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"

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

DM: 45° 54.596", 8° 3.013"

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

DM: 45° 54.584", 8° 3.008"

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Hydrology:
In this stream, there is a water intake that reduces its flow. The water is often cold.