Serpillo

Vallone Last Update: 08.08.2026 by Peter
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Lombardia
Subregion: Varese
Town: Cittiglio
v3 a2 III
2h10
30min
1h30
10min
490m
360m
130m
x
34m
2x 40m
3
700m
on Foot
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Summary:
Local interest canyon
January - December
9-19 o'clock
South
Limestone
1.90km²
First descent: 08.08.2026 by Gruppo Rospi Varese
Summary:
Local interest canyon
Access:
Reach the Brenta cemetery and park.
Approach (30 min):
Return to the paved road, go down below the sanctuary, and take the dirt road alongside the (often dry) Bosco Piangelli stream. Go uphill, keeping left at the main junctions. When you see the Serpillo Stream on your left, descend to the riverbed as soon as the slope allows.
Tour (1 h 30):
In the initial part, there is a 10 m drop (nat sx) and a 34 m drop (1 anchor sx). Then a walking section and two narrow gorge sections; the first presents no difficulties but nice red limestone, while the second features a nice 10-meter rappel (nt sx) with a pool. Overall, it remains a route for canyoning enthusiasts and collectors. To be done when water levels are high.
Return (10 min):
Immediately after the last narrow gorge section, the stream has been artificially regulated. On the left, a dirt road leads back to the paved road. From there, head left to return to the cars.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
45.907069°, 8.679654°
DMS: 45° 54" 25.45', 8° 40" 46.75'

DM: 45° 54.424", 8° 40.779"

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Canyon End
45.90099°, 8.680651°
DMS: 45° 54" 3.56', 8° 40" 50.34'

DM: 45° 54.059", 8° 40.839"

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Parking Entry and Exit
45.901287°, 8.685581°
DMS: 45° 54" 4.63', 8° 41" 8.09'

DM: 45° 54.077", 8° 41.135"

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Hydrology:
Some old catchments don't seem to affect the water level anymore