Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto
v4-a3-III450 mParzán, Huesca, Spain

Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto

The Barranco de Urdiceto, near Parzán, is an aquatic canyon with 9 rappels, requiring a full wetsuit and two 20m ropes. The 20-minute approach involves a steep track, then a path directly to the streambed. The descent features a 10m rappel between large blocks, a 3m rappel to access the next anchor, and a 10m rappel that is somewhat boxed in by slippery walls. A 16m rappel can be done through the water flow or avoided via a handline to an anchor on the left. Further down, a 4m drop offers options for jumping, tobogganing, or rappelling. There's also a 4m rappel to protect access to the next anchor due to slippery ground, followed by an 11m rappel. The return walk is a quick 5 minutes.

The facts

Grade
v4-a3-III
Course length
450 m
Vertical drop
100 m
Where
Parzán, Huesca
Country
Spain
Coordinates
42.6606, 0.2084
Approach
20 min
In the canyon
60 min
Walk out
5 min
Total
85 min

Photos

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Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto?

Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto is graded v4-a3-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 Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto?

Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto is in Parzán, Huesca, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto take?

About 85 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 Barranco de Urdiceto o Ordiceto?

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