Strona

Torrente Strona Last Update: 12.10.2026 by Peter
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Town: Valstrona
v4 a4 IV
6h31
1h30
5h
1min
1720m
1280m
440m
x
35m
2x 40m
21
2000m
on Foot
Rating:
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Info:
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Belay:
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Summary:
Sunny alpine canyon with nice views and some jumps
July - October
10-17 o'clock
Southeast
Gneiss
4.70km²
First descent: 10.10.2026 by Rospi CAI Varese
Summary:
Sunny alpine canyon with nice views and some jumps
Access:
From Omegna, take the road toward Campello Monti. Just before the end of the road, go down to the large parking lot on the left, right near the exit of the stream.
Approach (1 h 30):
From Campello Monti, follow the signs for Lago Capezzone. After the Sass da Mur alpine pasture, keep right (west) and cross the bridge over the Strona stream. After the steep climb, you will reach a flat, somewhat marshy area at an altitude of approximately 1700m. Keep right (north) until you reach the stream. The first waterfalls will be clearly visible.
Tour (5 h):
1- C20 (1 sx) 2- C25 (1 sx + 2 sx) 3- C15 (1 sx) 4- C15 (1 dx) 5- C15 (1 sx) 6- C20 (1 sx) 7- C 30 (2 sx) 8- C 10 (1 sx) 9- C30 (1 dx) 10- C8 (1 sx) 11- C35 (nat dx) 12- C25 (2 dx) 13- C6 (1 sx) 14- C12 (1 dx) bridge 15- C20 (nat sx) bridge 16- C6 (nat sx) 17- C30 (nat dx) 18- C10 (1 dx) 19- C6 (1 sx) 20- C20 (nat dx) 21- C8 (nat dx)
Return (1 min):
When you come across the first houses on the left, continue briefly along the streambed until you see the car on the left.

Coordinates:

Parking Entry and Exit
45.93518°, 8.23762° ↓↑
DMS: 45° 56" 6.65', 8° 14" 15.43'

DM: 45° 56.111", 8° 14.257"

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Canyon Start
45.939998°, 8.220898° ↓↑
DMS: 45° 56" 23.99', 8° 13" 15.23'

DM: 45° 56.4", 8° 13.254"

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Canyon End
45.934955°, 8.237255° ↓↑
DMS: 45° 56" 5.84', 8° 14" 14.12'

DM: 45° 56.097", 8° 14.235"

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Hydrology:
Medium to high water flow, avoid at the beginning of the season or after heavy rain. In the final section, numerous tributaries joining in significantly increase the water flow.