Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
v3-a2-II250 mSant Julià de Cerdanyola, Barcelona, Spain

Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola

The Torrent del Greixot, or Riu de Cerdanyola, offers a 1.5-hour descent with 5 rappels, the longest being 35m. The 25-minute approach from Sant Julià de Cerdanyola involves parking at either a lower or upper spot. From the upper parking near the hermitage, a path leads to the torrent, requiring a somewhat tricky turn to descend to the water's edge. Anchors are excellent, featuring parabolts, chemical bolts, and natural points. The canyon begins with an optional P6, followed by the main rappels. The water level dictates whether a shorty or full wetsuit is needed. Two 40m ropes are required. The return walk is a quick 10 minutes.

The facts

Grade
v3-a2-II
Course length
250 m
Vertical drop
80 m
Where
Sant Julià de Cerdanyola, Barcelona
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.2234, 1.8921
Approach
25 min
In the canyon
90 min
Walk out
10 min
Total
125 min

Photos

Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola
Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola?

Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola is graded v3-a2-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 del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola?

Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola is in Sant Julià de Cerdanyola, Barcelona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Torrent del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola take?

About 125 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 del Greixot o Riu de Cerdanyola?

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