Barranco de Sía o del Puerto
v4-a3-II1,700 mYésero, Huesca, Spain

Barranco de Sía o del Puerto

The Barranco de Sía or del Puerto is an aquatic canyon requiring a full wetsuit, with 11 rappels and a longest drop of 35m. The approach from Yésero takes one hour, following a track uphill to a refuge. Anchors are parabolts, with some tree anchors. The descent begins with a 12m rappel into a shallow pool, followed by a 30m ramp and a 15m rappel. After a walking section, a 12m rappel requires care due to rope friction. The seventh rappel, 35m, can be done actively on the left or more exposed on the right. There are escape routes along the course. The canyon is 1700m long with a vertical drop of 260m, taking about 3 hours to descend. The return walk is short, only 10 minutes.

The facts

Grade
v4-a3-II
Course length
1,700 m
Vertical drop
260 m
Where
Yésero, Huesca
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.6193, -0.2504
Approach
60 min
In the canyon
180 min
Walk out
10 min
Total
250 min

Photos

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Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco de Sía o del Puerto?

Barranco de Sía o del Puerto is graded v4-a3-II. 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 Sía o del Puerto?

Barranco de Sía o del Puerto is in Yésero, Huesca, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco de Sía o del Puerto take?

About 250 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 Sía o del Puerto?

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