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Barranco Mascún
Aragón, Spain — A grand, dry-to-aquatic walk through one of the Guara's most scenic limestone canyons.
Photo: Philippe Manaël · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Spots / Europe
Aragón, Spain — A grand, dry-to-aquatic walk through one of the Guara's most scenic limestone canyons.
Photo: Philippe Manaël · CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Mascún is the canyon for those who love the architecture of a gorge as much as the sport. Towering rock needles, natural arches and a long, scenic corridor make the lower Mascún a spectacular, mostly walking descent with a few short aquatic obstacles. It is a fine introduction to the scale of the Sierra de Guara.
The route starts near the village of Rodellar, a short walk from the road, and the day finishes back in the valley.
Much of Mascún is walking and easy scrambling through a magnificent corridor, with a handful of short rappels and swims. It is one of the gentler ways to experience a big Guara canyon, suitable for confident beginners.