Salt de Tirabous
Salt de Tirabous is a dry canyon with a 20-minute approach from a car park near Tavertet. The path to the torrent bed is indistinct, requiring bushwhacking and GPS navigation. Long sleeves are advised due to dense vegetation. The descent involves two main rappels. The first is 50m from two chemical anchors with double rings, featuring a tricky start and a final overhang section. The second rappel is 45m, with more overhangs. The second anchor is a bit to the right of the rappel line and only fits three people. The rock is soft, and the chemical anchors show erosion, so vigilance is required. Rope retrieval can be problematic, so a rescue rope is recommended. This canyon is rated v4-a1-I, indicating a significant vertical challenge with no water. No wetsuit is needed. The return walk takes 40 minutes.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a1-I
- Where
- Tavertet, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.9955, 2.4183
- Approach
- 20 min
- In the canyon
- 45 min
- Walk out
- 40 min
- Total
- 105 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Salt de Tirabous?
Salt de Tirabous is graded v4-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 Salt de Tirabous?
Salt de Tirabous is in Tavertet, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Salt de Tirabous take?
About 105 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 Salt de Tirabous?
Yes. Open Salt de Tirabous 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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