
Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas
This committing aquatic canyon, Valporquero by Sil de las Perlas - La Covona, requires a full wetsuit and two 35m ropes. The approach involves leaving one car at KM10 of LE-315 and a second at Mirador Atalaya de Valporquero, followed by a 15-minute walk to the entrance. The descent includes 13 rappels, the longest being 31m, along with fixed ropes, a 4m jump/traverse, and a toboggan/traverse. Notable features include the Gran Campana overhang, Paso de las Cuchillas, Sala del Lago, Paso del Reloj, and the Gran Cascada. Anchors are stainless steel parabolts and chemical bolts. Expect 5 hours for the descent through this active water course, followed by a 20-minute return walk. The canyon is rated v4-a3-IV, indicating a significant aquatic challenge and commitment.
The facts
- Grade
- v4-a3-IV
- Course length
- 750 m
- Vertical drop
- 221 m
- Where
- Valporquero de Torío, León
- Country
- Spain
- Coordinates
- 42.9094, -5.5638
- Approach
- 15 min
- In the canyon
- 300 min
- Walk out
- 20 min
- Total
- 335 min
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Frequently asked
How hard is Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas?
Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas is graded v4-a3-IV. 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 Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas?
Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas is in Valporquero de Torío, León, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.
How long does Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas take?
About 335 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 Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas?
Yes. Open Valporquero por Sil de las Perlas in the app, log the descent with the date and who came along, rate it and add your photos. It then counts on your profile.
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