Pescone

Torrente Pescone, Il Pescone Last Update: 01.05.2026 by Peter
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Novara
Town: Omegna
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1h10
5min
1h
5min
550m
440m
110m
x
35m
2x 50m
6
450m
Car optional
Specialities:
Dam
Rating:
★★★★★
3 (5)
Info:
★★★
1 (1)
Belay:
★★★
2.7 (3)
Summary:
Short, simple, yet attractive canyon for beginners.
March - October
10-16 o'clock
South
Granite
Summary:
Short, simple, yet attractive canyon for beginners.
Access:
Downstream access: In Agrano, park near the public park or, if possible, just before the bridge over the Pescone (limited parking). Upstream access: Return to Agrano and turn right onto Via Mottarone (a very narrow road). Follow this road as it leaves the village and begins to climb. Park near the agriturismo “Il Glicine - Alpe Selviana” or just beyond it.
Approach (5 min):
Enter the agriturismo and pass through it (politely ask for permission as you go). Then continue across the meadows on a flat path until you find a trail that leads down to the stream.
Tour (1 h):
6 waterfalls, including a nice natural slide. The 35 m waterfall is split into sections, with the longest drop being 10 m.
Return (5 min):
After the final rappel, exit on the right and follow a descending path that leads back to the road and shortly after to the parked car.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
45.8418°, 8.4291°
DMS: 45° 50" 30.48', 8° 25" 44.76'

DM: 45° 50.508", 8° 25.746"

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Parking at Entry
45.8431°, 8.42562°
DMS: 45° 50" 35.16', 8° 25" 32.23'

DM: 45° 50.586", 8° 25.537"

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Parking at Exit
45.8402°, 8.42116°
DMS: 45° 50" 24.72', 8° 25" 16.18'

DM: 45° 50.412", 8° 25.27"

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Canyon End
45.840086°, 8.424263°
DMS: 45° 50" 24.31', 8° 25" 27.35'

DM: 45° 50.405", 8° 25.456"

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Literatures:

Canyoning Booklet
Associazione Italiana Canyoning
2025
21° AIC International Canyoning Meeting | Ric 2025
Hydrology:
Weak flow. Frequent escape options. The water intake is usually not dangerous.