Canyoning in the Barranco Chorretones (Bizkaia)

Stands out for

  • • Natural slide with a drop of about 8 meters
  • • Water descent available all year round
  • • Two guided abseils suitable for beginners
  • • Ideal for starting out without previous experience
  • • Fun plan for families and groups of friends
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Description

The Barranco Chorretones, in the Valle de Carranza (Bizkaia), is a short but very fun descent, perfect for beginners in canyoning. Despite its limited route, it concentrates in a short time the ingredients that make this activity special: a small jump to break the ice, a natural slide of about 8 meters, and two guided rappels that allow you to descend the wall with total safety. One of its great advantages is that it carries water all year round, so it can be enjoyed in almost any season. The descent is always carried out with professional guides who teach the basic progression technique and the use of the wetsuit, harness, and helmet, and accompany the group at every step. No previous experience or special physical fitness is required: it is enough to know how to move in the water and have the desire to have a good time. It is a great option for groups of friends, families with children, and those who want to try for the first time what it feels like to descend a canyon. The usual meeting point is in Lanestosa, a nearby village from which the canyon is accessed. The activity lasts between two and three hours and includes all the necessary individual and collective technical equipment, as well as civil liability and accident insurance.

Key Info

Difficulty

Easy

Best season

Spring, Summer, Autumn

Kid-friendly

Practical Guide

Everything you need to know about Canyoning in the Barranco Chorretones (Bizkaia)

This is general information about this type of experience. Specific details will be confirmed during the booking process

Location

How to get there

By car Public transport

In this area

Karrantza Harana / Valle de CarranzaMunicipioBiscayProvincia
Expert Recommendations

Wear your swimsuit under your clothes, closed sports footwear that you can get wet (avoid flip-flops), a towel, and dry clothes to change into when finished. On sunny days, don't forget sunscreen and, if you are prone to the cold, a thin thermal shirt under the wetsuit. Eat something light before the activity and stay hydrated. The best time to enjoy it with good temperatures is from spring to early autumn, although since you carry water all year round, it can also be done outside those months. Always follow the guide's instructions during jumps and rappels: safety comes first.

Physical Requirements

No special physical preparation is required, but you must be able to move in water and be able to walk on uneven terrain and perform small jumps and guided rappels. It is not suitable for people with serious heart problems, recent injuries, or pregnant women. The activity involves contact with cold water, so it is advisable not to have pathologies incompatible with it.

About the Area

Barranco Chorretones is located in the Valle de Carranza, the westernmost municipality of Bizkaia, within the surroundings of the Parque Natural de Armañón. It is a green and peaceful mountain area, dotted with caves, holm oak forests, and streams, very close to the border with Cantabria and Burgos. Lanestosa, the reference village for the activity, is one of the smallest and most charming towns in the País Vasco, perfect for completing the day with a walk or a meal after the descent. The combination of nature, water, and rural heritage makes this region an ideal destination for active tourism.

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Beginner canyoning in the Barranco de los Chorretones

Short and intense descent with a small jump, an 8-meter natural slide and two guided rappels. Technical and safe equipment included.

Duration 2 h
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Duration: 2-3 hours
Description

Guided descent of the Barranco Chorretones, in the Carranza Valley. A short but intense route, with water available all year round, combining a small jump, a natural slide of about 8 meters, and two rappels suitable for beginners. It is conducted with professional guides who teach basic progression techniques. Includes individual and collective technical equipment and civil liability and accident insurance.

Included Services
  • Professional guides
  • Individual and collective equipment
  • Civil liability and accident insurance
  • Photo report
  • Professional video
Languages:
🇪🇸 Español
Meeting point: Lanestosa (Carranza Valley, Bizkaia). The exact meeting point is confirmed upon booking.
From €40

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Frequently Asked Questions

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No. The Barranco Chorretones is an introductory descent and the guides teach the basic technique before starting. You only need to know how to move around in the water.
Yes, it is a short barranco ideal for families. It is advisable to check the minimum age depending on the season and water flow, but in general, it accepts younger children accompanied by an adult.
Technical equipment (wetsuit, harness, and helmet) is included. You only need to bring a swimsuit, sports footwear that you can get wet, a towel, and dry clothes to change into.
Since there is water all year round, it can be done in almost any season. Spring and summer are the most pleasant times due to the water temperature.
The usual meeting point is the town of Lanestosa, very close to the barranco, in the Valle de Carranza.