AtlasPyrenees-Atlantiques

Lescun

verified Ungraded Unknown flood risk Lescun, Pyrénées-Atlantiques

A short, intense gorge below Lescun village that ends in a near 40 meter rappel, with a siphon prone pothole partway down that the source guidebook text warns against jumping into.

An automatic release dam sits upstream and a posted warning sign marks the put in; water can turn this short run serious fast. Escape options past the siphon pothole and the final rappel are unconfirmed.

Logistics

PermitRequired, verify with land manager
Distance350m
Time3 hr
Technicallongest 40m
Coordinates42.9339, -0.6253

Sources