Catalunya·Spain
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Behind the volcanic Garrotxa lies a wilder limestone country of deep gorges, and Sant Aniol is its jewel: a canyon of clear pools and jumps in a valley with no road in, reached on foot. It is the finest canyoning near Girona, with harder technical descents like Salt del Brull alongside.
In season: Jun–Sep · Peak: Jul–Aug
Aquatic canyoning with swims, slides, jumps and abseils; Sant Aniol is playful and remote, others are steep and rope-heavy. Summer flows are safest, and a wetsuit is standard.
Pools and jumps in a remote valley with no road in
Long wet day, the summer classic
Short technical descent with big abseils
Base in Sadernes or Olot. Go with a canyoning guide unless you are experienced and equipped; check the forecast, as these narrow valleys flash-flood.
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