from a parking area near the Bielsa tunnel. The path is initially very steep, then levels out, and finally ascends in zig-zags before a traverse leads to the canyon. The descent begins with slippery downclimbs leading to the first rappel of 30m. Subsequent rappels include a 32m drop with a short handline, a 26m rappel, and a 24m rappel where the waterfall turns left. A beautiful 34m rappel follows. Anchors are primarily trees, some with added cordino that may need removal. Several escape routes are available. The canyon requires 2x50m ropes and a shorty wetsuit. The return walk is a quick 5 minutes. The water flow is visible from the road, allowing for conditions assessment.

The facts

Grade
v4-a2-III
Course length
860 m
Vertical drop
450 m
Where
Parzán, Huesca
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.6606, 0.2084
Approach
60 min
In the canyon
180 min
Walk out
5 min
Total
245 min

Photos

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Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco de Salcorz?

Barranco de Salcorz is graded v4-a2-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 de Salcorz?

Barranco de Salcorz is in Parzán, Huesca, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco de Salcorz take?

About 245 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 de Salcorz?

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