San Carlo

Riale San Carlo Last Update: 25.07.2026 by Daniel Sturm
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Piemonte
Subregion: Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Town: Ornavasso
v2 a2 II
2h30
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550m
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31m
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1900m
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Summary:
Small initiation canyon, pleasant despite a somewhat strenuous exit walk.
Summary:
Small initiation canyon, pleasant despite a somewhat strenuous exit walk.
Access:
Downstream Access: In Ornavasso, go up to the upper part of the small village to the end of the San Carlo stream. Park and reach the stream via a small road. Shuttle required. Upstream Access: From ORNAVASSO, take the Madonna del Boden road. Go past the Madonna church/sanctuary and park 50 meters after the bridge that crosses the San Carlo stream.

Approach (0 min):

Tour (2 h):
100 meters after the bridge, the gorge narrows. The progression consists of a succession of jumps and nice slides down to the 30-meter waterfall. The gorge widens; it is soon possible to take off your gear (100 meters after C30). Getting out of the riverbed is a bit tedious.

Return (30 min):

Coordinates:

Canyon Start
45.957191°, 8.39858°
DMS: 45° 57" 25.89', 8° 23" 54.89'

DM: 45° 57.431", 8° 23.915"

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Canyon End
45.965502°, 8.406182°
DMS: 45° 57" 55.81', 8° 24" 22.26'

DM: 45° 57.93", 8° 24.371"

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