High mountain canyoning. Water and sports descent between three thousand metres mountains
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One of the indispensable canyons in Valle de Tena. This descent, sport and dynamic, runs through a foamy mountain river that rushes into mighty waterfalls. Most of the lines run through the water and require a lot of attention and anticipation. A jewel for lovers of the Pyrenean canyoning.
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LOCATION: Baños de Panticosa (Huesca). map
SEASON: From 15 july to 15 september.
DURATION:
Approach 25′
Descent 2-3h
Return 5′
DIFFICULTY: LEVEL 4 – Intermediate
Sport difficulty: v4 a3
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It is necessary to have some experience in Level 3 descents (Initiation Plus) and to know how to abseil with skill and swiftness.
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At all times you are accompanied and secured by a professional canyon guide.
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Abseils with much water (max 35m), with some delicate access. Trajectory can be difficult or obligatory, and reception in deep water or strong current.
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In the receptions of some abseils there may be strong water movements.
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Low difficulty rock climbing (III).
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Swimminng with quite current (max. 10).
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Technical march that requires to pay attention on slippery, unstable, steep or wet terrain.
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Existen ciertos riesgos objetivos asociados a cualquier práctica realizada en un entorno natural (meteorología, caída de piedras, picaduras…).
REQUIREMENTS TO PARTICIPATE
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Minimum age 16 years. Minors must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
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To have experience in initiation descents and to know how to abseil with skill and swiftness.
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To know how to swim.
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To communicate to the guide before startig the activity any health problem, physical / psychological condition, or personal characteristic that may affect individual or collective safety during the activity.
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO BRING for the activity
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Footwear for the descent, shoes or boots with good sole, if possible mountain ones.
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Swimsuit.
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T-shirt and fine trousers or tights for the approach (it is important that they are not cotton), take into account that these clothes will get wet during the descent.
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Towel, dry clothes and shoes to change.
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Something to get a bite during the descent (cereal bars, fruit, chocolate …), to taste but it is important that they are foods not too bulky and with many calories.
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1 litre of water each 2 participants.
PRICE
3 to 4 participants: 95€/pax
2 participants: 125€/pax
1 participant: 250€/pax
*For more than 4 participants request a budget.
Price INCLUDES
V.A.T. (21%).
Professional Canyon Guide (Técnico Deportivo en Barrancos – official qualification).
Maximum ratio: 1 guide per 4 participants.
Individual canyoning equipment (helmet, harness equiped for canyoning, wetsuit 5mm, neoprene socks 3mm).
Group canyoning equipment (1 canyoning backpack and 1 waterproof drum per 2 participants).
Safety and emergency kit.
Accident insurance.
Civil liability insurance.
Organization and logistics.
Price DOES NOT INCLUDE
Transport.
Accomodation and meals.
Anything that does not appear in INCLUDES part.