The Vallfiguera Gubies
This dramatic circular route visits the narrows (Gubies in Catalan) of the Vallfiguera’s steep ravine. This magnificent water-sculpted rockscape is normally only accessible to canyoners who can negotiate the 14 abseils (wet and dry) and awkward climbing of the 3.5km barranc.
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The grade of this walk is S/B, which means
S – Strenuous: More than 600 metres ascent and/or more than 15km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground.
Nearest town | Toscar |
Directions to start |
Take the T-341 west from Tortosa through Roquetes, in the direction of of els Reguers and Alfara de Carles. Some 7km beyond els Reguers the road takes a sweeping turn to the right. Take the left turn at the apex of this bend and, after a further 4.5km, enter the hamlet of Toscar. The parking place is immediately below an electricity substation and has some prominent els Ports information boards. |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 40.846306, 0.354139 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 10.60 |
Ascent (metres) | 603 |
Walking time (hours) | 5.50 |
Total time (hours) | 7.00 |
Recommendations or Restrictions | This route should never be undertaken after heavy rain. Times assume you are making the worthwhile diversion into the Gubies (narrows). |
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