Torrent del Saltant de Lluis
v4-a1-I350 mMalanyeu, Barcelona, Spain

Torrent del Saltant de Lluis

The Torrent del Saltant de Lluis, near Malanyeu, is a dry, vertical canyon with 7 rappels, the longest being 43m. No wetsuit is needed. The 30-minute approach involves driving to Font de les Travesses, then hiking up a track that crosses the torrent four times, eventually taking a shortcut path to Masía Les Espinedes, and finally a traverse to the torrent's start. The descent begins with a 4m rappel in a narrow section, followed by a slippery 6m rappel. The third rappel is 10m. Anchors are generally good, using trees with rope and a chain link. The canyon is usually dry, offering a technical but non-aquatic experience. This canyon is equipped with parabolts and requires two 50m ropes. The descent takes 1 hour, with a quick 10-minute return walk. Escape routes are available.

Frequently asked

How hard is Torrent del Saltant de Lluis?

Torrent del Saltant de Lluis 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 Torrent del Saltant de Lluis?

Torrent del Saltant de Lluis is in Malanyeu, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Torrent del Saltant de Lluis take?

About 100 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 Torrent del Saltant de Lluis?

Yes. Open Torrent del Saltant de Lluis 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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