Barranco del Buitre o de Lézar

Descent of the short, vertical, and narrow lower section of this ravine, located in the Natural Park of the Sierra de Castril.

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Technical Difficulty:

Ravine that is often found dry, or carries little water, which has rappels reaching heights between 3 and 25 m, and is considered as low commitment (V3 A1 III). It can be technical and dangerous with high flow.

Equipment:

chemicals and expansive anchors (parabolts). Fixed handrails of rope and cable.

Time with stops: 02:00 h.

Details on the duration:

Approaching distance on foot (from the car park): 0:02 h.
Ravine: 1:38 h.
Exit on foot (back to the car park): 0:20 h.

Distance: 630,00 Km.

Details on the distance:

Approaching distance on foot (from the car park): 121 m.
Ravine: 170 m.
Exit on foot (back to the car park): 339 m.

Negative height gain accumulated: 77,00 m.

Details on the difference:

Ravine: 70 m.
Num. rappels: 10.
Max. alt. of the rappels: 27 m (avoiding R9).

Minimum altitude: 977,00 m.

Maximum altitude: 1.055,00 m.

Departure point: Cortijo la Majada of Lézar, Castril.

Point of arrival: Cortijo la Majada of Lézar, Castril.

Water points: Yes.

List of water points:

The pool in which the ravine descent ends is the result of a permanent upwelling of water, the Manantial de Lézar (some sources identify it as the Fuente del Maguillo).

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: 659 m

Sketch

Waypoints

Point	Name	*Time ()**	Height	Latitude ()**	Length ()**
0	Parking	0:00 h.	1051 m.	N37° 50' 54.1"	W2° 46' 47.7"
1	Start of bottom section	0:02 h.	1047 m.	N37° 50' 51.3"	W2° 46' 51.1"
2	Exit of the ravine / Trail	1:40 pm.	977 m.	N37° 50' 49.2"	W2° 46' 45.2"
3	Path	1:55 pm.	1040 m.	N37° 50' 54.6"	W2° 46' 43.7"
0	Parking	2:00 pm.	1051 m.	N37° 50' 54.1"	W2° 46' 47.7"

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

Introduction

The realization of this review is due in large measure to Chema Gómez Fontalba and the ClubClub Aire Libre Treparriscos (Isabel Morón y Gerar Infante), who have generously contributed by providing information and photographs of the descent. Other essential information has been obtained from the one previously published by Jaime Escolano (nativojaime.blogspot.com).

The descent proposed here comprises only the lower section of the Barranco del Buitre o de Lézar, the equipped section with a more immediate access between the three you have in this ravine. The approach on foot to the start of the descent is made from the Cortijo la Majada de Lézar, the lowest of the two farmhouses existing in this area. Once introduced into the bed of the ravine, there will be up to 10 rappels, of which 8 are a must. The last 2 rappels of the ravine are the most impressive, being 23 and 25 meters in height, respectively. The descent ends in the Manantial de Lézar, this ravine's permanent water source. The return to the start point is made through a path that, after going up the orographic left side of the ravine, it is linked with the road that goes up to the Cortijo Majada de Lézar.

The Sierra de la Cabrilla constitutes an extensive limestone terrain in which exists heights near the 2000 meters and which includes level sections of the terrain as the defining objects of a primarily horizontal landscape. To the east, this thin plateau belonging to Cazorla, plunges through deep and rough ravines in which the waters previously filtered by the limestone flow and end up joining the waters of the River Castril. The Barranco del Buitre o de Lézar is located among said ravines.

Presiding over the head of the Barranco del Buitre stands the peak from which it receives the name. The Pico del Buitre is, with 2021 meters of altitude, one of the most emblematic peaks of the Natural Park of the Sierra de Castril, due to its prominence and identifiable silhouette

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:

The pool in which the ravine descent ends is the result of a permanent upwelling of water, the Manantial de Lézar (some sources identify it as the Fuente del Maguillo).

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 perform this ravine, although it can also be performed in summer, autumn, or winter. The decisive factor is not the time but the water flow of the ravine at 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 Seco, Castril.
Decrease in 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 2018), the state of the fixed equipment which the proposed descent counts on is good. It should be noted that there are no exits during the route, and must be completed in order to be able to get out of the bed of the ravine.

Upstream to this descent is the Cerrada de Lézar or Garganta del Buitre, which, among canyoneers, is identified as the upper section of the Barranco del Buitre. The descent of the Cerrada de Lézar is also equipped with 5 ledges, some of them able to be climbed down, the highest having 6 meters of height.

Below, between the Cerrada de Lézar and the lower part of the ravine (the one reviewed here), is situated the middle section of the ravine, which has 4 ledges, 2 of them appropriate for rappel, the highest having 16 meters of height.

The three equipped sections the ravine counts on can be descended either jointly or independently.

The access to the place where the descent of the upper section starts is complex, as it involves going up the Chinar del Buitre (located to the orographic left of the Barranco del Buitre), and, through an ancient and diffuse muleteering path, reaching a hill from which we can descend to the bed of the ravine, where the “back door” of theCerrada de Lézar is located.

The approach to the start of the middle section of the ravine is shorter and simpler. It is made from the signaled path “Cerrada de Lézar”, going in the direction of the lower part of the same. Once beyond the Cortijo Los Corrales del Buitre, the highest of the two existing farmhouses in the area, we will move down the trail about 200 meters, descend to the bed of the ravine, and look for the anchor of the abseil that reaches a height of 16 meters, the first ledge of the middle section of the ravine.

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 decline requires the prior authorisation. For this you have to send an application to the Territorial Delegation of Environment and spatial Planning 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 on-line, 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. Ascending through this track, without turning, we get to the Cortijo la Majada of Lézar, in whose vicinity we can find parking (point 0). The last meters of the lane before reaching the parking could be difficult to overcome with our vehicle due to the strong slope and loose terrain.

Parking

Available.

Parking exit:

Cortijo la Majada of Lézar, Castril.
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Parking arrival:

Cortijo la Majada of Lézar, 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 drive us up to the Cortijo la Majada of Lézar (0 point). Upon arriving at the Farmhouse Flock Lézar we will have to make an agreement with the carrier so that they will pick us up there about 2:00 h later, so that we can return to Castril after performing the activity. The buses that depart from Castril in the direction of Granada also do it at different hours.

Route

Vista del Barranco del Buitre desde el carril de acceso al Cortijo Majada de Lézar — View of the Barranco del Buitre from the lane
used to access the Cortijo la Majada de Lézar

From the widening of the road in which we will park our vehicle (point 0), we will head towards the ravine, passing behind the Cortijo Majada de Lézar which we will see situated at scarcely 50 metres from the parking.

Once we have placed ourselves comfortably inside the bed of the ravine (point 1), which is open and surrounded by some trees at this point, we will get ready to begin the descent.

A few meters away, in the downward direction, we will find the anchor of the first rappel (R1). For secure access to the anchor of this rappel, there is a handrail made out of rope located on the right.

Once the first rappel is done (R1), which has a height of approximately 5 meters, we will find ourselves situated squarely in the interior of the narrow and vertical gorge that constitutes the lower part of the Barranco del Buitre. The anchor of the second abseil (R2) is located to the right of an embedded block. This abseil reaches a height of about 8 meters, and its landing will be over a pool of little depth.

Garganta del barranco vista desde la cabecera del segundo rápel (R2) — Throat of the ravine viewed from the anchor of the second abseil (R2)

The third abseil of the descent (R3) reaches up to 4 meters and can be climbed down. Further on we can find the fourth abseil (R4), of also 4 meters of height.

It is necessary to take into account that, were the ravine to carry some water, the landings of all the rappels are carried out on shallow rock pools.

The fifth abseil (R5) is again very short, only 3 meters. After it is a short ledge (r1), which also has up to 3 meters and that we must climb down with caution.

Were there pools of water, we will always seek to land gently on them, because, as has been said, they are not deep.

Next to the anchor of the sixth abseil (R6), we will find an embedded block, and, once done, we will see that to our right there is a handrail made of cable from which, its first anchor gives us the option of abseiling again (R7).

Séptimo rápel (R7).Obsérvese el pasamanos de cable instalado sobre la pared izquierda (derecha orográfica del barranco) — Seventh abseil (R7). Note the cable handrail installed
on the left wall (orographic right of the ravine)

The aforementioned handrails have around 7 meters in length and serve to avoid the danger that it poses to access the anchor of the eighth abseil (R8) when there's strong flow. If it isn't necessary to use the handrails, we will rappel 3 meters away from the first anchor of the handrail (R7), and we will walk up to the anchor of the eighth abseil (R8), after which is a ramp of 4 meters of length and a waterfall of 23 meters in height, both able to be abseiled at once.

Another option is to split the eighth rappel making use of an intermediate overhang (R9), which is situated at the end of the ramp of 4 meters in length to the left of it. From this anchor, usable, especially, if the flow rate is high, we can prevent exposing ourselves to the force of the water, avoiding the waterfall through its left.

Cascada de 23 metros superada con el noveno rápel (R9, resultado de fraccionar R8) — Waterfall of 23 meters overcomed with the ninth rappel
(R9, the result of splitting R8)

Noveno rápel con gran caudal (R9, resultado de fraccionar R8) — Ninth rappel with great flow
(R9, the result of splitting R8)

Once the eighth or the ninth abseil of the descent is done (R8 or R9, depending on if we have done the fractionation as described above), you will find the anchor of the last abseil of the ravine (R10), which, on the other hand, it is also the longest and most eye-catching.

The landing of the last abseil of the ravine (R10) is performed on a pool of 70-80 cm in depth, and after descending 25 meters. Even if the gully is dry, this pool always has water, since it is supplied by the Manantial de Lézar, an upwelling also known in some areas as the Fuente del Maguillo (point 2).

Cascada de 25 metros superada con el décimo y último rápel (R10), con gran caudal — Waterfall of 25 metres overcome with the tenth and final abseil (R10),
with great flow

To make this last rappel we need to take extreme precautions because, to the orographic right, hidden under the voluminous waterfall that is formed if the flow rate is high, there is a crack that grows narrower as we descend, and that could get us to be stuck. To avoid this danger if the flow rate is too high, or, even, to avoid getting ourselves wet if the gully is dry, we could mount a guided rappel.

From the Manantial de Lézar, the bed of the ravine opens (point 2). A path that starts from the left margin of the channel will allow us to climb the hill and reach the road that leads to the Cortijo Majada de Lézar (point 3). By following this path in the upward direction, we will arrive shortly at the car park (point 0).

Final del descenso con gran caudal — End of the descent, with great flow

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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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Pre-plan the activity. You should obtain reliable and proven information about the route and the activity that is intended to perform, in terms of the physical demands, technique, equipment necessary to make it, etc, In this “design phase” of the activity is where you can act on those elements that generate the risk that the activity entails.

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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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.

For any suggestion, the Provincial council of Granad invites you to send an email to the Contact from the web www.exploregranada.es.

Barranco del Buitre o de Lézar

Descent of the short, vertical, and narrow lower section of this ravine, located in the Natural Park of the Sierra de Castril.

Downloads

Very high

Low Mountain

Canyoning

Between 6 and 12 hours

Circular