v4 a3 III
2h35
45min
1h30
20min
1250m
1080m
170m
35m
2x 40m
8
500m
on Foot
Rating:
★★★★★
2.5 (1)
Info:
★★★
1 (1)
Belay:
★★★
2 (1)
Summary:
Short but nicely carved
May - October
2.30km²
Summary:
Short but nicely carved
Access:
From Bognanco Fonti, continue towards Bognanco; at the first hairpin bend, a large parking lot with a picnic area offers the first place to stop. With a suitable vehicle, you can drive along the dirt road that starts on the right just before the parking lot. Access to the road is unrestricted up to the hydroelectric power station and the ford over the Bogna stream. Driving along it saves about 2 km on the approach.
Approach (45 min):
From the ford over the Bogna stream, continue along the road to the final parking area, where you can assess the flow rate at the last waterfall. From here, hike up to Alpe Pianezza and, at the junction above the alpine pasture, turn left towards Alpe Garione. You will reach the stream near a hydroelectric plant; the canyon begins just below.
Tour (1 h 30):
C15 Nat dx
C5 Nat dx
D4
C25 1sx
C10 1dx
C35 2dx (significant rope friction, it is recommended to add a diverter)
C25 1sx
T4
C15 1sx
C15 Nat central
Return (20 min):
After the last waterfall, exit to the parking area on the right and follow the road back to the ford and the cars.
Coordinates:
Canyon Start
Canyon End
Parking Entry and Exit
dirt road
Parking Entry and Exit
Hydrology:
A water intake at the entrance does not seem to affect the stream flow rate.