Punteador · CC BY-SA 4.0What to do · Chulilla
Tesoro Dry Canyon, with a 40 m Free-Hanging Abseil over the Turia
Information
- From
- €40 per person
- Duration
- 4 h
- Season
- October – April
- Who it's for
- From about age 10, no experience
The Tesoro is a dry canyon, without water, which drops towards the Turia next to Chulilla through down-climbs and abseils. What sets it apart is its second abseil: a 40-metre free-hanging one, lowered through the air without touching the wall. Serranía Aventura offers it to anyone who wants to learn to descend big verticals with a guide.
The descent
You reach it after about 30 minutes of approach along the caves route, which leaves from the village. You enter down-climbing and with a small abseil that ends free-hanging; then comes the big 40-metre abseil into the void. More down-climbs follow and a stepped abseil just above the Turia. Before reaching the river you pass a Roman aqueduct, and from there you return to the cars. Along the way you have views of the Turia canyon and the village.
The company rates it as technically easy, of medium psychological demand and needing no experience: the guide teaches you to use the descender and secures you.
Age, season and price
From about 10, with a signed authorisation for minors. The ideal season, according to the company, is October to April. The price starts at €40 per person, calculated for a group of three; children up to 14 get €10 off with the codes 1nino, 2ninos or 3ninos. Up to eight people go per guide. It includes guide, canyoning harness with double lanyard, helmet, descender, ropes, first-aid kit, civil liability, accident and rescue insurance, and photos or videos.
Wear comfortable clothes for the weather, trainers or hiking shoes, bring water and a hair tie if you have long hair. A small rucksack, sun cream and something to eat are recommended.
Tips
- No experience, but a cool head The company gives it as technically easy and of medium psychological demand: the 40 m free-hanging abseil is what weighs on you.
- Hair ties for long hair It is on the list of compulsory items published by the company.
- Combine it with the route From October to April, the Pantaneros route can be done at any hour: canyon one day, bridges the next.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Tesoro canyon have water?
No, it is a dry canyon of abseils and down-climbs.
What is the longest abseil?
A free-hanging one of 40 metres.
From what age?
From about 10.
How much does it cost?
From €40 per person in a group of three, with €10 off for children up to 14.
With teenagersWith friends
Who runs it
- Serranía AventuraBarranco del Tesoro, dry canyon Visit their website
