Il Rio

il Rio, Rio (Piemonte) Last Update: 28.08.2026 by Daniel Sturm
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Town: Varzo
v3 a3 II
1h15
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5min
750m
670m
80m
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35m
2x 40m
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Summary:
A very short canyon with a great adrenaline-pumping slide.
April - October
Summary:
A very short canyon with a great adrenaline-pumping slide.
Access:
From the A26 highway, continue along the SS 33 del Sempione to Iselle, where the Italian customs station is located. Park in the village.
Approach (10 min):
Cross the customs checkpoint on foot and turn onto the first small road on the right, which goes up to a group of stone huts and the bridge over the stream (possible entry point). Continue along the mule track leading up into the woods, then bear left just above onto a faint trail that leads to the streambed.
Tour (1 h):
The first rappel (the highest one) involves some rope rub that needs to be managed. All on natural anchors.
Return (5 min):
Continue along the streambed until reaching the road and the car.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
46.207619°, 8.194384°
DMS: 46° 12" 27.43', 8° 11" 39.78'

DM: 46° 12.457", 8° 11.663"

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Canyon End
46.205795°, 8.194619°
DMS: 46° 12" 20.86', 8° 11" 40.63'

DM: 46° 12.348", 8° 11.677"

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