The river Vero canyon

This is the most popular and most frequently visited canyon in the Sierra de Guara and the whole of the province of Huesca.

THE DESCENT

This well-known canyon has few difficulties but at the same time there are a series of dark corners, confusions, pools, rocks and gorges that make it extremely attractive.

The canyon offers a total length of eight kilometres and a 250 metre difference between the highest and lowest points. It is possible to go canyoning at almost any time of year, although it is not recommended when the water level of the river is high. Sometimes the canyon can get quite crowded, especially during summer weekends.

On the way down, you pass the Lecina gorges, walls, wall paintings, an underground passage known as los Oscuros, the Clusas gorge and high cliffs such as la Cocineta and la Gran Visera. Finally, you will come to the Villacantal gorge, where after crossing a beautiful landscape you will see a bridge of the same name. Walk to the dam and from there continue down to the streets of Alquézar.

DETAILS

• River: Vero
• Equipment: A small, thin rope and full wetsuit.
• Access: It is necessary to take two cars. Follow the road between Alquézar and Colungo and turn off to the left after 13 kilometres. Then follow the track to the river bank.
• Return: Leave the second car in the town of Alquézar, to be collected when you come out of the canyon.
• Difficulty: It is not very difficult apart from the length and the physical effort required.
• Approximate duration of descent: Between four and a half and six hours.

Further information: Federación Aragonesa de Montañismo (F.A.M.). Comité de Barrancos. Albareda, 7, 4º-4ª. 50004 Zaragoza Tel. 976 22 79 71 // Fax 976 21 24 59 E-mail: fam@fam.es // www.fam.es

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