Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
v3-a1-III180 mSpain

Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada

This Montserrat canyon, rated v3-a1-III, is a challenging route with 5 rappels, the longest being 30m. The approach from the Santa Cecilia area takes 1.5 hours, involving stairs, a GR path, and a steep, loose ascent via Canal de la Font de la Llum to Portell de Migdia. From there, a narrow, aerial path marked with blue leads to the canyon entrance. The descent covers 180m with a 70m vertical drop, requiring 2 hours. Anchors consist of parabolts and cordino. The return walk is 40 minutes. A 2x30m or 1x60m rope is needed. This canyon is considered unequipped, implying a need for self-sufficiency in anchoring and rope work. Care should be taken with loose terrain during the approach and descent.

The facts

Grade
v3-a1-III
Course length
180 m
Vertical drop
70 m
Country
Spain
Approach
90 min
In the canyon
120 min
Walk out
40 min
Total
250 min

Photos

Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada
Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

Frequently asked

How hard is Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada?

Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada is graded v3-a1-III. 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 Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada?

Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada is in Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada 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 Torrent de la Cueva P-Petit Montserrat, Barcelona Desequipada?

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