Canyoning in Catalonia is one of the most exciting ways to explore beautiful natural landscapes. With a wide variety of canyons spread across the Pyrenees, La Garrotxa, Ripollès, and beyond, Catalonia offers options for all levels, from first-timers to experienced athletes.
In this guide, we show you the best areas for canyoning in Catalonia , with specific examples tailored to each level.
For beginners: easy and accessible canyoning
If it's your first time, or you're looking for a family-friendly or relaxing activity, these canyons are ideal:
Gurn Ravine (Garrotxa)
- Level: Beginner
- Ideal for a first experience. Suitable for families and children aged 7 and over.
- Jumps, rappelling, slides in a surprising landscape
Freser Inferior Ravine (Vall de Núria)
- Level: Beginner
- Natural slides, jumps and easy rappelling
- Safe adventure in a mountainous environment
Barranco dels Estrets de Sant Aniol (Alta Garrotxa)
- Level: Beginner
- Crystal clear pools and lots of jumps!
- Very pleasant previous walk
Intermediate level: for those who already have experience
Have you tried canyoning before and want something a little more technical? These routes offer more excitement without being overly demanding:
Estrets del Freser ravine (Vall de Núria)
- Level: Medium
- Combines water sections, slides, jumps and rappels
- Ideal for a complete high mountain adventure
Les Anelles ravine (Ceret)
- Level: Medium
- Very aquatic and with a 30m rappel!
- Perfect for testing yourself
Advanced level: adrenaline and technique
For the more experienced looking for a challenge, Catalonia also offers technical and demanding canyons:
Lower Núria Ravine (Ripollès)
- Level: Intermediate / Advanced
- Long rappels and boxed sections
- Only with guides or previous experience
Núria Integral Ravine (Ripollès)
- Level: Advanced / Expert
- Technical rappels, slides up to 17m, high flow and cold water!
- Requires good physical fitness and previous experience
Map of canyoning areas in Catalonia
These are the main regions for canyoning in Catalonia :
- Vall de Núria – Cold alpine ravines, ideal for summer
- Ripollès and Berguedà – Diversity of levels and landscapes
- Alta Garrotxa – Scenic and accessible canyoning
- Alt Urgell and Pallars Sobirà – Technical adventure in the middle of nature
- Ceret area (near Catalonia) – Very recreational and aquatic ravines
Why go canyoning with Guies Ama Dablam?
At Guies Ama Dablam , we offer outings for all levels, with small groups, technical equipment included, and certified guides. We'll help you choose the perfect canyon based on your experience and physical condition .
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