The La Molina ravine in Asturias is the perfect ravine for those trying this sport for the first time. It is a short and simple ravine that you can do accompanied by your friends or family. Children are also invited. Keep reading to know everything you need about the La Molina ravine.
But first of all, take a look at all the canyoning options throughout the world. Principality.
But first of all, take a look at all the canyoning options throughout the world. Principality.
Initiation in the La Molina ravine, Asturias
The La Molina ravine is located in Cabrales, in the town of La Molina. The river that runs through the ravine is the Casaño River. It belongs to the Picos de Europa National Park.
It is one of the most beautiful and popular ravines in the Picos de Europa. The route is short and is ideal for people who want to get started in this sport and even for those who already have experience in canyoning. You will believe that you are in an authentic water park in the middle of nature.
It is the ravine that carries the most flow throughout the year, it is a permanent flow. The recommended time is in summer, since normally you can only do the descent in the months of June to September.
The level of difficulty is level II for beginners and the total duration of the descent is approximately 2-3 hours.
The environment is beautiful since it has been created by the action of water on the rocks. It has lush vegetation and its waters are crystal clear.
Throughout the tour you will have different slides, descents, jumps, aquatic caves, siphons, pools and rappels that will make the experience incredible.
The ravine is 700 meters long and is divided into two sections.
The first part is very narrow, with dark areas, semi-caves, jumps into the water and areas that you will have to swim. This section is the most aquatic and is accessed through a rappel of approximately 7-8 meters. In this area there are waterfalls of about 4-5 meters that will make you fall into the pools. This part is very nice and fun.
Then you will have to go through a slide and two jumps of 4 and 6 meters. By crossing all this you will have finished the first section and will leave the dark area.
When this section opens, the second begins. The second section is a great chaos of blocks, where caves and aquatic labyrinths have been formed that are spectacular and where you will do a rappel and a siphon.
In the second pool, for the most daring, there is a jump of about 7 meters that is only allowed for those who have more experience in canyoning.
Inside the caves you will rappel about 5-6 meters to go to the aforementioned tunnels. In the tunnels you will find numerous waterfalls with great flow.
The descent ends with a siphon in which you will have to dive to reach the other area where you can make another jump.
