Ganna

Rio Ganna, Genna Last Update: 11.08.2026 by Daniel Sturm
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Town: Premeno
v3 a3 III
6h20
1h15
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35m
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3600m
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Summary:
Nice, wild route with numerous jumps and slides.
May - October
Summary:
Nice, wild route with numerous jumps and slides.
Access:
Downstream access: exit the A26 motorway at Verbania and continue for a few kilometers. Pass a roundabout, then turn left towards Premeno. Upon reaching Trobaso (Verbania), turn left at the second roundabout and continue, following the signs for Valle Intrasca. Enter the valley and, immediately after a roundabout, enter Ramello, where you cross the stream on a bridge. Park nearby or turn right down between the houses (narrow road), heading back towards the stream to another parking area (Google SW). Upstream access: return to the roundabout and turn right towards Caprezzo. Once in the village, turn right onto Via dei Ronchi, following signs for Cappella di Porta. Continue for a few kilometers until you reach a pull-off on the left, where you will see the end of a covered water canal.
Approach (1 h 15):
Follow the water canal until you reach a cluster of alpine huts. From here, head down through the woods following faint tracks until you reach the riverbed.
Tour (5 h):
The stream walks are easy It is a low-commitment canyon with numerous escape routes.
Return (5 min):
Exit at the village, just below the parking areas.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
45.989798°, 8.536845°
DMS: 45° 59" 23.27', 8° 32" 12.64'

DM: 45° 59.388", 8° 32.211"

Google Maps
Koordinaten stimmen nicht - vgl. Beschreibung auf Descente

Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Spéléo Club de la Vallée de la Vis
2015
Hydrology:
Two water intakes: one upstream of the entry point and one halfway along the route, which further reduces the flow. Manually operated, but with an unknown schedule.