CANYONING
Description:
This activity involves descending the course of the river, canyon or a narrow gorge and can combine the techniques of climbing, abseiling, swimming, floating, jumping and hiking. It takes in rock, natural slides, underground streams, small waterfalls and deep pools.
Place: Sierra de Guara and the Pyrenees
Dates: From April to September
Duration:
Depends on the time it takes to reach the ravine on foot, the duration of the descent and the necessity to return to the same place of departure.
Nº of people: Depends on the canyon; please consult specific details of each canyon on the website.
Necessary material:
- Swimsuit
- Comfortable clothes and light
- Socks
- Comfortable shoes, light and sticky
- Sun cream
- Hat and sunglasses
- Picnic Food and drink
- If spectacles take necessary subject-glasses
Materials included
- Full or two piece neoprene
- Helmet
- Harness and descender
- Backpack
- Watertight drum
- Booties (if deemed appropriate)
Canyon levels
Level 1
FAMILY
Physical activity:
Family ravines.
People: 4-10
CANYONS:
Barrasil, Puntillo, Último caos del Vero, Pequeño Mascún.
Level 2
INITIATION
Physical activity: 4-6 hours
People: 4-8
CANYONS:
Basender, Gorgonchón, Vero, Formiga, Peonera superior, Peonera inferior, Oscuros Balcez, Furco, Fornocal, Fondo, Fontaneta, Portiacha, Liri, Mirava, Escuain, Yesa, Barbaruens, Gloces.
Level 3
ADVANCED
Physical activity: 6-9 hours
People: 4-6
CANYONS:
Gorgas Negras, Mascún, Otin, Cueva Cabrito, Lapazosa, Formiga+Gorgonchón, Aigüeta de Eriste, Sorrosal, Ordiso, Chimiachas, Fondo.
Level 4
TECHNICAL
Physical activity: 6-9 hours
People: maximum 4
CANYONS:
Ask.
The data sheets are approximate and introductory so advise. consult a professional or inquire more closely before making activity.