Canyoning — Ribeira das Quelhas
Coentral · Castanheira de Pêra
At Ribeira das Quelhas in Coentral, Castanheira de Pêra, access along the boardwalks precedes a descent into a narrow valley among rock and water.
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- Where
- Coentral · Castanheira de Pêra
- Experience
- Canyoning
What you will experience
The Quelhas boardwalks provide an elevated view of the stream before progression along its bed. Abseils, scrambling and short aquatic passages are concentrated in a compact section of Serra da Lousã.
Along the route
The programme starts with walking access along the Quelhas boardwalks, then follows the stream through abseils, small jumps, slides and scrambling. Some abseils are optional; the manoeuvres used depend on the outing's technical plan.
Included equipment & guiding
Neoprene suit and socks, helmet, harness and descender for technical progression. The proposal identifies waterproof equipment used to support the route.
Requirements & preparation
Progression involves ropes and uneven terrain.
Meeting & logistics
Coentral, Castanheira de Pêra. The boardwalk approach forms part of the described route; the proposal should identify the exact meeting location.
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