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Barranco del Furco
verified
Ungraded
Moderate flood risk
Broto, Huesca
A short, fun, scenic starter canyon in the lower Ara valley near Broto. Four rappels in flysch with a signature throne-jump.
Combines naturally with a Garganta del Sorrosal descent for a longer day. Anchors see heavy traffic so carrying backup material is advised. Sits below the wave-1 Sierra de Guara cluster but in the same Aragonese canyoneering scene; this is where Guara guides bring groups when they want a flysch alternative to Guara's limestone.
Logistics
| Manager | Comarca de Sobrarbe (open access, outside Ordesa NP) |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit required. Commercial guides operate here regularly. |
| Distance | 0.7 mi |
| Elevation | ~492 ft loss |
| Time | 1.5 to 2.5 hr (5-20 min approach, 1-2 hr descent, 5-20 min exit) |
| Technical | FFME 3B I (v3a2 II). Four rappels with the longest at 22 m (about 72 ft), one 50 m rope or two 30 m. Two waterfalls with slides and a distinctive throne-shaped jump feature. Flysch rock. Full wetsuit recommended. |
| Season | May to Sep |
| Flood risk | Moderate. Permanent flow that can drop low in summer. One escape route leftward before the slide cascades. Cancel on storms in the upper Rio Ara basin. |
| Vehicle access | 2WD. Parking on C-140 near Broto. Optional 2 km shuttle. |
| Crowd | Heavy in season; commercial agencies run trips here |
| Coordinates | 42.5966, -0.1104 |