Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superior
This short, easy canyon near Mussara is ideal for beginners, with a quick 10-minute approach. It features 7 rappels, the longest being 12m, and some downclimbs. The anchors are 10mm parabolts with homemade stainless steel rings. The descent is mostly dry, though some sections may have mud or small pools. There are no significant water obstacles, so a wetsuit is not required. The route is well-equipped and offers escape options throughout. After the 1-hour descent, a 15-minute return walk leads back to the parking area. A single 30m rope is sufficient for this canyon.
The facts
- Grade
- v2-a1-I
- Course length
- 280 m
- Vertical drop
- 80 m
- Where
- Mussara, Tarragona
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 41.2521, 1.0283
- Approach
- 10 min
- In the canyon
- 60 min
- Walk out
- 15 min
- Total
- 85 min
Photos
Photos by Photo © RocJumper
Other canyons nearby
- Barranc de l’Encens + Barranc de les Tosques con 1 Cochev3 · 2.7 km away
- Barranc Mas dels Frares o Gorg o Gorguetv3 · 3.5 km away
- Barranco de la Pixera o de l’Abeuradav3 · 4.8 km away
- Barranc de Tarrascona o Morteretsv2 · 4.8 km away
- Barranc de la Llenguaeixuta por Grau de la Xota K1v3 · 4.8 km away
- Barranc d’en Fort + Barranc de la Llúdrigav3 · 4.8 km away
Frequently asked
How hard is Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superior?
Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superior is graded v2-a1-I. 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 Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superior?
Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superior is in Mussara, Tarragona, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superior 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 Barranc Vall de la Bassa Superior?
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