Barranco Seco

Descent of the equipped section of this ravine in Castril.

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Canyoning

Spring

Technical data sheet

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Technical Difficulty:

Ravine which is usually dry, with rappels that reache altitudes between 4 and 25 m, and that is considered as medium ciommitment (V3 A1 III). It can be technical and dangerous with high flow

Equipment:

Partial, with expansive anchors with plates and rings. Has some natural or partially natural anchors. This is not a sport descent, but rather a land of adventure.

Time with stops: 05:10 h.

Details on the duration:

Approaching distance on foot (from the upper car park): 1:50 pm.
Ravine: 3:20 h.
Exit on foot (to the lower car park): 0:00 h.

Distance: 2,80 Km.

Details on the distance:

Approaching distance on foot (from the upper car park): 2,3 km
Ravine: 515 m.
Exit on foot (to the lower car park): 0:00 h.: 0 m.

Positive height gain accumulated: 270,00 m.

Negative height gain accumulated: 370,00 m.

Details on the difference:

Ravine: 222 m.
Num. rappels: 13.
Alt. max. of the rappels: 25 m.

Minimum altitude: 1.058,00 m.

Maximum altitude: 1.423,00 m.

Departure point: Lane Lézar-A326, Castril.

Point of arrival: Lane Lézar-A326, Castril.

Closest/s Population/s : Castril.

Municipality/ies: Castril.

Region/s: Huescar.

Natural Space/s: Natural park of the Sierra de Castril

Map & Profile

Full tour

Total distance: 2956 m

Sketch

Waypoints

Point	Name	*Time ()**	Height	Latitude ()**	Length ()**
0	Upper parking / Cross lanes	0:00 h.	1159 m.	N37° 49' 46.0"	W2° 47' 17.1"
1	Cortijo de los Peñoncillos	0:25 h.	1271 m.	N37° 49' 52.7" "	W2° 47' 29.9
2	Cortijo de Poyo Ramos	1:00 pm.	1413 m.	N37° 50' 04.0"	W2° 47' 37.2"
3	Starting the descent	1:50 pm.	1275 m.	N37° 50' 23.9"	W2° 47' 29.6"
4	End of the descent / Lower parking	5:10 h.	1057 m.	N37° 50' 23.5"	W2° 47' 11.5"

(*) Approximate times counting stops.
(**) Geographic coordinates. European Datum 1.950.

Introduction

The preparation of this review has been possible in great measure to the information and photographs provided by Chema Gómez Fontalba, and photographs donated by the Club Aire Libre Treparriscos (Isabel Morón y Nuria Barrio). Other essential information has been obtained from the one previously published by the Club Secja (secja.blogspot.com).

To make this canyoning activity we will opt to carry out a combination of vehicles. So, we will follow in our vehicles the lane that connects the area of Lézar with the road A-326 (Pozo Alcón-Castril), lane that goes through the right orographic side of the valley of River Castril. When we pass through the place in which the lane we're following goes through Barranco Seco, we will park there the first vehicle and continue on the second 1,7 km more until we reach a crossroad situated shortly after the lane starts going downwards. We will park the second vehicle next to the crossroad (in an esplanade, next to a solitary holm oak), and we will start to walk following the secondary lane that goes to our right, going up the hill. We will follow the lane until we reach the Cortijo de los Peñoncillos and, passing it, following a somewhat fuzzy track, we will go up a valley until we reach the ruins of the Cortijo de Poyo Ramos. Above said farmhouse, we will find its threshing floor, next to which we will pass to start our descent in a northeast direction. Soon we will turn slightly left, go up a hill, and then turn right to descend until we reach the bed of the Barranco Seco. Once on the bed, we will follow it briefly in an upwards direction until we find the first rappel. The Barranco Seco doesn't usually carry much water, except after heavy rains or the thaw after a snowfall, like the rest of the ravines in this zone. The descent of the ravine implies the completion of up to 13 rappels and various overhangs, without the possibility of jumping, and flows alternating open sections with more closed or engorged sections. Once we overcome the chaos of blocks that make up the last difficulty of the descent, we will walk for 250 meters through the riverbed until we reach our first vehicle.

The header of Barranco Seco is situated on the south-eastern slope of the Pico del Buitre, peak that, with its 2021 meters of altitude, and its prominent silhouette, is the one that stands out the most in the Sierra de Castril.

The Barranco Seco is situated very close to the Barranco del Buitre, being able to make the descent of both on the same day.

Description

DURATION:

The realization of this activity requires 1/2 day.

DIFFICULTY:

Very high. It is a descent of ravines that, in consequence, requires the knowledge of specific techniques, the use of a proper team, and a prior and deep understanding of the aquatic environment in which the activity is carried out. As in any canyoning activity, there is an evident exposure to falls with very serious consequences. It is possible that the fixed equipment this ravine counts on, and on which depends the progression and/or the protection against falls in some sections (anchors, handrails, etc), is not in good condition, as we do not have a regulated periodic maintenance. It is the responsibility of each user to see/check if the equipment is located correctly and judge whether or not they can trust it before they use it. The activity is developed in the interior of a course of water that, depending on the moment (during defrost, immediately after a snowfall, after a period of rain or storm), could dramatically increase their flow, becoming very technical and dangerous. Technically, under normal conditions, this is a ravine normally dry or with little water, vertical, of little difficulty and of low commitment (V3 A1 III), perceptions about the difficulty that should only be considered by those already initiated). The rock is not slippery. We must never underestimate risks and overestimate our capabilities. In case of doubt, please always resort to a professional ravine guide.

M. I. D. E. Method (tour Information):

Assessment of aspects 1 to 5.

WATER:

There are No points where to stock up on water for the route.

MATERIAL NEEDED:

Individual: helmet, a swimsuit and water Shirt (dispensable when dry), booties, wetsuit and neoprene gloves (dispensable when dry), canyoning harness, canyoning boots (for trekking in dry), cowstail (e.g.: made with 2 locking biners, a dynamic rope of 9-10 mm in diameter and 1 maillon of 8 mm in diameter), 1 belay device (1 figure eight or similar, with 1 locking biner), whistle, pocket knife (with 1 carabiner and 1 thin auxiliary rope to tie it to the harness), 4 locking biners, 3 rings of sewn lanyard (1x120 cm and 2x60 cm, with their respective pairs of locking biners), material for self-rescue (e.g.: 2 locking biners, 1 of them with a built-in polley, and 2 rings of auxiliary rope with a 7 mm diameter), canyioning bag (ordinary backpack when dry), watertight bag (dispensable when dry), water (1.5-2 l.), food, charged cell phone, charged headtorch, thermal blanket, lighter, sunscreen, goggles (dispensable when dry), and spare clothing and footwear to leave in the vehicle.

Collective: 1 60m semi-static rope, 2 auxiliary ropes of 7 mm of diameter and 3 m. and 5 m. of length, 1 locking pulley (with 1 symmetrical carabiner), 2 figure eight (1+1 spare for assembly of a detachable anchor), 1 multi anchor plate, 2-3 maillons of 8 mm of diameter, a first aid kit and GPS (with spare batteries).

BEST TIME/S:

Spring is the best time to make this ravine, although it can also be performed in summer, autumn, and in winter, being especially cold if the ravine is carrying water in the latter period. The decisive factor is not so much the time but the flow of the ravine in every moment.

MAPPING:

Natural park of the Sierra de Castril. Scale of 1:30,000. Editorial Piolet.

LANDSCAPE, FLORA AND FAUNA:

Karst landscape characterized by deep ravines, channels, depressions of considerable size, caves, shelters...

You will find vegetation composed of oaks, pines, willows, cornicabra, hackberry...

The purity of the water in these areas supports a healthy population of rainbow trouts which, in turn, makes possible the existence of their natural predators, such as the grey heron, the kingfisher or the otter. In the riparian zones sing greenfinches, warblers, wagtails, and robins, while in the wooded areas are inhabited by weasels, martens, and wild boars. It is possible to observe the wild mountain goat, while vultures, peregrine falcons, and golden eagles inhabit the higher walls. The bearded vulture has recently been introduced in these mountain ranges.

MATCHING ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES:

Descent of the Barranco del Buitre o de Lézar, Castril
Descent of the Barranco de la Malena, Castril
Descent of the Barranco de Túnez, Castril

REMARKS:

It is necessary to consider that the descents of canyons are, very often, the subject of re-equipment, sometimes motivated by the wear and tear of the installation (as it's subjected to the force of the water, and what that entails), and at other times, with the object of improving the existing or, simply, to equip according to the federal rules what was previously constituted as an area of adventure. It is because of all of the above that the characteristics of the equipment this descent counts on can substantially vary with the pass of time.

At the time of the writing of this review (September 2017), the maintenance of the fixed equipment this ravine counts on is not ideal, and may also be considered that such equipment is insufficient. It is for this reason that we are facing an area of adventure, not rappelling as a sport itself, a circumstance that forces us to accept the risks that this activity entails.

This descent does not have exits until after the completion of the last rappel or overhang (R13/r6), depending if you opt for one or the other way to overcome the chaos of the blocks that constitutes the last difficulty.

In the ravine descents where, as in this case, you can opt for the combination of vehicles, it is very important to pay attention to where we place the keys of the vehicle during the development of the activity. It could be that, by neglect, we forget the keys of the vehicle situated at the end of the path in the interior of the vehicle parked at the start of it, which would lead to our return on foot to the vehicle situated at the start of the path.

If for the completion of this activity, we are unable to perform the combination of vehicles or lack a sufficient number of them, we will have to park at the end of the ravine and add 1.7 kilometers to the driving distance, and about 30 minutes of time to the approach on foot.

RULES TO RESPECT:

Summarized in a brief guide to environmental regulations applied to mountain sports in protected natural spaces of Andalusia (pages 54 and 55) and reflected more widely in the Decree 98/2005, 11 April, approving the Plan of Management of Natural Resources and the master Plan for Use and Management of the Natural Park of Sierra de Castril.

The realization of this descent requires prior authorization. For this you have to send an application to the Delegación Territorial de Medio Ambiente y Ordenación del Territorio in Granada (Address.: C/Joaquina Eguaras, 2, Edif. Almanjayar, 18071, Granada, Spain, Tel.: 958 14 52 00, Fax: 958 14 52 15). To do so online, use the following link (which works even if it says that it's “out of service”).

WEATHER:

ROAD CONDITIONS:

Before making the descent of the gully it is recommended to consult its conditions (equipment, flow rate, etc). Some of the websites you can consult are:

How to arrive by car

We leave from Granada through the bypass (highway A-44) in the direction of Jaén/Madrid. We take the exit 118 (A-92/Almeria/Murcia/Malaga/Algeciras/N-342/Cordoba/Aeropuerto) in the direction of Almeria/Murcia. Already in the A-92 we continue on it until we pass Guadix, joining the A-92N in the direction of Baza/Murcia. We will continue along the A-92N until we get to the exit 43 (Baza(center)/Benamaurel), followed then by the road A-4200 in the direction of Benamaurel/Castilléjar/Cortes de Baza/Castril. Past Benamaurel, take the road GR-9106 in the direction of Cortes de Baza/Castril, and, later, the GR-9105 in the direction of Castril. After passing through the district of Almontaras, we will arrive at a crossroads and must follow the road A-326 to Castril/Pozo Alcón/Parque Natural Sierra de Castril. At this address you will find the detour to the Natural Park of Sierra de Castril, and shall follow the indications through an asphalted lane. Past the village of Cuquillo the lane turns into a dirt road. Following the road, we will cross the River Castril thanks to a bridge and, after 400 meters, to the left, we will find the lane that goes to the farmhouses Majada de Lézar and Corrales del Buitre. Moving 400 meters along this lane, in a steep curve to the right, turn the turning to the left. We will continue to 2.1 km and park the first vehicle next to the bed of the Barranco Seco (parking below, point 4). Continuing along the lane for 1.7 miles, you will reach the intersection where we will park the second vehicle and start walking (upper parking, point 0).

Parking

Available.

Parking exit:

Lane Lézar-A326, Castril
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Parking arrival:

Lane Lézar-A326, Castril
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How to get there by public transport

The access to this route, using the public transport here exposed, will require, due to the buses available, the overnight stay in Castril for at least one night.

The buses that depart in the direction of Castril do it from the Bus station in Granada which do it at different hours. Once we get to the bus stop Castril, we will have to contact any transportation service so that they can drive us to the Lane Lézar-A326 where we will begin the activity (point 0). we will have to make an agreement with the carrier so that they will pick us up in the same lane in which the activity ends (point 4) about 5:00 h later, so that they can return to Castril. The buses that depart from Castril in the direction of Granada also do it at different hours.

Route

Once we parked our second vehicle (point 0), we will start walking along the secondary lane that goes up the slope, zigzagging and in a north-westerly direction. As we climb up we will gain views over the Embalse del Portillo, which stores the water that descends through the valley of the River Castril.

Ascendiendo por el carril secundario durante la aproximación — Ascending up the secondary lane during the approach

El Embalse del Portillo visto durante la aproximación — The Reservoir of the Portillo seen during the approach

The lane ends at the Cortijo de los Peñoncillos (point 1), from which we will continue to rise following a somewhat unclear trail, through a valley, surrounded by oaks and scrubs. Soon the vegetation will start to become scarce, making more evident the karst terrain from which it springs. We will pass next to the ruins of the Cortijo de Poyo Ramos (point 2) and, above, we will find its preserved threshing floor, surrounded in part by dry stone walls.

Ruinas del Cortijo de Poyo Ramos — Ruins of the Cortijo de Poyo Ramos

Hacia la era del Cortijo de Poyo Ramos — To Cortijo de Poyo Ramos

Era del Cortijo de Poyo Ramos — Threshing floor of the Cortijo de Poyo Ramos

The threshing floor is the culmination of our journey upward. From here it will be all downwards. We'll first descend in a peaceful way and in the northeast direction, however, we shall avoid continuing descending the valley we're in and turn slightly left, going above a hill. Once down the hill, we will find ourselves in a second valley which we will now descend until we reached the bed of the Barranco Seco.

Descendiendo hacia el barranco, cuya cerrada se adivina enfrente. Al fondo, Sierra Seca — Going down towards the ravine, whose cerrada can be seen in front.
In the background, Sierra Seca

Once we are in the bed of the ravine, we will walk in the downward direction until we reach the anchor of the first rappel (R1, point 3).

This first rappel counts with an anchor composed of a single anchor point, which is why it is preferable to climb down with a lot of care (securing from the anchor point the least qualified people of the group, which will have to try not to “hang”) or, preferably, mount the abseil using one of the pine trees located on the right bank of the river.

Vistas hacia la cerrada desde la cabecera del primer rápel (R1) — Views towards the cerrada from the anchor of the first rappel (R1)

After overcoming this first difficulty, we will walk about 50 meters of a relatively open riverbed and we will climb down a few times to get to the anchor of the second abseil (R2).

En el tramo del descenso comprendido entre el primer rápel (R1) y el segundo (R2) — In the stretch of the descent between
the first rappel (R1) and the second (R2)

The second abseil marks the start of an engorged zone of about 2 meters in width, approximately, in the interior of which are 5 rappels more (R2-R6).

Tercer rápel (R3, a la izquierda) y cuarto rápel, con caudal (R4, a la derecha) — Third abseil (R3, to the left) and fourth abseil, with flow rate (R4, to the right)

Quinto rápel (R5), seco (a la izquierda) y con caudal (a la derecha) — Fifth abseil (R5), dry (left) and with flow (right)

Sexto rápel (R6), con caudal — Sixth abseil (R6), with flow rate

The seventh abseil (R7) runs through a kind of “hall”, of 1 meter in width, and can be avoided by the right, climbing down.

Evitando el séptimo rápel destrepando (R7 oculto a la derecha) — Avoiding the seventh rappel climbing down (R7 hidden to the right)

After climbing down some parts, and performing a rappel, the eighth (R8), we will reach a wide area of the channel that will enable us to see the opposite side of the valley of the River Castril. Under this place, ideal to make a stop, we will find the anchor of the ninth abseil (R9), with which we will begin the final leg of the descent.

Octavo rápel (R8), con caudal — Eighth abseil (R8), with flow rate

Noveno rápel (R9), cabecera en seco (a la izquierda) y desde la recepción con caudal (a la derecha) — Ninth abseil (R9), anchor in dry (left)
and from the landing with flow (to the right)

Décimo rápel (R10), con caudal — Tenth abseil (R10), with flow rate

Undécimo rápel (R11) — Eleventh abseil (R11)

The twelfth abseil (R12) is the one that reaches the greatest height, 25 meters. It starts avoiding an embedded block and presents a fig tree halfway down.

Duodécimo rápel (R12) — Twelfth abseil (R12)

After the twelfth abseil, we will have the possibility of mounting a last rappel, the thirteenth (R13), or climbing down with care the chaos of blocks that the rappel covers.

Destrepando el caos de bloques final (R13 posible) — Climbing down the final chaos of blocks (R13 possible)

Once overcome the chaos of blocks, the only thing left to do will be to continue for about 250 meters through the channel and reach the place in which we parked our first vehicle, there where the track crosses the ravine (point 4).

Llegando al aparcamiento de abajo — Arriving at the parking lot below

Places of tourist interest

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Accommodation

ACCOMMODATIONS:

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BARS AND RESTAURANTS:

Active tourism companies

MOUNTAIN GUIDES AND ACTIVE TOURISM COMPANIES:

The tracks for GPS in general, and, in particular, registered in ravines, corridors, corners and other tight places, generally contain inaccuracies.

Most of the GPS reflect the graphic scale of the map in the screen. As we activate the zoom of the device, the scale of the map will vary. If we “get closer to the ground,” the scale of the map decreases, and, consequently, we see a smaller amount of “ground” than if we “get away” from it, that is to say, that we increase the scale of the map.

When you follow a downloaded and previously stored track in our GPS, we must ensure that the scale of the map on which the path appears is never too small. We will seek to “get away” from the floor, and we will not obsess with faithfully following the stored track , because we may not notice the inaccuracies that the latter contains.

The precision of the GPS is used to record the route was a, and the GPS that we are using for doing it is another, and therefore, it will be impossible that the points of both tracks, which serves us as a guide and that we are recording, match at 100%. It is for this reason that, even with a single way to move from a particular place, let us note that the track serves us guide runs several meters to the right or to the left of our location.

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The equipment, signaling, and any other type of installation on the route may also suffer unforeseen variations with the passage of time, for various reasons such as weather, deterioration, or vandalism; therefore it is strongly recommended to be accompanied by a guide if you do not know the terrain or the situation in which the signaling or equipment are located.

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Inform yourselves about the weather in the area. Do not forget that the weather in the mountain is very variable. Today, there are numerous possibilities of obtaining this information. This information is valuable to analyze, evaluate and assess the tolerability of these risks (rain, snow, storms, wind, etc.) which may be present or to accompany the activity. The paths may vary a lot depending on the time of the year and the weather conditions, therefore it is recommended to pay attention to the recommendations made in this regard and check the weather before each departure.

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This information can be confirmed in the information centers, mountain guides, shelters, Police, etc., The information contained in this website is based on optimal conditions and equipment in good condition to do the activity, and it is not the responsibility of the Provincial council of Granada the conditions of the sport equipment.

Adapt the activity to our physical conditions. Be modest and learn to resign. You have to know to renounce, even though one is very experienced. The mountain will always be there and will wait for us. Always put first the safety of the collective, second the safety of the individual. You should never be too self-confident or lessen your focus, no tter how easy the activity is. The physical ability is fundamental to the realization of any activity in the mountains, so there is no overvaluing our physical abilities, and we have to know how to adapt the paths to our terms. In case of not having sufficient capacity, users should refrain from doing the routes.

Adapt the activity to our technical conditions. For the carrying out of any activity in the mountain and more those that involve some risk, it is necessary to have knowledge of the specific techniques and necessary to carry them out; so we recommend people who do not have the necessary knowledge to refrain from performing any activity, even those that seem easier like hiking. The simple reading of the reviews contained in this website do not train any person for practicing the activity. It is always recommended the accompaniment of guides and staff specialized in the mountains.

Likewise, it requires a prior and deep understanding of the medium in which the activity is carried out, as well as the right time and the optimal conditions to carry it out.

Personal technical equipment. It is absolutely essential to bring the technical material, clothing, footwear, specific documentation, equipment, sun protection, food and water, etc., necessary to perform sports activities. If the activity is of high commitment, it should be expanded to first aid kit and emergency resources. The equipment must be perfectly revised and adjusted to the information and pre-planning.

Subjective objective risks inherent in all sport activities on the mountain. In all athletic activities on the mountain there is an evident exposure to falls with very serious consequences, which may be, but not limited to: brain Trauma, in limbs due to slipping on rocks, in the jumps without any visibility of the bottom, poor reception to the water in the jumps, assurance deficient in the descent of rappelling, extreme tiredness, excess of confidence, lack of preparation or equipment for the activity, inappropriate use of material, hypothermia, and dehydration.

This type of sporting activity involves risks that each participant must know and assume.

We must never underestimate risks and overestimate our capabilities.

It is possible that the fixed equipment the activity counts on (ravines, climbing, etc) and that depends on the progression and/or the protection against the fall in some sections, is not in good condition, as we do not have a regulated periodic maintenance. It is the responsibility of each user to see/check if the material is in good conditions and judge whether or not they can trust in it before you use it.

There are activities which develop in the snow, in places that are very exposed, or in the inside of a course of water, and depending on the time (during defrost, immediately after a snowfall, after a period of rain or storm), could dramatically increase the flow becoming very technical and dangerous. We must never underestimate risks and overestimate our capabilities.

This type of sporting activity involves risks that each participant must know and assume.

As well as an activity in the nature, there may be rock falls, landslides or trees, etc

Guides. In case you go with a guide, you must follow the instructions of the guides, coordinators, or people with more experience, preventing situations of risk, personal or groupal. It is necessary to put in the knowledge of the guides or companions of the activity any possible injury or incident which may affect the development of the activity before and during the athletic activity in nature.

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Do not go alone to the mountain to perform the activity. If you do so, limit yourselves only to places with prior experience, known and consistent with your physical ability and technique. Except in exceptional circumstances, never to leave alone a member of the group, and much less if they're injured or fatigued.

Report on the activity and planned itinerary and respect what has been planned. Communicate to someone (shelter, camping, hotel, friends, relatives) the place and the activity to be performed. And importantly, even if sometimes it is cumbersome, it is imperative to warn that same person of the end of the activity. This recommendation is essential when trying to perform a solo activity.

Graduations. The participants of the activities should be trained to perform the activities in function of the graduation set for each activity, so it is your responsibility to know these rankings and the risks that it involves, therefore you assume performing the activity and everything that could happen.

Learn how to orient yourself. Carry GPS, mapping of the area and compass. You can not trust everything to the GPS, in certain situations it may fail. With a proper handling of the compass and map, we can reduce the risks and prevent accidents.

The tracks for GPS in general, and, in particular, registered in ravines, corridors, corners and other tight places, generally contain inaccuracies.

The precision of the GPS is used to record the route is one, and the GPS that we are using for doing it is another, and therefore, it will be impossible that the points of both tracks which serves us as a guide and that we are recording, match at 100%. It is for this reason that, even when there is only one way to travel a particular location, let us note that the track that serves us as a guide runs several meters to the right or to the left of our location.

The activity in the mountains is not finished until we return to a safe place. The summit is only half of the journey. Do let your guard down until you're completely safe. This includes returning home in your car. There are too many mountain sports practitioners who have road accidents after a tough activity.

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If there's any accident alert the emergency number, and even the family members or emergency contact. Every minute is important. To meet this recommendation is necessary to carry a mobile phone with charged batteries or any other means of communication to launch the alarm. The GPS is very useful to properly communicate our position and to facilitate our location. In Spain, the monst useful emergency phone numbers are 112 (Civil Protection), 062 (Civil Guard).

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The various activities contained in this website, are part of what are considered to be risk sports, and they require learning and experience. This website provides technical information for many sport activities in nature, existing at present in the province of Granada, without managing to include, on occasions, information about the state of conservation and maintenance of the routes, facilities or equipment, if there's any. Therefore, the security contiditions for each and every proposed activity are not guaranteed.

The Provincial council of Granada does not assume in any case any responsibility for accidents that may occur while performing the activities listed here.

The information contained in this website is not intended to replace in any case, the experience of participating in sporting activities in the nature, who should be aware of the risks associated with the practice of these sports that are presented here and assume the responsibility to address these risks.

Some of the areas included in this guide are located within protected natural spaces subject to specific legislation and that the mountaineer should know beforehand.

The Provincial council of Granada does not assume in any case, the legal consequences of any infringements against the current legislation.

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Barranco Seco

Descent of the equipped section of this ravine in Castril.

Downloads

Very high

Low Mountain

Canyoning

Between 6 and 12 hours

Linear