Caving / Speleology

Avenc de la Verdor

Half day · Garraf Natural Park (Barcelona)

Avenc de la Verdor

The Avenc de la Verdor, located between the villages of Lledoner and Vallirana in the Baix Llobregat region, sits within an area boasting over 200 karst cavities and a strong caving tradition in the Ordal mountains. The pothole has a 5 x 3 metre entrance and a depth of 32 metres. The activity is perfect for first-time cavers: we'll learn to use descent and ascent devices as we work our way down the 32-metre abseil, revealing increasingly spectacular formations as we descend deeper—culminating in a sweeping cave flowstone at the bottom. The floor of the shaft makes a fantastic spot for photos. But the adventure doesn't end there: after enjoying the bottom, it's time to climb back up all 32 metres. Time permitting, additional potholes are located very nearby. Duration: 3–4 hours. Difficulty: Introductory.