Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
v4-a1-II1,000 mVega de Pas, Cantabria, Spain

Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior

The Yera 1 canyon, or Yera Superior, is located near Vega de Pas. The approach can be done in 15 minutes with a car shuttle, or 45 minutes without, involving a steep, sometimes indistinct path to the top of R1. The canyon has variable water flow, visible from the road, and requires a full wetsuit and two 40 m ropes. The descent features 12 rappels, with the longest being 35 m. The first rappel is 30 m down a slippery ramp. R2 is 33 m, accessed via a fixed handline. Anchors are acceptable parabolts. There are several escape routes available. After the descent, the return is very short (1 minute) if using a car shuttle, or 30 minutes otherwise. This canyon is suitable for those with some experience due to its verticality and commitment.

The facts

Grade
v4-a1-II
Course length
1,000 m
Vertical drop
170 m
Where
Vega de Pas, Cantabria
Country
Spain
Coordinates
43.1585, -3.7821
Approach
15 min
In the canyon
120 min
Walk out
1 min
Total
136 min

Photos

Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior
Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior

Photos by Photo © RocJumper

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Frequently asked

How hard is Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior?

Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior is graded v4-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 Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior?

Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior is in Vega de Pas, Cantabria, Spain. The coordinates above open the exact spot on a map.

How long does Barranco Yera 1 o Yera Superior take?

About 136 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 Yera 1 o Yera Superior?

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