Cantabria is considered by many to be one of the best areas to practice it, so we are going to list the best ravines so you can enjoy the experience.To see which companies organize canyoning in Cantabria click here.
The 7 best ravines for canyoning in Cantabria
1. Navedo Ravine
This ravine is located in the Hermida Gorge, a few kilometers from the town of Hermida. It is one of the busiest and most visited ravines to practice this sport in Cantabria.
It begins at the top of Peña Rubia and passes through the town of Navedo. It has a slope of 160 meters and a length of 800 meters.
You will think you are in a water park as it has numerous slides, waterfalls and rappels from the beginning to the end. In addition, the views are spectacular and it has very recognizable vegetation.
It is an initiation ravine with a medium level of difficulty, suitable for all ages. The duration is approximately 3 hours.
The first rappel is the largest, 10 meters and quite vertical, and ends in a pool. Then continue with different slides, jumps and rappels that will make the experience very fun and exciting.
2. Yera Ravine
This ravine is located in Vega de Pas, Cantabria. It is divided into two sections, 1 and 2.
The level in both sections is beginner, perfect for beginners who want to get started in this sport, and the duration is approximately 3 hours.
Section 1 is easy but a little slippery. You will be able to enjoy waterfalls, obstacles, rappels and some jumps.
Section 2 is also easy and suitable for all ages. It has rappels and water jumps where you can enjoy nature while doing an exciting fun sport.
3. Cicera Ravine
The ravine is located between La Hermida and Potes, ends in the Desfiladero de la Hermida and joins the Deva River >.
The difficulty level is low/medium and the duration of the descent is approximately 3 hours. The best time is in the months of spring to autumn.
Being an introductory ravine, the descent is suitable for all types of participants.
It has numerous rappels, the highest being 21 meters, which will make the experience very fun. You will have beautiful views of the Picos de Europa.
4. Barranco de Chorretones
It is located in Ramales de la Victoria, Cantabria. It has a beginner level, therefore, it is ideal for all those who want to go downhill and get started in this sport.
It can be done at any time of the year and the duration is approximately 4 hours.
It has a wide variety of obstacles, jumps, rappels and simple slides. It is a very entertaining, exciting activity and a unique experience. In addition, you will have an impressive landscape that will make you not regret having gone.
It has 3 water jets, which give its name to the ravine, and an 8-meter-high slide.
5. Aján Ravine
The Aján ravine is located inVega de Pas. The level of difficulty is medium, suitable for experts and beginners, always accompanied by a monitor.
The duration of the descent is approximately 4-5 hours. It is the most complete ravine since it has all kinds of obstacles, slides, jumps and rappels throughout the entire route.
It is a very fun and open ravine. You will be able to contemplate the great beauty of the natural landscape of Vega de Pas.
6. Ravine of Viaña
This ravine is located in thePasiegos Valleys, near Vega de Pas. It is a perfect initiation ravine for school excursions where children will enjoy an adventure sport, but sure.
The duration is approximately 2 hours. It is a very fun ravine where you can go through jumps, rappels and slides with complete peace of mind, since it is a very safe ravine.
7. La Toba Ravine
This ravine is 450 meters long with a drop of 300 meters. The descent can be done at any time of the year and the duration is approximately 3 hours.
It has 18 rappels, with heights of up to 50 meters. The difficulty is medium-high, only suitable for people who have already practiced canyoning at some time and have some knowledge of this sport.
During the route you will find all kinds of things: pools, jumps, ramps, rappels, tributaries, slides, descents and a tuff that gives its name to the ravine.
