Torrent de la Coma del Gispet
The Torrent de la Coma del Gispet is a long and sustained canyon, starting with a 1-hour approach via the Queralbs rack railway to Núria, then along the Camí dels Enginers. The route is currently unequipped and prohibited, but historically featured parabolt anchors. The descent includes 20 rappels, with the longest being 55m, requiring two 60m ropes. The first rappel is about 10m, followed by several others between 10m and 15m, often over grassy slopes. A shorty wetsuit is recommended due to the aquatic sections. This canyon has escape routes and a 45-minute return walk. It is a demanding route with a significant vertical drop of 700m over 1650m of course length.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a2-IV
- Course length
- 1,650 m
- Vertical drop
- 700 m
- Country
- Spain
- Approach
- 60 min
- In the canyon
- 300 min
- Walk out
- 45 min
- Total
- 405 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Frequently asked
How hard is Torrent de la Coma del Gispet?
Torrent de la Coma del Gispet is graded v4-a2-IV. 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 de la Coma del Gispet?
Torrent de la Coma del Gispet is in Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Torrent de la Coma del Gispet take?
About 405 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 de la Coma del Gispet?
Yes. Open Torrent de la Coma del Gispet 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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