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When we hear the word canyon descent, our mind automatically takes us to the Pyrenees; not because it’s the only place for it, far from it, but because any adventure activity that is a bit out of the ordinary or beyond reach for most people, we usually place there.

Canyon Descents in the Pyrenees: Adventure and Vertical Adrenaline

And it’s for a reason, the Pyrenees never disappoint, and canyon descents are no exception! From the Western Pyrenees to the Eastern, you’ll find a good number of valleys and Natural Parks, as well as a National Park that I particularly love: The Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park.

The Pyrenees offer an impressive variety of options for canyoning, also thanks to their vast geographical extension. You can find canyons of absolutely all levels, but above all what the Pyrenees provide for canyoning is verticality; if you want, the opportunity to find canyons with a significant elevation drop from the head to the end of the canyon, which means a challenge, an adrenaline rush, rappels, jumps, and toboggans with great verticality and landscapes from above and with perspective, AMAZING.


Below are the most important canyons in the Pyrenees, listed by valleys, starting from the westernmost and ending at the easternmost.

Canyoning in the Echo Valley: Estribiella, Boca del Infierno, and Siresa

  • Estribiella Canyon
  • Boca del Infierno Canyon
  • Siresa Canyon

Canyoning in the Tena Valley: Caldarés, Gorgol, and Os Lucars

  • Caldarés Canyon
  • Gorgol Canyon
  • Os Lucars Canyon

Canyoning in Ordesa and Monte Perdido: Furco and Las Gloces

  • Furco Canyon
  • Las Gloces Canyon
  • Sorrosal Canyon
  • Ordiso Canyon
  • Lapazosa Canyon
  • Otal Canyon
  • Viandico Canyon

And remember, every canyon in the Pyrenees is a story waiting to be discovered: a challenge for your body and a treat for your senses. Book now with Ipar Adventure and let yourself be guided by experts who will make your descent a safe, exciting, and unforgettable adventure. See you in the canyon!

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