Torrent de la Calç

The approach to Torrent de la Calç from Queralbs takes 1.5 hours, following a track past the Daió power station and then a narrow, easily lost path parallel to the torrent. Long sleeves are recommended for the ascent through dense vegetation. The descent features 9 rappels, with the longest being 30m. The first rappel is a 20m drop from a single spit, followed by a 10m rappel through a constricted block. The third rappel is 30m from two parabolts with a chain and ring, plus three additional parabolts and a rope handrail. The route includes very slippery ramps at the start, which require careful downclimbing. Anchors are a mix of spits and parabolts, re-equipped in 2006. The canyon is rated v3-a1-II, indicating a significant vertical component with low water flow. A full wetsuit is recommended despite the low aquatic grade. The return walk is 40 minutes.