Iragna (Intermedio)

Iragna intermedio, Riale di Iragna Last Update: 24.10.2023 by Wolfgang Streicher
Country: Schweiz / Switzerland
Region: Kanton Tessin / Cantone Ticino
Subregion: Bezirk Riviera
Town: Iragna
v4 a4 IV
3h
40min
2h
20min
560m
420m
140m
x
40m
2x 40m
10
350m
on Foot
Rating:
★★★★★
4.6 (18)
Info:
★★★
2.6 (11)
Belay:
★★★
2.7 (17)
Summary: ➜
Technisch anspruchsvolle, schöne, aquatische Schlucht mit glasklarem Wasser und tiefe Gumpen; viele Sprungmöglichkeiten; mehrere Seilgeländer ermöglichen es gefährliche Stellen zu umgehen, bei Hohen Wasserstand jedoch problematisch.
Technically challenging, beautiful aquatic canyon with crystal clear water and deep pools; many possible jumps; several rope traverses allow to bypass dangerous places, but problematic at high water levels.

Parts

Name
Difficulty
Approach
Tour
Return
Iragna (superiore superiore superiore)
v3 a3 III
Iragna (superiore superiore)
v5 a3 III
Iragna (superiore)
v5 a4 IV
20min
3h
20min
Iragna (Intermedio)
v4 a4 IV
40min
2h
20min
Iragna (Inferiore)
v4 a4 II
20min
2h30
5min
June - September
10-15 o clock
Northeast
Gneiss
Summary: ➜
Technisch anspruchsvolle, schöne, aquatische Schlucht mit glasklarem Wasser und tiefe Gumpen; viele Sprungmöglichkeiten; mehrere Seilgeländer ermöglichen es gefährliche Stellen zu umgehen, bei Hohen Wasserstand jedoch problematisch.
Technically challenging, beautiful aquatic canyon with crystal clear water and deep pools; many possible jumps; several rope traverses allow to bypass dangerous places, but problematic at high water levels.
Access: ➜
Von Biasca fährt man Richtung Bellinzona. An der Bundesstraße bei Iragna rechts abbiegen und am großen Parkplatz am Anfang der Ortschaft (Sportplatz) parken.
From Biasca drive in the direction of Bellinzona. At the main road near Iragna turn right and park at the large parking lot at the beginning of the village (sports field).
Approach (40 min): ➜
Vom Parkplatz Richtung Ortskern/Brücke gehen. Dann links den Bach entlang --> nach dem Schranken sieht man dann auch schon den letzten Abseiler (Wasserstandkontrolle) --> an der li. Seite geht es an der Materialseilbahn vorbei --> Wanderweg hoch an der Rückseite der Häuser vorbei --> Wanderweg geht über kl. Steinbrücke --> Wegweiser --> kl. Haus --> Steinstufen mit Geländer --> Eisentor --> Kapelle --> Wanderweg folgen bis ca. 510Hm verlassen --> li. Schmaler Weg bis zum Bach runter.
From the parking lot walk in the direction of the village center/bridge. Then left along the stream --> after the barrier you can see the last rappel (water level control) --> on the left side it goes past the material ropeway --> hiking trail up past the back of the houses --> hiking trail goes over small stone bridge --> signpost --> small house --> stone steps with railing --> iron gate --> chapel --> follow hiking trail until you leave approx. 510Hm --> left narrow trail down to the stream.
Tour (2 h): ➜
Wilde und für erfahrene Canyongeher attraktive Schlucht. Bei möglichst wenig Wasser gehen.\nBei der Abseilstelle in der ca. 15 m langen Rinne, deren Ende nicht zu sehen ist, unbedingt an der Kante rechts auf den vom ersten Abseilpunkt noch nicht erkennbaren Zwischenstand queren!\nIn der Regel wird die Begehung des unteren Abschnitts angeschlossen.
Wild and attractive canyon for experienced canyoneers. Walk with as little water as possible.\nAt the abseil point in the chute, which is about 15 m long and the end of which cannot be seen, be sure to traverse along the edge to the right to the intermediate level not yet visible from the first abseil point!\nIn general, the ascent of the lower part is connected.
Return (20 min): ➜
Entweder vor dem letzten Abschnitt links hinaus auf den Weg und auf diesem nach unten oder später auf die Steinbrücke hinaus, falls man nicht bis zum Ende des zweiten Abschnitts gehen will.
Either before the last part turn left out onto the path and down along it, or later out onto the stone bridge if you don't want to go all the way to the exit of the second part.

Coordinates:

Canyon End
46.3291°, 8.9618° ↓↑
DMS: 46° 19" 44.76', 8° 57" 42.48'
DM: 46° 19.746", 8° 57.708"
Google Maps
SwissTopo
Canyon Start
46.3277°, 8.95784° ↓↑
DMS: 46° 19" 39.72', 8° 57" 28.22'
DM: 46° 19.662", 8° 57.47"
Google Maps
SwissTopo
Parking Entry and Exit
46.32793°, 8.96817° ↓↑
DMS: 46° 19" 40.55', 8° 58" 5.41'
DM: 46° 19.676", 8° 58.09"
Google Maps
SwissTopo
Waterlevel Meter Site
46.32911°, 8.96586° ↓↑
DMS: 46° 19" 44.8', 8° 57" 57.1'
DM: 46° 19.747", 8° 57.952"
Google Maps
SwissTopo

Literatures:

Map
CNS 1293, Osogna, 1 : 25 000
Canyoning Book
1º Raduno Internazionale de Torrentismo.
Associazione Italiana Canyoning
2013
Canyoning Book
Canyoning in the Alps
Simon Flower
Cicerone
2012
Northern Italy and Ticino
Canyoning Book
Eldorado Ticino
Anna Nizzola / Luca Nizzola
2010
Canyoning Book
Swiss Alps Canyoning VOL. 2.0
Matthias Holzinger & Thomas Guigon
Pixartprinting.ch
2020
Cwiki Canyon Info
Canyoning Wiki Link Iragnaintermedio https://canyon.carto.net/cwiki/bin/view/Canyons/IragnaintermedioCanyon.html
Descente Canyon Info
https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon/21698
Ropewiki Canyon Info
http://ropewiki.com/Iragna_(Middle)
Gallery
(04.10.2003, DCV) https://goo.gl/photos/LfF1xibqsbXH3vCT6
Video
(04.10.2003, DCV) http://youtu.be/aYGqtaDkeIo
Swisscanyon Canyon Info
http://www.swisscanyon.ch/canyons/descrittivi/iragna-sup.htm
Other Canyon Info
https://www.verticalwatercanyoning.com/profili/svizzera/iragna-intermedio/
ACA Canyon Info
https://www.canyoning.or.at/index.php/liste-aller-canyons/121-iragna-superiore-intermedio
Trip Report (e.g. Blogpost)
Tour Info Christian Balla, September 2023 https://www.christian-balla.de/Iragna
Video
Kurzvideo Christian Balla, September 2023  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozNcovievlY
21.09.2024 RoroCanyon ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Avons réalisé l'intégrale. DC, glissant +++ mais sublime au possible ! (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
19.09.2024 jujul.. ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) A faire en intégralité, rien à jeter dans ce canyon fantastique de A à Z (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
19.09.2024 tristan0x ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Privilégier l'intégral. Tronçons homogènes absolument magnifiques. Fait en 6h30 à 2 sans compter un repas chaud et le secours hélico du jour (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
18.09.2024 Joey CIA ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Alles ok.
Everything OK.
16.09.2024 Fs48 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
15.09.2024 Jason Walker ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Not sure the canyon is "technically demanding" compared to others. Perhaps at higher flows actively belaying is nessesary to avoid being washed over the next waterfall. The infinity pools and slippery wet granite would prove very difficult in high flows for sure. At the level I went down at, it was easy. Slides and jumps. A fixed line abseil or two. Super super good. Packed full of guests on the weekends! Picture for flow reference. It hasn't rained here in a while, so perhaps this is actually a low flow, not normal?
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11.09.2024 rostolane ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Team international brams Wolfgang Andy fait integral (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
11.09.2024 Wolfgang ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Zu viert alle 3 Teile begangen ; gut gespühlt durch Regen 2 Tage zuvor hat es sehr viel Spaß gemacht. Alles OK
Four of us walked all 3 parts; well flushed by rain 2 days before, it was a lot of fun. Everything OK
07.09.2024 Clarissa Linder ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Alles perfekt. Superiore+Intermedio+Inferiore kombiniert.
Everything perfect. Superiore+Intermedio+Inferiore combined.

Other users were: Peter Lampacher
30.08.2024 Matthieu L. ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Descente à partir de l'intermédiaire. Risque de coincement de corde en bas de la cascade C24 dans la faille (la corde peut être aspirée entre les blocs au pied de la gerbe). Rien d'autre à signaler. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
25.08.2024 Massimo Loriato ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Quite slippery, all anchors in order, clear water with good/low level. Superiore + intermedio + inferiore in 4h30 in a group of 9.
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24.08.2024 Bina ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) DC- Very low waterlevel for this season. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
24.08.2024 Bina ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Immer wieder schön.
Always beautiful.

Other users were: Patrik Bartel Sarah Allemann
23.08.2024 Math77 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Magnifique canyon attention bien gérer les frottements fait en intégral à 6 en 5h avec le casse dalle quelques mains courantes un peu fatigué mais tout est ok ! (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
23.08.2024 SeflontSandrock60 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Dc, vasque rempliesParcouru a 6 en 5h pour l'intégral Bien équipé (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
21.08.2024 zede63 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Petit DC (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
17.08.2024 marc sparklefarts ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔
Slightly slippery, otherwise perfect. All jumps and slides we know were possible
16.08.2024 Lobster_quentin ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
16.08.2024 Waldemar Engelhardt ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Alles gut
All good

Other users were: Alex Engelhardt Raimund
13.08.2024 Taffon ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) RAS (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
05.08.2024 titi04 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Équipements OK, superbe canyon (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
04.08.2024 patoche67 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
04.08.2024 Patoche67 ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Conditions parfaites. Pas glissant.
Perfect conditions. Not slippery.
27.07.2024 Jeanne ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
27.07.2024 Thorsten K. ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Alles in Ordnung. Wunderschöner Canyon mit viel Action.
Everything in order. Beautiful canyon with lots of action.

Other users were: Sebastian Gaebert
27.07.2024 Thorsten K. ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Alles tip top. Schöne Tour, etwas rutschig aber das ist bei Iragna immer der Fall.
Everything tip top. Nice tour, a bit slippery but that's always the case with Iragna.

Other users were: Sebastian Gaebert
26.07.2024 Daniela Rossi ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Alles Top. Stellenweise rutschig
Everything top. Slippery in places

Other users were: Inga SandroS
25.07.2024 johnus ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Canyon magnifique avec un débit au top. On a mis le topo en photo. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
22.07.2024 Peisen ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Teilweise rutschig, sonst recht griffig zu gehen.
Slippery in places, otherwise quite easy to walk.

Other users were: Schwendemann Daniela Rossi
20.07.2024 Stefano ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) DC+ (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
15.07.2024 RURE ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
alles io
all io
17.02.2024 Urs K. ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Alles super, nichts zum erwähnen.
Everything super, nothing to mention.
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14.11.2023 severin ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔
Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Fait en integral avec l'inferieur a 4, certaines cascades tartinent fort (surtout la c30 juste avant d'entrer dans la partie inferieure) avec ce debit, tres beau mais a ne pas mettre entre toutes les mains avec ces conditions. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-debit/21698/observations.html)
08.09.2023 Joey CIA ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Alles Top, super griffig ,nicht rutschig! Haken nach dem Hochwasser okay nur ein paar Seilgeländer gehören getauscht...
Everything top, super grippy, not slippery! Hook after the flood okay only a few rope railings belong exchanged ...
05.09.2023 Bernhard ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Wahnsinns Canyon Durchgehend Action , eng , schön, klares Wasser und mässig wenig Zustieg mit zwei Autos Mein Favorit des Tales (alle drei unteren teile )
Awesome canyon Action throughout , narrow , beautiful , clear water and moderately little access with two cars My favorite of the valley (all three lower parts)
03.04.2023 Daniel Sturm ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ Completed ✕ ➜
Koordinaten und Beschreibung angepasst.
Coordinates and description adjusted.
09.03.2023 System User ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★
Daten importiert von https://canyon.carto.net/cwiki/bin/view/Canyons/IragnaintermedioCanyon.html

Hydrology:

Waterlevel Meter Site
N46.32911000°, E8.96586000°