Torrent de Fondo Inferior
The Torrent de Fondo Inferior, also known as Font Seca or Santa Caterina Inferior, is a dry canyon in Montserrat. The approach takes 15 minutes from the La Salut hermitage parking, following a GR path towards Cova de Salnitre. The descent involves 5 rappels, the longest being 25m, with a total vertical drop of 400m over 900m. Anchors are equipped with parabolts and chemical hangers. The route includes a peculiar and challenging section within a cave, the "Pas de la Barra," requiring contortionism to pass under an embedded block, protected by a thin cable. Note that the Torrent de Fondo is prohibited from March 1st to July 31st. A 2x30m or 1x60m rope is needed. The return walk is 15 minutes. This canyon is rated V3 A1 II.
The facts
- Grade
- v3-a1-II
- Course length
- 900 m
- Vertical drop
- 400 m
- Where
- Montserrat, Barcelona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.6067, 1.8108
- Approach
- 15 min
- In the canyon
- 120 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 150 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
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Frequently asked
How hard is Torrent de Fondo Inferior?
Torrent de Fondo Inferior is graded v3-a1-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 Torrent de Fondo Inferior?
Torrent de Fondo Inferior is in Montserrat, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Torrent de Fondo Inferior take?
About 150 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 Fondo Inferior?
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