Canyoning Rodellar

• walking shoes (or sneakers)
• a liter of water

• harness
• helmet
• neoprene wetsuits
• neoprene socks if necessary
• rope

This descent corresponds to the last part of the emblematic Mascun canyon, from the gorges above Rodellar to the junction between the Rio Mascun and the Alcanadre. It offers jumps, waterfalls, slides, chaos of blocks and beautiful swimming sections in the characteristic reach of the Alcanadre. Very playful canyon and ideal for a family activity, it is practiced in the spring and until mid-July. Then it is often too dry.

• Approach walk: 10 min
• Duration of the course: 3h
• Return walk: 20 min

• From the age of 8
• Do not be afraid of water, better to know how to swim (but not mandatory)
• No minimum technical level

• walking shoes (or sneakers)
• a liter of water and a picnic

• harness
• helmet
• neoprene wetsuits
• neoprene socks if necessary
• rope
• backpack

Upper Mascun Canyon
This canyon is the emblem of the Sierra de Guara and probably one of the best known in the world, explored and opened by Pierre Minvielle, Caroline's father, and his team in 1956.

After a long and sumptuous approach walk from Rodellar, we reach an arid plateau which brings us to the start of the canyon. It all starts with a jump (optional) into a big pot: el Saltador de las Lanas. 

Then there are jumps, abseils and swimming areas before reaching a large majestic cave. Darkness and austerity impose themselves on us to admire the work of water for thousands of years. 

But the heart of the Mascun remains the Pozo Negro, a narrowness surrounded by high limestone walls where the water rushes in and the abseils follow one another.

This canyon is practiced from May to mid-July then it dries up.

• Approach walk: 3h
• Duration of the canyon: 5h
• Return walk: 1h30

Gorgas Negras Canyon
This canyon is a myth of endurance and commitment due to its length and not its technicality. It requires a good physical level and above all excellent effort management.

A long but superb approach gives access, from Rodellar, to the plateaus of the Sierra de Guara passing through the Dolmen of Losa Mora then the abandoned village of Nasarre.

The descent takes place in a dark gorge from which the canyon takes its name and where the obstacles are crossed by jumps or rappels. This is followed by long swimming sessions in cool water due to the various influxes, then the landscape opens up and the typical contrasts of the Sierra appear: turquoise water on yellow and gray limestone.

We then reach the Barrasil canyon and finally the El Puente campsite.

• Approach walk: 3h
• Duration of the canyon: 7-8h
• Return walk: 25min

Otin Canyon
This dry canyon, named after the now abandoned village through which you pass during the approach, offers a succession of rappels up to 45 m. It offers us a unique atmosphere and total immersion in a mineral setting with large sculpted limestone walls around us visitors.

It is practiced in July and August (prohibited in the spring to respect nesting).

• Approach walk: 2h
• Duration of the canyon: 5h
• Return walk: 1h30

• From 15 years old
• Excellent physical condition
• Already have a good canyoning experience and be comfortable abseiling