Canyoning Riera de Osor: Beginner rope technique tour

The water moves faster here than anywhere else in the Guilleries.

Canyoning in the Riera de Osor is a guided activity where you descend a ravine in the Guilleries using rope techniques, jumps and slides through emerald pools and narrow sections. The canyon is designed for learning and families, with a live guide in English, Spanish or French; safety equipment, harnesses and neoprene provided; a photo report and light refreshments included. Minimum age is 12, and you'll need to swim and have moderate fitness.

The experience

The Riera de Osor sits in the heart of the Guilleries, in the La Selva region, and it's the water current with the most flow in the area. You descend the ravine using rope progression techniques, moving through narrow sections, jumping into pools and sliding down natural chutes. The canyon opens up emerald water drops, waterfalls, flooded galleries and light effects throughout the descent: a ravine well-worked by water over time, with jumps and passages built into the rock itself.

The activity runs three hours and is built around learning and exploration rather than speed or difficulty. A live guide leads you through the route in your choice of English, Spanish or French, managing the rope work and pacing so the group stays together. You wear a harness, neoprene and safety equipment throughout. The operator provides all of it. At the end you get a photo report of the descent, soft drinks, beer and a small snack.

You'll need to be comfortable in water and have at least moderate fitness to manage the jumps and climbs. The minimum age is 12. Accident insurance is included in the booking.

What’s included

• Safety equipment, harnesses and neoprene for the entire descent.
• a live guide in English, Spanish or French.
• a photo report of your descent.
• soft drinks, beer and a light snack.
• accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 8 May 2027

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by eXperiencies Costa Brava

Is this one for you?Three hours fits a morning or afternoon slot without eating the whole day, leaving time to explore the Guilleries or the coast before or after. You'll need to be comfortable swimming and have moderate fitness to manage the jumps and rope work, so this suits someone ready to move through the canyon actively rather than watch from the side.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the Riera de Osor like compared to other canyons in the Guilleries?

The Riera de Osor has the strongest water flow of any ravine in the Guilleries, making it well-worked by water with narrow sections and fun jumps. It's designed as a beginner canyon for learning and families.

Do I need canyoning experience to do this activity?

No. The Riera de Osor is a beginner canyon built around learning rope progression technique. You'll need to swim and have moderate fitness, but no prior canyoning experience is required.

What equipment do I need to bring?

Bring swimwear and a towel. The operator provides harnesses, neoprene, safety equipment and all rope gear. You'll need to wear shoes that can get wet inside the river, as those are not provided.

How long does the activity take and what's included?

The canyoning descent takes three hours. Included are the guide, all safety and rope equipment, neoprene, a photo report of the descent, and a small appetizer with soft drinks, beer and snacks. Accident insurance is also included.