Sorba int

Sorba Intermedio , Forra di Heidi, Sorba Superiore (kayak) Last Update: by
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Vercelli
Town: Rassa
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1h55
20min
1h30
5min
1065m
950m
115m
x
15m
1x30 m
2
1000m
Car optional
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Summary:
Short canyon with opportunities for jumps and some down-climbing; only one mandatory rappel.
June - September
Northeast
Gneiss
14.00km²
First descent: 09.08.2026 by Matteo Delfitto (canyoning), già disceso in precedenza in kayak.
Summary:
Short canyon with opportunities for jumps and some down-climbing; only one mandatory rappel.
Access:
From Varallo Sesia, continue towards Alagna; once you reach Piode, turn left towards Rassa after 1 km. Reach Rassa, park in the last parking area before the concrete road.
Approach (20 min):
The concrete road is closed to traffic in summer. Walk up the steep road to the upper parking lot, then take trail 251. Before reaching the alpine pasture with the "Heidi" restaurant, descend through the woods along a steep path down to the stream.
Tour (1 h 30):
An unequipped canyon; if you do not wish to jump, use the trees to rappel. It features a series of waterfalls—some suitable for jumping (highest 8 m)—and a few sections of down-climbing. At the end, there is the only waterfall requiring a rope (15 m); while there is a single anchor point on the right, it is better to go up into the woods and use a tree.
Return (5 min):
Exit before the bridge on the left, directly into the parking lot.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
45.759303°, 8.006479°
DMS: 45° 45" 33.49', 8° 0" 23.33'

DM: 45° 45.558", 8° 0.389"

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Canyon End
45.767278°, 8.012322°
DMS: 45° 46" 2.2', 8° 0" 44.36'

DM: 45° 46.037", 8° 0.739"

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