Egua

Last Update: 11.10.2025 by Peter
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Vercelli
Town: Carcoforo
v4 a3 III
2h30
25min
2h
5min
1500m
1310m
190m
x
30m
1x70m &1x50m
6
500m
on Foot
Specialities:
Dam
Rating:
★★★★★
3 (2)
Info:
★★★
2 (2)
Belay:
★★★
2 (2)
Summary:
The Egua stream flows through a wonderful alpine landscape, set among mountain peaks and larch forests. Given its altitude, it is recommended to descend it in summer or late summer, as in spring the water tends to be cold.
Summary:
The Egua stream flows through a wonderful alpine landscape, set among mountain peaks and larch forests. Given its altitude, it is recommended to descend it in summer or late summer, as in spring the water tends to be cold.

Access:

Approach (25 min):
From the center of Carcoforo, follow the trail marked "Rifugio Boffalora-Colle d'Egua." It climbs steeply at first, then flattens out as it enters the valley, and you'll come across a beautiful waterfall, which you'll need to cross. A little further on, cut downhill across the meadow, looking for the best spot to enter the gorge.
Tour (2 h):
We begin, and the first stretch is a succession of descents no deeper than 20 meters, a few dips, and a bit of walking. After about an hour, we reach the beautiful C30, with a friction run and handrail, beneath a beautiful, very deep pool. We continue walking on the slippery riverbed and return directly to the village.

Return (5 min):

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
45.91621°, 8.058279°
DMS: 45° 54" 58.36', 8° 3" 29.81'

DM: 45° 54.973", 8° 3.497"

Google Maps
Canyon End
45.909929°, 8.050221°
DMS: 45° 54" 35.74', 8° 3" 0.8'

DM: 45° 54.596", 8° 3.013"

Google Maps
Parking Entry and Exit
45.909727°, 8.050131°
DMS: 45° 54" 35.02', 8° 3" 0.47'

DM: 45° 54.584", 8° 3.008"

Google Maps
26.09.2025 Matteo Delfitto ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ Completed
https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/egua-rio/ Coordinate Ingresso: 45,9147904, 8,0567718 Uscita: 45,9102386, 8,0503329 Quota d'ingresso: 1500 m Quota uscita: 1308 m Corde consigliate: 1x70m + 1x50m
https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/egua-rio/ Coordinates Input: 45.9147904, 8.0567718 Exit: 45.9102386, 8.0503329 Entrance elevation: 1500 m Exit elevation: 1308 m Recommended ropes: 1x70m + 1x50m
20.09.2025 Herbert von Neumann ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed
Everything ok, nice alpine open canyon, the 35 m rappel is the best one
Everything ok, nice alpine open canyon, the 35 m rappel is the best one
07.07.2025 Matteo Delfitto ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed
Canyon non lungo, ambiente selvaggio alpino, attenzione al tritacorda della calata da 35. C'è una presa d'acqua che a volte scarica a metà percorso, informarsi prima
Canyon not long, alpine wilderness environment, watch out for the 35 rappel chop. There is a water intake that sometimes drains halfway down, inquire first
Hydrology:
In this stream, there is a water intake that reduces its flow. The water is often cold.