Pile

Cascades de Pile, L'Oten, Cascate delle Pile Last Update: 21.11.2025 by MirkoT
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Veneto
Subregion: Belluno
Town: Calalzo di Cadore
v5 a4 V
4h5
1h
3h
5min
1645m
1395m
250m
x
55m
2x60m
350m
Rating:
★★★★★
4.1 (2)
Info:
★★★
1 (1)
Belay:
★★★
2 (1)
Summary:
Deep and narrow canyon in the first part - afterwards more open - no escapes.
August - November
East
Summary:
Deep and narrow canyon in the first part - afterwards more open - no escapes.
Access:
The road to reach the canyon is gravel road. A lot of gravel. Good to have 4x4 whell drive. But is doable also without, just go slowly.
Approach (1 h):
Follow the hiking path from the parking river right up to 1740m and go into the river. Follow the river and you will reach the canyon.
Tour (3 h):
First 6 waterfalls are inside the deep and narrow part. After that the canyon opens, but still no escapes. Be carfefull on a 50m waterfall, since you abseil in the water course and there can be some falling rocks when you abseil. Last waterfall you can do as a double or triple pitch (anchors on the right - second anchor hard to reach). 2x60m ropes needed
Return (5 min):
From the canyon just follow the river bed to the car.

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
46.4804°, 12.2834°
DMS: 46° 28" 49.44', 12° 17" 0.24'

DM: 46° 28.824", 12° 17.004"

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Canyon End
46.4797°, 12.2884°
DMS: 46° 28" 46.92', 12° 17" 18.24'

DM: 46° 28.782", 12° 17.304"

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Unknown Parking
46.4805°, 12.2904°
DMS: 46° 28" 49.8', 12° 17" 25.44'

DM: 46° 28.83", 12° 17.424"

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Literatures:

Canyoning Book
Lorenzo Rossato
Amazon
2026
979-1224302841
The Alps are among the most beautiful places on the planet: a myriad of peaks intertwined with an expansive matrix of valleys. Embedded deep in their recesses lie some of the most incredible canyons one could ever imagine. In this volume, Lorenzo Rossato presents a selection of routes from the eastern side of the Alpine arc. Around fifty locations are described in detail, enriched with historical, geological, and cultural insights. Drawing on more than ten years of outdoor exploration and image‑making, each entry provides the technical information required to undertake these outings, accompanied by inspiring photographs and readily available GPX tracks. The experienced practitioner will appreciate the precision of the details, the aspiring adventurer will find their curiosity kindled, and the outdoor enthusiast will enjoy stories and images from every corner of the Alps.

Hydrology: