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Chalamy: Canyon End
2026-08-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Chalamy Débit correct, de très beaux sauts et toboggans. RAS (Quelle:
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Return: Down the right bank towards the E-Werk and the car.

Chalamy: Canyon Start
2026-08-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Chalamy Débit correct, de très beaux sauts et toboggans. RAS (Quelle:
2026-08-26: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Chalamy (Quelle:
2026-08-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Chalamy Installationen ok. (Quelle:
Approach: From the bridge follow the path on the orographic right side of the river up to its exit (750m altitude).
Tour: Lateral entry into a cauldron via 23m rappel from a tree. A total of 5-12 rappels, many possible jumps. Many (emergency) exit options, especially at the bridge where the car is parked for access. Exit to the right, where the stream begins.

Chalamy: Parking at Exit
2026-08-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Chalamy Débit correct, de très beaux sauts et toboggans. RAS (Quelle:
2026-08-26: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Chalamy (Quelle:
2026-08-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Chalamy Installationen ok. (Quelle:
Comment: nach dem unteren Abschnitt
Access: From the A5 highway, take the Verres exit and follow the SS26 national road to Aosta. After a short torille, turn left onto the bridge that crosses the Dora Baltea towards Champdepraz. Turn left under a hydroelectric power station. Park by the stream.
Return: Down the right bank towards the E-Werk and the car.

Chalamy: Parking Entry and Exit
Comment: Ponte di Gorf
Access: From the A5 highway, take the Verres exit and follow the SS26 national road to Aosta. After a short torille, turn left onto the bridge that crosses the Dora Baltea towards Champdepraz. Turn left under a hydroelectric power station. Park by the stream.
Return: Down the right bank towards the E-Werk and the car.

Vajo dell’Orsa (inferiore): Parking Entry and Exit
2025-10-11: A great short canyon, the zip line is a highlight and there are nice rappels in the water. There are some indications of commercial use. (Caution: pure conjecture!) When it comes to finding the way,...
2025-10-01: For sure the starting point is not at 350 but 290m. At least on my maps.com says it like this. Also canyon not worth it i would say. I was searching for entry point for 30min because of 350m and did t...
2025-09-28: all fine after a evening of heavy rain
Access: From Torbole --> highway direction Verona/Affi --> exit at or before Brentino --> drive into the village of Brentino (located above the main road and the water canal) --> in the village follow the road to the right to the old power station (ENEL) (first asphalt then gravel) --> at the exit of the dead end you are in front of the iron gate of the beautiful old hydroelectric power station --> park here (approx. 280Hm).
Return: Follow the clearly visible path back to the parking lot at the ENEL power station.

Vajo dell’Orsa (inferiore): Canyon End
2025-10-11: A great short canyon, the zip line is a highlight and there are nice rappels in the water. There are some indications of commercial use. (Caution: pure conjecture!) When it comes to finding the way,...
2025-10-01: For sure the starting point is not at 350 but 290m. At least on my maps.com says it like this. Also canyon not worth it i would say. I was searching for entry point for 30min because of 350m and did t...
2025-09-28: all fine after a evening of heavy rain
Return: Follow the clearly visible path back to the parking lot at the ENEL power station.

Vajo dell’Orsa (inferiore): Canyon Start
2025-10-11: A great short canyon, the zip line is a highlight and there are nice rappels in the water. There are some indications of commercial use. (Caution: pure conjecture!) When it comes to finding the way,...
2025-10-01: For sure the starting point is not at 350 but 290m. At least on my maps.com says it like this. Also canyon not worth it i would say. I was searching for entry point for 30min because of 350m and did t...
2025-09-28: all fine after a evening of heavy rain
Approach: From the ENEL power station via the hiking trail left up to the stream --> you can check the water level beforehand at the exit below the key point (clamping block) (350Hm).
Tour: You can do the lower part of the Vajo dell'Orsa as a short introductory tour or do the very rewarding combination with part 1 (see description Vajo dell'Orsa superiore) --> if you decide to do the lower part only, after a short walking passage you go straight to the 1st abseiling point of 10m --> this is immediately followed by a 12m section slightly overhanging in deep pools + a small jump into the next pool --> after the next 5m step with large pools you come to the 1st abseiling point of 10m --> immediately afterwards there is a 12m section slightly overhanging in deep pools + a small jump into the next pool. After a short walking passage you go straight to the first rappel point of 10m --> immediately afterwards there is a 12m point slightly overhanging in deep pools + small jump into the next pool --> after the next 5m step with large pools comes the last rappel point --> here you can rappel left from the clamping block to a clear chain anchor or you can rappel directly in the water course below the clamping block (!!!rock in the arrival pool!!!) after a short walking section you leave the canyon right (290Hm).

Vajo dell’Orsa (superiore): Canyon Start
2026-08-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) (Quelle:
2026-08-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) Le vasche sono tutte abbastanza libere....La pozza pensile non è saltabile.....attenzione nella zona delle corde fisse nel bos...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) DC -. 1h15 d'approche, 2h15 de canyon. Départ 100m après le pont tibetain. Très joli encaissements, tobs,... Par contre la num...
Approach: From the parking lot go to the entrance with the signs --> pass between the houses --> follow the hiking trail downhill --> at the tree with the sign 'Per la Valle' (hard to read) continue right --> you pass a rock face and a little further down you come to a fixed rope --> after a short time you are in the streambed (approx. 680Hm) --> follow the watercourse to the first steps of the tour.
Tour: After the first steps, there is a longer slippery section with small toboggans before you reach the more beautiful part of the canyon. At the point where the canyon narrows is probably the most beautiful part of the canyon. There are several abseiling points here, most of which can be slid or jumped. The water here is usually very clean so that you can easily estimate the depth. The canyon is offered by clubs, so there are usually good chain anchors, bolts and several fixed ropes in the canyon. The middle section is very incised and beautiful. This is followed by a rock labyrinth where you have to find your way by climbing down and rappelling. The highest abseiling point in the rock labyrinth is approx. 18m (at this point the water continues to walk underground). A gigantic clamping block marks the final part of the labyrinth. The canyon then opens up and here you have the option of bypassing the next steps via a fixed rope on the left. In the lower part of the tour there is a beautiful cascade (10m/S10 +25m) and a 10m abseil over several rocks. After a short walking passages you come to point 1 which marks the exit. Here you exit the canyon right through the crevice (approx. 350m). The lower part of the canyon is also worthwhile (see Vajo dell'orsa inferiore).

Vajo dell’Orsa (superiore): Parking at Entry
2026-08-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) (Quelle:
2026-08-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) Le vasche sono tutte abbastanza libere....La pozza pensile non è saltabile.....attenzione nella zona delle corde fisse nel bos...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) DC -. 1h15 d'approche, 2h15 de canyon. Départ 100m après le pont tibetain. Très joli encaissements, tobs,... Par contre la num...
Access: From Torbole --> highway ri. Verona/Affi --> exit at Brentino --> drive into the village of Brentino (lies above the main road/water canal) --> in the village follow the road to the right to the old power station (ENEL) (first asphalt then gravel) --> at the exit of the cul-de-sac you stand at the iron gate in front of the nostalgic hydroelectric power station where you leave the shuttle car --> with the 2nd car you drive out of the village onto the main road 450 in the direction of Affi --> pass the village of Canale --> drive up the road in the direction of Ferarra Monte Baldo (approx. 30 min. from P1 to P2). Take the second car out of the village onto the main road 450 towards Affi --> pass the village of Canale --> take the road up towards Ferarra Monte Baldo (approx. 30 min. from P1 to P2) --> after the village of Spiazzi (place of pilgrimage) drive approx. 3Km to the second small group of houses at a left bend --> here you have to look for the sign Localita Fraine Basse on the right --> next to the exit mirror there is also the yellow sign with the name Vajo dell'Orsa --> if possible park your car nearby (approx. 880Hm).
Return: To get to the ENEL power station, follow the clear hiking trail. After approx. 15 minutes and several stream crossings, you will reach the parking lot/power station at an altitude of approx. 280m. If you don't have a shuttle car, continue towards the village square and past the fountain on the right. From here, follow the optional path (countless steps) up to the church. At the village of Spiazzi, follow the road to the car (1 to 2 hours depending on your fitness level).

Vajo dell’Orsa (superiore): Canyon End
2026-08-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) (Quelle:
2026-08-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) Le vasche sono tutte abbastanza libere....La pozza pensile non è saltabile.....attenzione nella zona delle corde fisse nel bos...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Orsa (intégral) DC -. 1h15 d'approche, 2h15 de canyon. Départ 100m après le pont tibetain. Très joli encaissements, tobs,... Par contre la num...
Return: To get to the ENEL power station, follow the clear hiking trail. After approx. 15 minutes and several stream crossings, you will reach the parking lot/power station at an altitude of approx. 280m. If you don't have a shuttle car, continue towards the village square and past the fountain on the right. From here, follow the optional path (countless steps) up to the church. At the village of Spiazzi, follow the road to the car (1 to 2 hours depending on your fitness level).

Vajo dell’Orsa (superiore): Parking at Exit
Access: From Torbole --> highway ri. Verona/Affi --> exit at Brentino --> drive into the village of Brentino (lies above the main road/water canal) --> in the village follow the road to the right to the old power station (ENEL) (first asphalt then gravel) --> at the exit of the cul-de-sac you stand at the iron gate in front of the nostalgic hydroelectric power station where you leave the shuttle car --> with the 2nd car you drive out of the village onto the main road 450 in the direction of Affi --> pass the village of Canale --> drive up the road in the direction of Ferarra Monte Baldo (approx. 30 min. from P1 to P2). Take the second car out of the village onto the main road 450 towards Affi --> pass the village of Canale --> take the road up towards Ferarra Monte Baldo (approx. 30 min. from P1 to P2) --> after the village of Spiazzi (place of pilgrimage) drive approx. 3Km to the second small group of houses at a left bend --> here you have to look for the sign Localita Fraine Basse on the right --> next to the exit mirror there is also the yellow sign with the name Vajo dell'Orsa --> if possible park your car nearby (approx. 880Hm).
Return: To get to the ENEL power station, follow the clear hiking trail. After approx. 15 minutes and several stream crossings, you will reach the parking lot/power station at an altitude of approx. 280m. If you don't have a shuttle car, continue towards the village square and past the fountain on the right. From here, follow the optional path (countless steps) up to the church. At the village of Spiazzi, follow the road to the car (1 to 2 hours depending on your fitness level).

Vajo dell’Orsa (superiore): Alternative Canyon Start
Comment: Alternative entry (red mark on a tree on right) if water flow is strong. You arrive in final part of narrow corridor and it's doable in strong water flow
Approach: From the parking lot go to the entrance with the signs --> pass between the houses --> follow the hiking trail downhill --> at the tree with the sign 'Per la Valle' (hard to read) continue right --> you pass a rock face and a little further down you come to a fixed rope --> after a short time you are in the streambed (approx. 680Hm) --> follow the watercourse to the first steps of the tour.
Tour: After the first steps, there is a longer slippery section with small toboggans before you reach the more beautiful part of the canyon. At the point where the canyon narrows is probably the most beautiful part of the canyon. There are several abseiling points here, most of which can be slid or jumped. The water here is usually very clean so that you can easily estimate the depth. The canyon is offered by clubs, so there are usually good chain anchors, bolts and several fixed ropes in the canyon. The middle section is very incised and beautiful. This is followed by a rock labyrinth where you have to find your way by climbing down and rappelling. The highest abseiling point in the rock labyrinth is approx. 18m (at this point the water continues to walk underground). A gigantic clamping block marks the final part of the labyrinth. The canyon then opens up and here you have the option of bypassing the next steps via a fixed rope on the left. In the lower part of the tour there is a beautiful cascade (10m/S10 +25m) and a 10m abseil over several rocks. After a short walking passages you come to point 1 which marks the exit. Here you exit the canyon right through the crevice (approx. 350m). The lower part of the canyon is also worthwhile (see Vajo dell'orsa inferiore).

Vajo dell’Orsa (superiore): Alternative Canyon Start1
Comment: Direct access just before narrow corridor. One tree has white mark on right.
Approach: From the parking lot go to the entrance with the signs --> pass between the houses --> follow the hiking trail downhill --> at the tree with the sign 'Per la Valle' (hard to read) continue right --> you pass a rock face and a little further down you come to a fixed rope --> after a short time you are in the streambed (approx. 680Hm) --> follow the watercourse to the first steps of the tour.
Tour: After the first steps, there is a longer slippery section with small toboggans before you reach the more beautiful part of the canyon. At the point where the canyon narrows is probably the most beautiful part of the canyon. There are several abseiling points here, most of which can be slid or jumped. The water here is usually very clean so that you can easily estimate the depth. The canyon is offered by clubs, so there are usually good chain anchors, bolts and several fixed ropes in the canyon. The middle section is very incised and beautiful. This is followed by a rock labyrinth where you have to find your way by climbing down and rappelling. The highest abseiling point in the rock labyrinth is approx. 18m (at this point the water continues to walk underground). A gigantic clamping block marks the final part of the labyrinth. The canyon then opens up and here you have the option of bypassing the next steps via a fixed rope on the left. In the lower part of the tour there is a beautiful cascade (10m/S10 +25m) and a 10m abseil over several rocks. After a short walking passages you come to point 1 which marks the exit. Here you exit the canyon right through the crevice (approx. 350m). The lower part of the canyon is also worthwhile (see Vajo dell'orsa inferiore).

Rio Val: Canyon Start
2026-08-08: As mentioned earlier, the galvanized chain anchors are somewhat corroded. This is a perfect combination with Palvico; it’s best to park your car at the Palvico exit and be prepared for the 1.5-hour ac...
2026-08-03: Some chain anchors are loose. Overall, the chain anchors have been around for a few years. Very slippery in places.
2026-08-03: Top Conditions
Approach: From the small parking possibility (right bend) follow the forest path to the left. Passing a house with a well, the path leads shortly to the stream (entry at about 830Hm).
Tour: Very beautiful, open, south-facing canyon. Several short to medium rappels, with some exposed stands (rope traverses possible). You should be careful on the abseils because of the sharp edges. The rappels are mostly in the water, but the arrival pools are not deep. There are only short walking passages, if any, between the steps. The highest abseils are in the middle section of the tour. The Rio Val flows into the Palvico. The combination of the two rather short streams is recommended.

Rio Val: Canyon End
2026-08-08: As mentioned earlier, the galvanized chain anchors are somewhat corroded. This is a perfect combination with Palvico; it’s best to park your car at the Palvico exit and be prepared for the 1.5-hour ac...
2026-08-03: Some chain anchors are loose. Overall, the chain anchors have been around for a few years. Very slippery in places.
2026-08-03: Top Conditions
Return: The exit is directly on the road next to the stream Palvico (parking shuttle car) (830Hm).

Rio Val: Parking at Exit
2026-08-08: As mentioned earlier, the galvanized chain anchors are somewhat corroded. This is a perfect combination with Palvico; it’s best to park your car at the Palvico exit and be prepared for the 1.5-hour ac...
2026-08-03: Some chain anchors are loose. Overall, the chain anchors have been around for a few years. Very slippery in places.
2026-08-03: Top Conditions
Access: From Torbole, drive up towards Val di Ledro and past the lake. After a few serpentines downhill at km 47 (on the SS 240, 3km before Storo), park the first car (here you can already see the last rappel and the water level). Take the second car in the direction of Storo. In Storo, follow the main road as far as the "SAV" DIY store. Turn right immediately after the DIY store and follow the narrow, straight road. Turn right at the small signs with the inscription "Via Trento". Follow the mountain road for approx. 3.6 km (you go through a tunnel and past a few houses). At the highest point you will come to a pilgrimage chapel. The road now leads slightly downhill. After a short stretch with a few bends, there is a sharp left-hand bend where a forest road (old "Privato" no-driving sign) branches off to the right. Follow the forest road downhill to the right (approx. 40m). At the first bend there is limited parking (max. two cars) (840m).
Return: The exit is directly on the road next to the stream Palvico (parking shuttle car) (830Hm).

Rio Val: Parking at Entry
Access: From Torbole, drive up towards Val di Ledro and past the lake. After a few serpentines downhill at km 47 (on the SS 240, 3km before Storo), park the first car (here you can already see the last rappel and the water level). Take the second car in the direction of Storo. In Storo, follow the main road as far as the "SAV" DIY store. Turn right immediately after the DIY store and follow the narrow, straight road. Turn right at the small signs with the inscription "Via Trento". Follow the mountain road for approx. 3.6 km (you go through a tunnel and past a few houses). At the highest point you will come to a pilgrimage chapel. The road now leads slightly downhill. After a short stretch with a few bends, there is a sharp left-hand bend where a forest road (old "Privato" no-driving sign) branches off to the right. Follow the forest road downhill to the right (approx. 40m). At the first bend there is limited parking (max. two cars) (840m).
Return: The exit is directly on the road next to the stream Palvico (parking shuttle car) (830Hm).

Palvico: Canyon Start
2026-08-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Palvico (Quelle:
2026-08-16: Everything ok
2026-08-09: AIC meeting 2026 Everything in order and normal flow without any problem.
Comment: (cwiki_1)
Approach: Enter the creek right next to the gravel turnout at km 47.5. If you choose the alternative parking lot and park in the hairpin bend, you descend briefly to the dam and enter directly at the weir.
Tour: The tour begins with walking passages and climbing over large boulders. At a 3m step you will find a fixed rope for downclimbing. This is followed by 2 swimming passages with small slides in a narrowing canyon. Arrived at the grotto, the 10m step can be rappelled or slid. After the big pool in the grotto the canyon opens. Here you have the possibility to bypass the next 10m step via fixed ropes (right) up to an 8m jump (attention water depth!). After the jump (rappel) comes the weir with possible emergency exit. This is the beginning of the lower part (see alternative canyon start). On the left side of the wall is the belaystation for the 20m steps. Here you mostly rappel 15m and slide 5m into the deep pool. In the grotto, swim to the next 25m rappel (left or right). Enclosed by high rock walls follows a 6m jump into a large pool. Then there is a narrow 5 m gap which can be rappelled or climbed down. Now you are at the final waterfall (45m). Here you can rappel to the left outside the water or to the right in the water to the large water basin (a 60m rope is recommended for pulling off). After a short walking passages in the shallow streambed, at the end of the tour you can take a running jump of 6m from the dam wall into the last pool.

Palvico: Parking at Entry
2026-08-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Palvico (Quelle:
2026-08-16: Everything ok
2026-08-09: AIC meeting 2026 Everything in order and normal flow without any problem.
Comment: Parkplatz nach einer Brücke
Access: From Torbole --> Riva --> at traffic circle ri. Storno --> road ri. Albola mountain pass --> through small village --> past the lake (Lagodi Ledro) --> through village --> always straight ahead --> road crosses the stream (Palvico) --> entry r. at gravel turnout Km 47.5 --> to chute 2. Car over the curvy road down until in a left bend a stone with Km 50 appears --> here r. narrow road back to the picnic area (parking lot)--> here you can see after a short walking passages the last 50m waterfall and the actual amount of water. If you don't have a 2nd car there is the possibility to take a very steep path (orographically right) back to the upper parking lot after the tour on foot.
Return: Get off at the artificial step on the right and follow the path back to the metal bridge. Cross it and go back to the parking lot (shuttle car).

Palvico: Parking at Exit
2026-08-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Palvico (Quelle:
2026-08-16: Everything ok
2026-08-09: AIC meeting 2026 Everything in order and normal flow without any problem.
Comment: Parkplatz bei Fußgängerbrückehttps://opentopomap.org/#marker=15/45.84286/10.58641
Access: From Torbole --> Riva --> at traffic circle ri. Storno --> road ri. Albola mountain pass --> through small village --> past the lake (Lagodi Ledro) --> through village --> always straight ahead --> road crosses the stream (Palvico) --> entry r. at gravel turnout Km 47.5 --> to chute 2. Car over the curvy road down until in a left bend a stone with Km 50 appears --> here r. narrow road back to the picnic area (parking lot)--> here you can see after a short walking passages the last 50m waterfall and the actual amount of water. If you don't have a 2nd car there is the possibility to take a very steep path (orographically right) back to the upper parking lot after the tour on foot.
Return: Get off at the artificial step on the right and follow the path back to the metal bridge. Cross it and go back to the parking lot (shuttle car).

Palvico: Canyon End
Return: Get off at the artificial step on the right and follow the path back to the metal bridge. Cross it and go back to the parking lot (shuttle car).

Palvico: Parking at Entry1
Comment: Parkplatz für unteren (eingeschnittenen) Teil, ab Kraftwerksauslass
Access: From Torbole --> Riva --> at traffic circle ri. Storno --> road ri. Albola mountain pass --> through small village --> past the lake (Lagodi Ledro) --> through village --> always straight ahead --> road crosses the stream (Palvico) --> entry r. at gravel turnout Km 47.5 --> to chute 2. Car over the curvy road down until in a left bend a stone with Km 50 appears --> here r. narrow road back to the picnic area (parking lot)--> here you can see after a short walking passages the last 50m waterfall and the actual amount of water. If you don't have a 2nd car there is the possibility to take a very steep path (orographically right) back to the upper parking lot after the tour on foot.

Palvico: Alternative Canyon Start
Comment: Start nach Wasserfassung
Approach: Enter the creek right next to the gravel turnout at km 47.5. If you choose the alternative parking lot and park in the hairpin bend, you descend briefly to the dam and enter directly at the weir.
Tour: The tour begins with walking passages and climbing over large boulders. At a 3m step you will find a fixed rope for downclimbing. This is followed by 2 swimming passages with small slides in a narrowing canyon. Arrived at the grotto, the 10m step can be rappelled or slid. After the big pool in the grotto the canyon opens. Here you have the possibility to bypass the next 10m step via fixed ropes (right) up to an 8m jump (attention water depth!). After the jump (rappel) comes the weir with possible emergency exit. This is the beginning of the lower part (see alternative canyon start). On the left side of the wall is the belaystation for the 20m steps. Here you mostly rappel 15m and slide 5m into the deep pool. In the grotto, swim to the next 25m rappel (left or right). Enclosed by high rock walls follows a 6m jump into a large pool. Then there is a narrow 5 m gap which can be rappelled or climbed down. Now you are at the final waterfall (45m). Here you can rappel to the left outside the water or to the right in the water to the large water basin (a 60m rope is recommended for pulling off). After a short walking passages in the shallow streambed, at the end of the tour you can take a running jump of 6m from the dam wall into the last pool.

Val Pissavacca: Canyon Start

Val Pissavacca: Parking Entry and Exit

Val Rua: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-07-11: The entry is on a high note. Surprisingly deep, gloomy, and wild. But once you get to the very bottom, it becomes enjoyable and entertaining.
2025-06-21: Beautiful canyon, worth the descent
Access: From the Piovene-Rocchette highway exit, head into the Val d'Astico. Park in Ponteposta at a small park with a drinking fountain and picnic tables.
Return: When the canyon opens up to the left onto a path and soon leads to the paved road from the access point

Val Rua: Canyon Start
2026-07-11: The entry is on a high note. Surprisingly deep, gloomy, and wild. But once you get to the very bottom, it becomes enjoyable and entertaining.
2025-06-21: Beautiful canyon, worth the descent
Approach: Walk briefly down the road toward the river and then turn right onto an asphalt road. Follow the road until just before the exit, then turn left, passing under the building and following the trail markers into Val Rua. At the first prominent haipin bend, a distinct path branches off to the left; here, a descent—partly secured with ropes—leads down to the intermediate access point after the 25-meter waterfall. If you want to hike the entire canyon, continue uphill along the hiking trail. After a long, uphill traverse, you’ll see a mostly dry streambed on your left; when the trail veers right away from the streambed again, a distinct path branches off to the left. Follow this path uphill or cross into Val Rua. As soon as you are only about 15 meters above the streambed, descend to the left along the path marks.
Tour: At first, the route is mostly dry, with downclimbs and a 10-meter rappel leading down to a water-filled side gully. After that, there are initially a few short rappels in a dark forest gorge before the trail gradually cuts its way into the mountain, forming a surprisingly deep gorge. The gorge exits with a fantastic 15-meter rappel (jumpable), followed by a 25-meter rappel into a large pool. The alternative approach trail joins here from the left. The lower section, which is also frequented by tourists, is somewhat more open and offers opportunities for jumping and slides down to 8 meters.

Val Rua: Intermediate Canyon Exit
2026-07-11: The entry is on a high note. Surprisingly deep, gloomy, and wild. But once you get to the very bottom, it becomes enjoyable and entertaining.
2025-06-21: Beautiful canyon, worth the descent
Comment: Zwischeneinstieg laut
Access: From the Piovene-Rocchette highway exit, head into the Val d'Astico. Park in Ponteposta at a small park with a drinking fountain and picnic tables.
Return: When the canyon opens up to the left onto a path and soon leads to the paved road from the access point

Favogna: Canyon Start
2026-07-01: Looks great starting with the C40. Solid equipment!
2026-05-17: Nothing to report , everything in order. Nice canyon
2026-05-17: Descended today during canyoning course. Normal flow, anchors good, water cold but in line with the season.
Approach: Description for the lower part: From the lower parking lot back through the village somewhat hidden over one of the two small bridges into Franz-von-Fenner-Straße, follow this up the hill until you come to a cupboard. Park the car there and continue on foot. Follow the road further uphill until you can see DISTINCT climbing tracks on the left (after about 50 meters downhill there is a small hut, then you are in the right place). If you walk until the road is close to the stream and you can see the slide brakes, you have gone too far. Follow the path downhill and descend along the stream. (In 2024 there were some helpful rope traverses.) Once you have descended over several slide brakes, you arrive directly in the stream. Entry.
Tour: Upper parts: Lower part: Quite fast parts, later even deep parts in wonderful scenic scenery with a short dark passage (no lamps necessary). Rappels and running sections of varying lengths alternate. Few technical difficulties await the canyonist, only at C40 a rope traverse has to be set up. If there is a lot of water, it can be difficult to get to the optimal position, especially on the C40.

Favogna: Canyon End
2026-07-01: Looks great starting with the C40. Solid equipment!
2026-05-17: Nothing to report , everything in order. Nice canyon
2026-05-17: Descended today during canyoning course. Normal flow, anchors good, water cold but in line with the season.
Return: Follow the stream and get out at the slide brake in the village and return to the car. Approx. 4 min

Favogna: Alternative Canyon Start
2026-07-01: Looks great starting with the C40. Solid equipment!
2026-05-17: Nothing to report , everything in order. Nice canyon
2026-05-17: Descended today during canyoning course. Normal flow, anchors good, water cold but in line with the season.
Comment: Start für den unteren Teil
Approach: Description for the lower part: From the lower parking lot back through the village somewhat hidden over one of the two small bridges into Franz-von-Fenner-Straße, follow this up the hill until you come to a cupboard. Park the car there and continue on foot. Follow the road further uphill until you can see DISTINCT climbing tracks on the left (after about 50 meters downhill there is a small hut, then you are in the right place). If you walk until the road is close to the stream and you can see the slide brakes, you have gone too far. Follow the path downhill and descend along the stream. (In 2024 there were some helpful rope traverses.) Once you have descended over several slide brakes, you arrive directly in the stream. Entry.
Tour: Upper parts: Lower part: Quite fast parts, later even deep parts in wonderful scenic scenery with a short dark passage (no lamps necessary). Rappels and running sections of varying lengths alternate. Few technical difficulties await the canyonist, only at C40 a rope traverse has to be set up. If there is a lot of water, it can be difficult to get to the optimal position, especially on the C40.

Favogna: Waypoint
Comment: Ggf. nicht ganz akkurater Punkt - DEUTLICHE Steigspuren abwärts die an einer kleinen Hütte vorbei zum Bach führen
Approach: Description for the lower part: From the lower parking lot back through the village somewhat hidden over one of the two small bridges into Franz-von-Fenner-Straße, follow this up the hill until you come to a cupboard. Park the car there and continue on foot. Follow the road further uphill until you can see DISTINCT climbing tracks on the left (after about 50 meters downhill there is a small hut, then you are in the right place). If you walk until the road is close to the stream and you can see the slide brakes, you have gone too far. Follow the path downhill and descend along the stream. (In 2024 there were some helpful rope traverses.) Once you have descended over several slide brakes, you arrive directly in the stream. Entry.

Favogna: Parking at Entry
Comment: Parkplatz Zustieg für den unteren Abschnitt. Vor einer Schranke gibt es ca. 8 Plätze zu parken. Von hier 30 min in den Bach.
Return: Follow the stream and get out at the slide brake in the village and return to the car. Approx. 4 min

Favogna: Parking at Exit
Comment: Parkplatz der nicht zeitlich beschränkt ist. (4 Autos)
Return: Follow the stream and get out at the slide brake in the village and return to the car. Approx. 4 min

Rio Nero di Ora: Canyon Start
2026-09-03: The challenge is the steep descent to the water. (Risk of falling rocks) For the situation at the rockfall, see the previous entry. We rappelled down from the tree on the right. After the last person...
2026-07-27: Please note: following the highest descent, a landslide has damaged some of the secondary anchors and rendered the lovely slide that follows unusable, as there are rocks just below the water’s surface...
2026-07-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Nero Ancoraggi ok (Quelle:
Approach: There is an entry point at an altitude of 750m, see http://www.ctgernstein.com/schluchten/Auerbach. Here you have to walk for a long time in the open streambed until you reach the interesting parts. We therefore recommend the access as described in P. v. Duin's book. To do this, take the abandoned forest path that starts at the north-eastern corner of the Kalditsch industrial estate and descends in a slight left turn for less than 10 minutes. It finally exits before a steep drop. Here we walk horizontally without a path for about 50m to the right and meet a clear path coming from the top right. Follow this down to the river. A few meters above the river still downstream, then we can - carefully - descend into the streambed.
Tour: 100m downstream from the entry we come to the first rappel (left). A little later the 2nd rappel with the "Progetto" badge. The 3rd and 4th rappels take us to the widening of the stream bed, where the water is drained off. Here, water is drained into the lower course at continuous intervals when the screen at the channel inlet is automatically cleaned. Over the dam down the 5th rappel, a little later the short 6th rappel. Then the 7th rappel to the right of the water-bearing chute (18m). The next short 8th rappel would be a wonderful slide if there weren't some boulders waiting for us in the pool, which is much too shallow. Then a real gorge section begins again. This is followed by rappel 9, the 10th over the rock platform to the left and from there the 11th and 12th down to the bottom of the gorge. There are 2 possible jumps here - after prior inspection. At the exit of the relatively flat gorge bottom we come to the (13th) rappel on the right rock face, a few meters before the waterfall (excess from the water drainage ?) pours down the high wall. The anchor is difficult to reach here, as a slab of rock has apparently "restructured" the belay. There is a bypass to the left. Finally, the exit of the tour is reached and we look for the path and exit to the metal footbridge on the right bank.

Rio Nero di Ora: Canyon End
2026-09-03: The challenge is the steep descent to the water. (Risk of falling rocks) For the situation at the rockfall, see the previous entry. We rappelled down from the tree on the right. After the last person...
2026-07-27: Please note: following the highest descent, a landslide has damaged some of the secondary anchors and rendered the lovely slide that follows unusable, as there are rocks just below the water’s surface...
2026-07-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Nero Ancoraggi ok (Quelle:
Return: Turn left at the bridge and go to the lower vehicle parked a little down the road on the righthand side.

Rio Nero di Ora: Parking at Entry
2026-09-03: The challenge is the steep descent to the water. (Risk of falling rocks) For the situation at the rockfall, see the previous entry. We rappelled down from the tree on the right. After the last person...
2026-07-27: Please note: following the highest descent, a landslide has damaged some of the secondary anchors and rendered the lovely slide that follows unusable, as there are rocks just below the water’s surface...
2026-07-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Nero Ancoraggi ok (Quelle:
Comment: (descente_3)
Access: Park your car in the Kalditsch industrial park (parking spaces at the fork in the road).
Return: Turn left at the bridge and go to the lower vehicle parked a little down the road on the righthand side.

Rio Nero di Ora: Parking at Exit
Comment: (descente_4)
Access: Park your car in the Kalditsch industrial park (parking spaces at the fork in the road).
Return: Turn left at the bridge and go to the lower vehicle parked a little down the road on the righthand side.

Torrente Albola: Canyon Start
2026-08-08: Beautiful stream Be careful on the fourth descent, which is like a toboggan run; it must be descended using a rope because there is a risk of injury to the feet and ankles (rock blades on the left)....
2026-08-06: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Albola Très bel encaissement ancrages rouillés mais ça le fait (Quelle:
2026-08-06: Clear, cold water—everything was fine. Just way too short 😊
Approach: From the parking lot up past the yellow big house (asphalt road with driving ban) you come to a small bridge, here you can take a look into the stream --> then it goes up on the stepped hiking trail (Deva, Foci, Maddalena) --> over a fixed rope and attached ladder you come to a red hiking marker and lattice mast --> here it actually goes left. However, if you go straight, you can check the actual water level at the exit of the canyons --> after checking, go back and continue up the trail. After the stone slabs and with trail markers it becomes flatter. The path leads into the forest and to the stream (entry). Here on the left comes a small tributary with a bridge into the stream.
Tour: Before starting the tour, you should always carefully check the weather and water level, as the canyon becomes very dangerous when the water is high. At the start of the tour, there is a short walking passage with small steps that can be bypassed or rappelled down. After a short distance, the canyon narrows. This is where the first hazardous section begins (a rappelling point with a backflow into the pool in the middle). With a bit of skill, you can rappel right past the pool. Behind the edge below the belay station, there is an option to set up a belay station. (Possibly set up a belay system for the last person.) The gorge is narrow and dark as you continue to the next two small rappelling points and a climbing and walking passage (though artificial light is not necessary). This is followed by several rappelling points ranging from 10 to 20 meters, some of which are within the water flow. After the final 20-meter step, the route continues over several boulders into open terrain. Shortly thereafter, you’ll reach a small trail (exit). Be careful at the fourth rappelling point, which resembles a slide and must be descended using a rope, as there is a risk of injury to feet and ankles (rock blades on the left side).

Torrente Albola: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-08-08: Beautiful stream Be careful on the fourth descent, which is like a toboggan run; it must be descended using a rope because there is a risk of injury to the feet and ankles (rock blades on the left)....
2026-08-06: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Albola Très bel encaissement ancrages rouillés mais ça le fait (Quelle:
2026-08-06: Clear, cold water—everything was fine. Just way too short 😊
Access: From Torbole drive to Riva del Garda. Here take the bypass north (ri. Brescia). Turn right into Via Ardaro. 1Km through the village of San Giacomo. At the small church and bridge you will find a small parking (110Hm) (if you have no parking here you can park about 100m in town).
Return: Even before the inflow from the left, the trail goes out of the canyons on the right. Follow the path that shortly meets the access path. Then continue back to the parking lot.

Torrente Albola: Canyon End
2026-08-08: Beautiful stream Be careful on the fourth descent, which is like a toboggan run; it must be descended using a rope because there is a risk of injury to the feet and ankles (rock blades on the left)....
2026-08-06: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Albola Très bel encaissement ancrages rouillés mais ça le fait (Quelle:
2026-08-06: Clear, cold water—everything was fine. Just way too short 😊
Return: Even before the inflow from the left, the trail goes out of the canyons on the right. Follow the path that shortly meets the access path. Then continue back to the parking lot.

Torrente Albola: Parking lot Alternative access
Comment: Alternative parking
Access: From Torbole drive to Riva del Garda. Here take the bypass north (ri. Brescia). Turn right into Via Ardaro. 1Km through the village of San Giacomo. At the small church and bridge you will find a small parking (110Hm) (if you have no parking here you can park about 100m in town).
Return: Even before the inflow from the left, the trail goes out of the canyons on the right. Follow the path that shortly meets the access path. Then continue back to the parking lot.

Val Fogare (inferiore): Canyon Start
2025-05-31: All necessary anchors available. 2x 30m ropes sufficient. Everything clean, no wood.
2024-08-23: We heard that the canyon is doable. Some anchor points are old, but still functional. One traverse is "the most fun". But it's okay, everything is fine ♡
2024-07-26: With the upper part a wonderful canyoning tour
Approach: From the parking lot you cross the Torrente Cordevale and go south. It is relatively obvious where to go into the woods on the other side of the river, because in front of it there are high slopes that you can not climb. At the first opportunity where the embankment is lower, you go into the forest (during our walk 14.8.2023 there was also a cairn at the embankment). In the forest you will find an obvious path that is also marked with red markings. Follow the path southwards until you reach the exit of Val Fogare (after about 15 minutes from the parking lot). Cross the Fogare and after about 20m go up the slope and meet the trail that from now on goes uphill. After about 330m at 480m, instead of following the path that goes straight on, take a hairpin bend and continue along the path that goes steeply uphill from here on. During the ascent, you will come across a stone manderl, a wall with iron railings and a trail marker. After several meters of altitude, it suddenly becomes flatter. Here you have a beautiful view into the valley and the canyon. For the further flat path above the canyon, it is better to wear a helmet. The partly heavily damaged railing says more than a thousand words. From here about 20min. without difficulty follow the path to the stream / entry at about 640m (ticks do not forget ;-) )
Tour: The Fogare inferiore is certainly one of the most beautiful and varied canyons in the national park. Without a long stretch of path, there are several steps that can either be rappelled or jumped. A few narrow sections, a grotto in the middle of the gorge and the shimmering green water in the pools will make your canyoning heart beat faster. The belays are no longer the newest but are still usable and well positioned. Due to the catchment area of only 4.2Km², you normally have no problems rappelling in the water. The canyon should not be underestimated due to its narrow sections! After the last incised passage, there is a small open wall in the stream. Then the last few meters are downclimbed. Exit at approx. 460m below the water channel. Val Fogarè is located in the Parco Nazionale Dolomiti where canyoning is prohibited. The A.I.C. management has been negotiating with the national park administration for some time.

Val Fogare (inferiore): Canyon End
2025-05-31: All necessary anchors available. 2x 30m ropes sufficient. Everything clean, no wood.
2024-08-23: We heard that the canyon is doable. Some anchor points are old, but still functional. One traverse is "the most fun". But it's okay, everything is fine ♡
2024-07-26: With the upper part a wonderful canyoning tour
Return: At the exit or. left again up the path and return to the parking lot.

Val Fogare (inferiore): Parking Entry and Exit
2025-05-31: All necessary anchors available. 2x 30m ropes sufficient. Everything clean, no wood.
2024-08-23: We heard that the canyon is doable. Some anchor points are old, but still functional. One traverse is "the most fun". But it's okay, everything is fine ♡
2024-07-26: With the upper part a wonderful canyoning tour
Access: Coming from Belluno, head towards Agordo and continue on the SS203 into the Cordevale Valley. After the village of Mas comes the village of Peron. About 4Km after Peron, along the Torrente Cordevale, on a long straight left there is a large picnic area with camper pitches. Opposite is the house of the Comando Statione Forestale "C. se Candaten". From here continue for 1.2km until you reach a forest road on the left by a dilapidated house. Here you enter the forest until you reach Torrente Cordevale (here are also nice places to sleep, which are a bit secluded). This parking lot is much better than the "old" one at the picnic area, because it is relatively shielded.
Return: At the exit or. left again up the path and return to the parking lot.

Torrente Valmontina: Canyon Start
2024-08-16: Recommended is the full descent: Zima Montagna-Bosco Bello-Valmontina with start at 1400. For lovers of long days. From Bosco Bello onwards it is obvious how devastating these floods are. I.e. lots o...
2024-07-27: Valmontina is a beautiful great canyon with practically no dangerous narrow sections. There are a few jumps and smaller rappels up to a maximum of approx. 20m. It took us about 1h 45min from Bosco Bel...
Approach: From the parking lot, a path leads in a southerly direction to the ridge above the wide gravel bed of the Valmontina. On the left there is a large board (2012) that shows a sketch of the so-called Area Wilderness Valmontina (see photo!). Here is also shown our access via the "Percorso Escursionistico". We take the path on the northern slope of Valmontina and thus reach the footbridge over the orographic right tributary Bosco Bello. After the bridge we cross (partly with wire rope insurance) into this side stream and rope down into the Valmontina. If you continue along the circular route, you will reach the footbridge over the Valmontina (Pont de la Bigoza). Here you could directly enter the Valmontina, but immediately after this entry follows a narrow gorge part, about which so far no information is available (so possibly Explorer tour).
Tour: Entry is via the last three rappels in Val di Bosco Bello, then march in the river with smaller rappels (max. 15 m) and possible jumps. The problem here is the generally abundant water flow (therefore not walked by the author). You can see the canyons just before the footbridge. It is also possible to reach the entry via Val di Cima Montagna in connection with Val di Bosco Bello (see description there).

Torrente Valmontina: Canyon End
2024-08-16: Recommended is the full descent: Zima Montagna-Bosco Bello-Valmontina with start at 1400. For lovers of long days. From Bosco Bello onwards it is obvious how devastating these floods are. I.e. lots o...
2024-07-27: Valmontina is a beautiful great canyon with practically no dangerous narrow sections. There are a few jumps and smaller rappels up to a maximum of approx. 20m. It took us about 1h 45min from Bosco Bel...
Return: CAUTION ! At the supposed exit there is a shooting range (status 2022), it is best to stay further in the streambed and follow the access road to the road on the right after the huts of the shooting range.

Val Maggiore (intermedio): Canyon Start
2026-07-20: Water levels are high following overnight thunderstorms. The water is very murky with foam on the surface. Still, it’s a good alternative when the weather is unstable.
2025-08-31: Beautiful canyon have made after the first rappel a detour to the neighboring canyon bars, danch the tour there again to go on. Most of the pools slide and jump bar. A bit slippery otherwise everythin...
2025-08-18: Very beautiful and fun short canyon! Many jumps and short abseils in a canyon with beautiful striped rock.
Approach: Directly at the second hairpin bend, follow the well-trodden path over the first small stream/river. Then climb up a little on the orographic left-hand side next to the Val Maggiore until you reach a well-trodden path that soon leads directly to the stream. This is the entry point for the Maggiore intermedio (there are several entry options, but we found this one to be the best).
Tour: The Val Maggiore is a not deeply incised (max. 40m) canyon in very beautiful, grippy layered limestone in a vegetation-rich environment. Countless beautifully washed-out pools, some of which are deep, invite you to slide or jump after checking the depth. As the canyon is often used commercially, the tour is well equipped. There are Inox lugs, chain anchors, glued anchors or rope traverses for rappels or bypassing at all important steps/spots. The Val Maggiore is suitable for beginners, but should not be underestimated at higher water levels as some pools can recede or you may have difficulty getting out in the washouts/caves in the current area. The highest abseil point of 25m comes after a short warm-up section directly after the bridge that you have previously passed by car (there are often onlookers on a viewing platform). The 25m rappel can also be bypassed on the left. Another higher (15m) rappel comes in the final section under a bridge where you can alternatively get off. Here you should watch out for several iron bars in the stream. The last step before the road can usually be jumped (otherwise chain anchors on the left).

Val Maggiore (intermedio): Parking Entry and Exit
2026-07-20: Water levels are high following overnight thunderstorms. The water is very murky with foam on the surface. Still, it’s a good alternative when the weather is unstable.
2025-08-31: Beautiful canyon have made after the first rappel a detour to the neighboring canyon bars, danch the tour there again to go on. Most of the pools slide and jump bar. A bit slippery otherwise everythin...
2025-08-18: Very beautiful and fun short canyon! Many jumps and short abseils in a canyon with beautiful striped rock.
Access: From Belluno in the direction of la Secca. Park the shuttle car in la Secca. Continue with the second car on the SS51. Before KmVIII 29 turn sharp right towards Cornolade (small passage under the railroad). Then follow the mountain road uphill (past Agriturismo Cornolade). Shortly afterwards, cross the Maggiore. Just before a stone bridge, turn left towards Vornolade Alte. Turn right uphill before the next small bridge with green railings. Park at the second hairpin bend (approx. 300m further on).
Return: After the last steps, go through a large pipe underneath the road bridge. The shuttle car is located immediately afterwards.

Val Maggiore (intermedio): Canyon End
2026-07-20: Water levels are high following overnight thunderstorms. The water is very murky with foam on the surface. Still, it’s a good alternative when the weather is unstable.
2025-08-31: Beautiful canyon have made after the first rappel a detour to the neighboring canyon bars, danch the tour there again to go on. Most of the pools slide and jump bar. A bit slippery otherwise everythin...
2025-08-18: Very beautiful and fun short canyon! Many jumps and short abseils in a canyon with beautiful striped rock.
Return: After the last steps, go through a large pipe underneath the road bridge. The shuttle car is located immediately afterwards.

Val Maggiore (intermedio): Parking at Exit
Access: From Belluno in the direction of la Secca. Park the shuttle car in la Secca. Continue with the second car on the SS51. Before KmVIII 29 turn sharp right towards Cornolade (small passage under the railroad). Then follow the mountain road uphill (past Agriturismo Cornolade). Shortly afterwards, cross the Maggiore. Just before a stone bridge, turn left towards Vornolade Alte. Turn right uphill before the next small bridge with green railings. Park at the second hairpin bend (approx. 300m further on).
Return: After the last steps, go through a large pipe underneath the road bridge. The shuttle car is located immediately afterwards.

Valbona: Canyon Start
2026-08-29: All positions are fine. All jumps are doable.
2026-05-09: Descended the upper part of Valbona entering at elevation 1100. At elevation 1060 water appears and after 25 minutes of river trekking the rock jumps begin with a rappel down the left bank to cross a...
2025-09-14: Very slippery despite the sustained flow rate throughout. IMPORTANT WARNING: 3-4 meters downstream from the split of the last rappel last week (around Sept. 5, 2025) a considerable portion of the wal...
Approach: Directly at the lower parking lot a path climbs steeply up to a village with a church. After the church, at the exit of the canyon, turn sharp right up the forest road (always keeping left) until you reach a no-driving sign (approx. 5km). Park the 2nd car here and follow the path down into the streambed. With a 2nd car, the access time is reduced to 10 min.
Tour: The tour starts with an 8m jump and becomes increasingly narrower and more incised. Strong water flow. Accurate jumps required! Hooks often consist of only one 8mm anchor. In the middle part follows a 20 min. walking passages in open terrain until the canyon cuts in again. The high waterfall at the exit can be avoided or rappel 10m into the pool to find an anchor at the edge on the left, which is not visible from above. Caution: when the water is strong, there is a danger of being washed over the edge. From here it goes down a good 35m!

Valbona: Parking at Entry
2026-08-29: All positions are fine. All jumps are doable.
2026-05-09: Descended the upper part of Valbona entering at elevation 1100. At elevation 1060 water appears and after 25 minutes of river trekking the rock jumps begin with a rappel down the left bank to cross a...
2025-09-14: Very slippery despite the sustained flow rate throughout. IMPORTANT WARNING: 3-4 meters downstream from the split of the last rappel last week (around Sept. 5, 2025) a considerable portion of the wal...
Comment: Parkplatz oben
Access: Via the SS51 to Ospitale di Cadore. Behind the coffee bar is the lower parking lot directly on the river.
Return: After the last waterfall exit left over a stone wall

Valbona: Canyon End
2026-08-29: All positions are fine. All jumps are doable.
2026-05-09: Descended the upper part of Valbona entering at elevation 1100. At elevation 1060 water appears and after 25 minutes of river trekking the rock jumps begin with a rappel down the left bank to cross a...
2025-09-14: Very slippery despite the sustained flow rate throughout. IMPORTANT WARNING: 3-4 meters downstream from the split of the last rappel last week (around Sept. 5, 2025) a considerable portion of the wal...
Return: After the last waterfall exit left over a stone wall

Valbona: Parking at Exit
Access: Via the SS51 to Ospitale di Cadore. Behind the coffee bar is the lower parking lot directly on the river.
Return: After the last waterfall exit left over a stone wall

Valbona: Waypoint
Comment: Don't go to left here
Approach: Directly at the lower parking lot a path climbs steeply up to a village with a church. After the church, at the exit of the canyon, turn sharp right up the forest road (always keeping left) until you reach a no-driving sign (approx. 5km). Park the 2nd car here and follow the path down into the streambed. With a 2nd car, the access time is reduced to 10 min.

Valbona: Alternative Canyon Start
Comment: Start of upper part: 9 obstacles with max 20m.
Approach: Directly at the lower parking lot a path climbs steeply up to a village with a church. After the church, at the exit of the canyon, turn sharp right up the forest road (always keeping left) until you reach a no-driving sign (approx. 5km). Park the 2nd car here and follow the path down into the streambed. With a 2nd car, the access time is reduced to 10 min.
Tour: The tour starts with an 8m jump and becomes increasingly narrower and more incised. Strong water flow. Accurate jumps required! Hooks often consist of only one 8mm anchor. In the middle part follows a 20 min. walking passages in open terrain until the canyon cuts in again. The high waterfall at the exit can be avoided or rappel 10m into the pool to find an anchor at the edge on the left, which is not visible from above. Caution: when the water is strong, there is a danger of being washed over the edge. From here it goes down a good 35m!

Torrente Grigno: Canyon Start
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2026-08-14: Currently great conditions. Normal flow 1.70-2,36. Handlines to be installed, one of which involves some 10 carabiners. The river bed and location of some giant boulders have changed noticeably in the...
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Approach: We follow the forest trail that begins here for about 200 m downhill to the first leftward haipin bend. The access is signposted “Apocalipse Now” and marked in red and white. There are also blue-and-white AIC markings. Descend to a forest ridge on the right and turn left just before a streambed. At the next signpost, descend parallel to the streambed and soon cross to the left under a smooth wall toward the entry. If you have time, you can also follow the signs to Ponte del Diaolo, a natural bridge spanning the narrowest part of the gorge (about 40 minutes round trip). Alternative access: From the “alternative parking lot access,” follow the road a few meters past the next left-hand curve, then walk about 10 meters off-trail down the slope until you come to a path. Follow this path downhill toward the north for about 10–15 minutes directly to the canyon (advantage: significantly shorter shuttle time—10 minutes instead of 30 minutes one way—and more pleasant access).
Tour: After rappelling down into the canyon, a short walking passage leads to the next rappelling point, which can be reached on the right via a rope traverse. After a dry, approximately 10-meter rappel to the ortographic right, you reach a somewhat challenging section that must be navigated. Here, you can either climb to the right to reach a dry abseil station or set up a rope traverse using a floating anchor. Avoid rappelling directly into the stream. Now the truly dark section of the Grigno begins. Next is a short, approximately 3-meter rappel to the right, which can be navigated using a pulley system (a permanently mounted carabiner); without it, you would end up directly in the strong current. This is followed by several rappelling points, jumps into turbulent pools, and long, dark corridors that, depending on the time of day, may receive some sunlight, creating wonderful plays of light. The canyon faces south, meaning that around noon you have the best chance of beautiful light inside the canyon. You’ll spend about 2.5 hours in these dark corridors, where there’s no way to escape. After that, the canyon opens up, and there’s an approximately 30-minute walking passage to a dam.

Torrente Grigno: Parking at Entry
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Comment: Einstiegsparkplatz
Access: Coming from Trento on the SP 47 we turn into the village of Grigno and park a little north of the center on the orographic. right side of the Torrente Grigno. With the second car return to the main road, turn left over the river and about 200 meters further turn left again on the road to Castello Tesino. Once there, keep left and continue to Pieve Tesino. From the center of the village, head south to Cinte Tesino. Follow the signs to "Ponte de Diabolo" or "Apocalypse Now" and drive downhill until the trail to Ponte del Diabolo begins. There is room for about 2 cars!
Return: Follow the streambed up to a dam. You can go around the dam on the orographic right. From here, follow a small trail to the village of Grigno.

Torrente Grigno: Parking at Exit
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2026-08-14: Currently great conditions. Normal flow 1.70-2,36. Handlines to be installed, one of which involves some 10 carabiners. The river bed and location of some giant boulders have changed noticeably in the...
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Comment: Ausstiegsparkplatz
Access: Coming from Trento on the SP 47 we turn into the village of Grigno and park a little north of the center on the orographic. right side of the Torrente Grigno. With the second car return to the main road, turn left over the river and about 200 meters further turn left again on the road to Castello Tesino. Once there, keep left and continue to Pieve Tesino. From the center of the village, head south to Cinte Tesino. Follow the signs to "Ponte de Diabolo" or "Apocalypse Now" and drive downhill until the trail to Ponte del Diabolo begins. There is room for about 2 cars!
Return: Follow the streambed up to a dam. You can go around the dam on the orographic right. From here, follow a small trail to the village of Grigno.

Torrente Grigno: Canyon End
Return: Follow the streambed up to a dam. You can go around the dam on the orographic right. From here, follow a small trail to the village of Grigno.

Torrente Grigno: Parking at Entry1
Comment: alternativer Parkplatz Zustieg, Platz für 2 Autos
Access: Coming from Trento on the SP 47 we turn into the village of Grigno and park a little north of the center on the orographic. right side of the Torrente Grigno. With the second car return to the main road, turn left over the river and about 200 meters further turn left again on the road to Castello Tesino. Once there, keep left and continue to Pieve Tesino. From the center of the village, head south to Cinte Tesino. Follow the signs to "Ponte de Diabolo" or "Apocalypse Now" and drive downhill until the trail to Ponte del Diabolo begins. There is room for about 2 cars!

Torrente Grigno: Parking at Exit1
Comment: alternativer Parkplatz Ausstieg bei der Bar Alpino (einkehren)

Val Malene: Canyon Start
Approach: Access: from the parking lot, take the path that leads down to the stream (not marked) and follow the signs towards Cima d'Asta, after about 5 minutes you will reach the first abseil point of the canyon

Val Malene: Parking Entry and Exit
Access: Approach: from Camping Due Laghi, take the state road 5S47 della Valsugana in the direction of Padova and exit at Castelnuovo. Then follow the signs for Tesino - Passo Brocon. Continue on the SP 78 to Pieve Tesino until the junction for Val Malene, where you turn left near the Tamoil petrol station (which is on the left-hand side of the road). Continue for about 8.7 km, always keeping left, until you reach the parking lot of Malga Sorgazza in about 15 minutes.
Return: Exit: After the last 30-meter rappel, hike up the right bank. After about 15 minutes, you'll return to the Malga Sorgazza parking lot.

Vallungo integrale: Canyon Start
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2026-07-09: A large tree, roots and all, has fallen across the final toboggan run of the Rio Vallungo. The tree completely blocks the toboggan run, making it impassable. We recommend doing only the upper section,...
2025-09-15: “Beautiful canyon with a unique environment, offering many opportunities for jumps and slides. Done in its full descent, it’s definitely worth it.”
Comment: depart pour l\'integrale (descente)
Approach: We continue walking down the road to the right past the houses of Balmella inferiore and down the slope to the stream. Here we can walk a few more meters on the right bank to the beginning of the gorge, where the entry is.
Tour: About 20 rappels, many possible jumps and slides

Vallungo integrale: Canyon End
2026-07-31: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Vallungo Fait sans navette, on s'est garé à mi chemin, à Chironio supérieur. C'est une grosse bouse ! ! Seules les 15 dernieres minutes valent...
2026-07-09: A large tree, roots and all, has fallen across the final toboggan run of the Rio Vallungo. The tree completely blocks the toboggan run, making it impassable. We recommend doing only the upper section,...
2025-09-15: “Beautiful canyon with a unique environment, offering many opportunities for jumps and slides. Done in its full descent, it’s definitely worth it.”
Return: still under the road bridge and then out to the right, to the road and the car.

Vallungo integrale: Parking at Entry
2026-07-31: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Vallungo Fait sans navette, on s'est garé à mi chemin, à Chironio supérieur. C'est une grosse bouse ! ! Seules les 15 dernieres minutes valent...
2026-07-09: A large tree, roots and all, has fallen across the final toboggan run of the Rio Vallungo. The tree completely blocks the toboggan run, making it impassable. We recommend doing only the upper section,...
2025-09-15: “Beautiful canyon with a unique environment, offering many opportunities for jumps and slides. Done in its full descent, it’s definitely worth it.”
Comment: (descente_2)
Access: Coming from Ivrea or Turin we approach the valley of Torrente Orco. On the SP460, passing Cuorgne and Pont Canavese, we go up the Orco valley to Sparone (about 4.5 km after Pont Canavese). We continue along the SP460 and then, 5.6 km after Sparone, we turn left and cross the Torrente Orco. After the bridge turn right towards Verne, Foere. 350m after the bridge over the Orco we come to the bridge over the Rio Vollungo. 50m further we can park our car on the left of the road for the exit.\n\nWith a second car we continue to Locana and there we turn left and go uphill towards Piane, Chironio. About 2.2 km from Locana, we come to a road junction where we turn left towards Chironio. We stay here on the right and head for Balmella and Pianema. Then, where the road for Pianema, Piandemma turns right, we can park our second car - about 50m before the houses of Balmella Inferiore.
Return: still under the road bridge and then out to the right, to the road and the car.

Vallungo integrale: Parking at Exit
Access: Coming from Ivrea or Turin we approach the valley of Torrente Orco. On the SP460, passing Cuorgne and Pont Canavese, we go up the Orco valley to Sparone (about 4.5 km after Pont Canavese). We continue along the SP460 and then, 5.6 km after Sparone, we turn left and cross the Torrente Orco. After the bridge turn right towards Verne, Foere. 350m after the bridge over the Orco we come to the bridge over the Rio Vollungo. 50m further we can park our car on the left of the road for the exit.\n\nWith a second car we continue to Locana and there we turn left and go uphill towards Piane, Chironio. About 2.2 km from Locana, we come to a road junction where we turn left towards Chironio. We stay here on the right and head for Balmella and Pianema. Then, where the road for Pianema, Piandemma turns right, we can park our second car - about 50m before the houses of Balmella Inferiore.
Return: still under the road bridge and then out to the right, to the road and the car.

Lirone: Canyon Start
2026-08-11: The water is clean and refreshing given the high air temperatures. But I’ve never seen the water depth this low on the Lirone before. What was particularly striking was how little water there was afte...
2026-07-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Lirone C'est quand-même plus sympa avec un débit normal. Énorme embacle à l'entrée du second encaissement et eau qui sent la lessive après l'a...
2026-06-29: There are quite a few logs in the middle section at the start, but they can be climbed over. Otherwise, the water is very clear and all the rapids are fine.
Comment: am Holzplatz
Approach: (on foot: 15min) Option 1 (15min): From the parking lot at the lake, walk up to Claino in 10 minutes or park at the cemetery in Claino. From there, walk 5 minutes through the village to the Lavaio (wash house). Shortly before, a path secured with wire ropes leads under the railing into the streambed. Variant 2 (5min): If you want to walk along the Lirone from higher up, walk from the gravel road/parking lot next to the timber company (see approach) in the direction of the stream. You will soon come to the stone bridge that crosses the Lirone. Cross the bridge and after a few meters you will come to another small bridge. Turn left here, before the bridge, and follow the steep path past an old ruin down into the stream (approx. 450m).
Tour: The Lirone is a short watery canyon cut deep into the limestone rock with beautiful rock formations, washouts and narrow sections. The entry at the top at the timber company is certainly a little easier (+30min time required) but with three small steps and unattractive, partly blocked walking terrain, it is not recommended. From or below the Claino road bridge, the route becomes really steep and interesting. There are several abseils (max. 16m) in the water, which can often be slid or jumped. The pools are usually washed out to a depth and should not be underestimated due to the water flow. After the last abseiling point, there is an approx. 80m long swimming passage that leads out of the narrow canyon into the wide open streambed that you follow to the bridge/parking lot or lake. Exit at approx. 280m.

Lirone: Parking at Exit
2026-08-11: The water is clean and refreshing given the high air temperatures. But I’ve never seen the water depth this low on the Lirone before. What was particularly striking was how little water there was afte...
2026-07-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Lirone C'est quand-même plus sympa avec un débit normal. Énorme embacle à l'entrée du second encaissement et eau qui sent la lessive après l'a...
2026-06-29: There are quite a few logs in the middle section at the start, but they can be climbed over. Otherwise, the water is very clear and all the rapids are fine.
Comment: Großer Parkplatz in Osteno
Access: From Domaso, drive next to Lake Como on the SS340 first in a southerly direction (village of Menaggio) Attention! Do NOT turn into Menaggio, but between the tunnels, do not miss the exit to the west towards Porlezza (Lago di Lugano) (no GPS signal). After some time you will reach the village of Porlezza. Here you turn left from the main road onto the SP14 in the direction of Osteno/Claino. After about 6 km of lake road you reach the small village of Osteno. Here you park the car at the large parking exit between the stream and the sports field (= parking exit). For the most interesting lower part of the gorge (variant 1) you don't need a shuttle car, because you can reach the entry by a footpath in about 15 minutes. Alternatively: Schuttle parking lot near the cemetery of Claino or take the bus! For option 2 you need a shuttle car or bus. Drive up the mountain road (SP14) from the village of Claino for about 900m until you see a timber company with a timber yard on the left. Here you park the car on the left on the gravel road/parking lot (the road leads directly to the entry).
Return: After the bridge, at about 280m, exit the shallow streambed to the right over the streambed wall directly to the parking lot or continue to Lago di Como and exit left at the beach.

Lirone: Parking at Entry
2026-08-11: The water is clean and refreshing given the high air temperatures. But I’ve never seen the water depth this low on the Lirone before. What was particularly striking was how little water there was afte...
2026-07-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Lirone C'est quand-même plus sympa avec un débit normal. Énorme embacle à l'entrée du second encaissement et eau qui sent la lessive après l'a...
2026-06-29: There are quite a few logs in the middle section at the start, but they can be climbed over. Otherwise, the water is very clear and all the rapids are fine.
Comment: Parkmöglichkeit neben Sandstraße
Access: From Domaso, drive next to Lake Como on the SS340 first in a southerly direction (village of Menaggio) Attention! Do NOT turn into Menaggio, but between the tunnels, do not miss the exit to the west towards Porlezza (Lago di Lugano) (no GPS signal). After some time you will reach the village of Porlezza. Here you turn left from the main road onto the SP14 in the direction of Osteno/Claino. After about 6 km of lake road you reach the small village of Osteno. Here you park the car at the large parking exit between the stream and the sports field (= parking exit). For the most interesting lower part of the gorge (variant 1) you don't need a shuttle car, because you can reach the entry by a footpath in about 15 minutes. Alternatively: Schuttle parking lot near the cemetery of Claino or take the bus! For option 2 you need a shuttle car or bus. Drive up the mountain road (SP14) from the village of Claino for about 900m until you see a timber company with a timber yard on the left. Here you park the car on the left on the gravel road/parking lot (the road leads directly to the entry).
Return: After the bridge, at about 280m, exit the shallow streambed to the right over the streambed wall directly to the parking lot or continue to Lago di Como and exit left at the beach.

Lirone: Canyon End
Return: After the bridge, at about 280m, exit the shallow streambed to the right over the streambed wall directly to the parking lot or continue to Lago di Como and exit left at the beach.

Lirone: Waterlevel Checkpoint
Comment: Altes Wehr
Hydrology: Large catchment area! Water level...see photo. 2 washers: Beginner, 1 washer: sporty, above really challenging but not unreasonable. Attention: As the measuring point is 4-5m wide, 1cm more level means a significantly higher water flow behind the confluence!!! Special mention should be made of an inflow from the "Intelvi" valley, which triples the amount of water before the last three abseiling points

Lirone: Alternative Canyon Start
Comment: Einstieg bei dem antiken Waschhaus
Approach: (on foot: 15min) Option 1 (15min): From the parking lot at the lake, walk up to Claino in 10 minutes or park at the cemetery in Claino. From there, walk 5 minutes through the village to the Lavaio (wash house). Shortly before, a path secured with wire ropes leads under the railing into the streambed. Variant 2 (5min): If you want to walk along the Lirone from higher up, walk from the gravel road/parking lot next to the timber company (see approach) in the direction of the stream. You will soon come to the stone bridge that crosses the Lirone. Cross the bridge and after a few meters you will come to another small bridge. Turn left here, before the bridge, and follow the steep path past an old ruin down into the stream (approx. 450m).
Tour: The Lirone is a short watery canyon cut deep into the limestone rock with beautiful rock formations, washouts and narrow sections. The entry at the top at the timber company is certainly a little easier (+30min time required) but with three small steps and unattractive, partly blocked walking terrain, it is not recommended. From or below the Claino road bridge, the route becomes really steep and interesting. There are several abseils (max. 16m) in the water, which can often be slid or jumped. The pools are usually washed out to a depth and should not be underestimated due to the water flow. After the last abseiling point, there is an approx. 80m long swimming passage that leads out of the narrow canyon into the wide open streambed that you follow to the bridge/parking lot or lake. Exit at approx. 280m.

Lirone: Parking at Entry1
Comment: Parkplatz am Friedhof in Claino
Access: From Domaso, drive next to Lake Como on the SS340 first in a southerly direction (village of Menaggio) Attention! Do NOT turn into Menaggio, but between the tunnels, do not miss the exit to the west towards Porlezza (Lago di Lugano) (no GPS signal). After some time you will reach the village of Porlezza. Here you turn left from the main road onto the SP14 in the direction of Osteno/Claino. After about 6 km of lake road you reach the small village of Osteno. Here you park the car at the large parking exit between the stream and the sports field (= parking exit). For the most interesting lower part of the gorge (variant 1) you don't need a shuttle car, because you can reach the entry by a footpath in about 15 minutes. Alternatively: Schuttle parking lot near the cemetery of Claino or take the bus! For option 2 you need a shuttle car or bus. Drive up the mountain road (SP14) from the village of Claino for about 900m until you see a timber company with a timber yard on the left. Here you park the car on the left on the gravel road/parking lot (the road leads directly to the entry).

Perlana: Canyon Start
2026-08-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Perlana DC-Marche d’approche marques peu visible mais ça passe Suite info guide local La grotte s est effondrée et le passage se fait sur la g...
2026-08-11: The water is shallow but refreshing given the high air temperatures. Barely slippery. Jumps and slides are doable. Access via the Chisola tributary. I think this alternative is much better than the en...
2026-08-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Perlana Aucun piège, bien suivre la carte pour la marche d'approche. Nous avons très peu sorti la corde , pas mal de sauts et de tobbogans da...
Approach: From the parking lot near the church, first follow the paved mountain road "Via S. Benedetto" steeply uphill. After about 20min. there is a fork with a yellow arrow on the left. Here you leave the mountain road and follow the path/trail marked yellow on trees and rocks to the left above the canyon. After about 15min. the path leads to an abseil point attached to the tree into the stream.
Tour: The Perlana inferiore is a discontinuous lime canyon rich in vegetation and mostly open, with several short rappels or possible jumps and slides. Between the steps, especially in the upper part, there are always shorter walking and downclimbing steps (some with small creeks). A beautiful 12m slide in deep pools and a small dark grotto with sintering in the middle of the canyon are the highlights of Perlana. Unfortunately, the grotto was completely clogged at the top at the actual rappelling point into the grotto during our ascent. However, a visit from below was possible. The canyon is also used commercially and is very popular due to the south/east orientation and several jumps and slides. There are several escape/entry points in the canyon. Normally, you get off to the right before the bridge, because after the bridge there are three rather uninteresting rappelling points (16m, 14m, 18m).

Perlana: Canyon End
2026-08-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Perlana DC-Marche d’approche marques peu visible mais ça passe Suite info guide local La grotte s est effondrée et le passage se fait sur la g...
2026-08-11: The water is shallow but refreshing given the high air temperatures. Barely slippery. Jumps and slides are doable. Access via the Chisola tributary. I think this alternative is much better than the en...
2026-08-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Perlana Aucun piège, bien suivre la carte pour la marche d'approche. Nous avons très peu sorti la corde , pas mal de sauts et de tobbogans da...
Comment: (cwiki_1)
Return: Get off before the bridge on the right-hand side (private left). Then cross the bridge and follow the road to the left up to the church/parking lot (steep shortcut over cobblestones possible). Alternatively, continue in the river till the bridge of the road and exit rigth after the bridge following a water pipe.

Perlana: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-08-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Perlana DC-Marche d’approche marques peu visible mais ça passe Suite info guide local La grotte s est effondrée et le passage se fait sur la g...
2026-08-11: The water is shallow but refreshing given the high air temperatures. Barely slippery. Jumps and slides are doable. Access via the Chisola tributary. I think this alternative is much better than the en...
2026-08-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Perlana Aucun piège, bien suivre la carte pour la marche d'approche. Nous avons très peu sorti la corde , pas mal de sauts et de tobbogans da...
Comment: Kirche „Acquafredda“
Access: From Domaso head south until you reach the town of Leno. In Leno, take the first road on the right up Via S. Pellico (signposted "Santario dell Soccorso"). Immediately after the fork, keep left and follow the road uphill. At a crossroads keep right and continue uphill until you reach the church "Acquafredda" with a large parking area. Alternatively, choose the parking area at the exit to avoid having to walk back to the higher parking area in neoprene.
Return: Get off before the bridge on the right-hand side (private left). Then cross the bridge and follow the road to the left up to the church/parking lot (steep shortcut over cobblestones possible). Alternatively, continue in the river till the bridge of the road and exit rigth after the bridge following a water pipe.

Perlana: Parking at Exit
Comment: Parkplatz nah am Ausstieg
Access: From Domaso head south until you reach the town of Leno. In Leno, take the first road on the right up Via S. Pellico (signposted "Santario dell Soccorso"). Immediately after the fork, keep left and follow the road uphill. At a crossroads keep right and continue uphill until you reach the church "Acquafredda" with a large parking area. Alternatively, choose the parking area at the exit to avoid having to walk back to the higher parking area in neoprene.
Return: Get off before the bridge on the right-hand side (private left). Then cross the bridge and follow the road to the left up to the church/parking lot (steep shortcut over cobblestones possible). Alternatively, continue in the river till the bridge of the road and exit rigth after the bridge following a water pipe.

Perlana: Alternative Canyon Start
Comment: Ingresso dalla Val Chisola
Approach: From the parking lot near the church, first follow the paved mountain road "Via S. Benedetto" steeply uphill. After about 20min. there is a fork with a yellow arrow on the left. Here you leave the mountain road and follow the path/trail marked yellow on trees and rocks to the left above the canyon. After about 15min. the path leads to an abseil point attached to the tree into the stream.
Tour: The Perlana inferiore is a discontinuous lime canyon rich in vegetation and mostly open, with several short rappels or possible jumps and slides. Between the steps, especially in the upper part, there are always shorter walking and downclimbing steps (some with small creeks). A beautiful 12m slide in deep pools and a small dark grotto with sintering in the middle of the canyon are the highlights of Perlana. Unfortunately, the grotto was completely clogged at the top at the actual rappelling point into the grotto during our ascent. However, a visit from below was possible. The canyon is also used commercially and is very popular due to the south/east orientation and several jumps and slides. There are several escape/entry points in the canyon. Normally, you get off to the right before the bridge, because after the bridge there are three rather uninteresting rappelling points (16m, 14m, 18m).

Perlana: Alternative Canyon Start1
Comment: Ingresso dalla Valle di Gada
Approach: From the parking lot near the church, first follow the paved mountain road "Via S. Benedetto" steeply uphill. After about 20min. there is a fork with a yellow arrow on the left. Here you leave the mountain road and follow the path/trail marked yellow on trees and rocks to the left above the canyon. After about 15min. the path leads to an abseil point attached to the tree into the stream.
Tour: The Perlana inferiore is a discontinuous lime canyon rich in vegetation and mostly open, with several short rappels or possible jumps and slides. Between the steps, especially in the upper part, there are always shorter walking and downclimbing steps (some with small creeks). A beautiful 12m slide in deep pools and a small dark grotto with sintering in the middle of the canyon are the highlights of Perlana. Unfortunately, the grotto was completely clogged at the top at the actual rappelling point into the grotto during our ascent. However, a visit from below was possible. The canyon is also used commercially and is very popular due to the south/east orientation and several jumps and slides. There are several escape/entry points in the canyon. Normally, you get off to the right before the bridge, because after the bridge there are three rather uninteresting rappelling points (16m, 14m, 18m).

Perlana: Alternative Canyon End

Pilotera: Canyon Start
2026-08-04: Low water level; all jumps are doable; standing water has been present for some time at the last high rappel spot
2026-07-14: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pilotera On a fait la navette, avec un trafic rallongé c'est l'angoisse tellement la route est étroite et raide. Vraiment à éviter en van. Par...
2026-06-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pilotera Il est certain que ce canyon présente des zones de marche fréquentes dont une grande pénible au milieu (traversée d'un ebouli). Cepen...
Approach: If you start from the village of Alpe Orlo, you go up to the houses on the right --> there is a signpost with the signs Val Pilotera and white-blue marking (canyon) --> you follow this path past a fountain --> after about 15 min on the left there is a descent to the stream/water drainage (another white-blue marking on the stone) --> after the ladder you are in the stream (about 1100Hm). If you start at the houses of Barzena, you take the visible forest path Pra L'Oste (1147Hm) --> continue towards the stream and cross the suspension bridge --> after the bridge, look for a suitable place to descend into the stream and start from the water diversion.
Tour: The Pilotera is a rather open canyon that is also suitable for beginners, besides it offers a good alternative, if the Bodengo has too much water --> after the first 2 steps there is a blocky terrain --> after that walking and downclimb passages alternate with short rappels --> some rappels can be jumped after checking the water depth (a good jumping technique is a prerequisite) --> at a tributary from the right the canyon becomes more continuous and narrower --> at the sign "Pro Canyon" there is a short rappel place (narrow place) which can be jumped if there is a lot of water> at a metal sign "Pro Canyon" there is a short rappel (narrows) which can be problematic if there is a lot of water --> the canyon makes a 90° left/right bend here --> there are more nice downclimbs in cut canyons before the canyon opens below the bridge --> here is also the last rappel --> after that it goes over walking and downclimbing passages to the confluence with the Bodengo (approx. 730Hm).

Pilotera: Canyon End
2026-08-04: Low water level; all jumps are doable; standing water has been present for some time at the last high rappel spot
2026-07-14: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pilotera On a fait la navette, avec un trafic rallongé c'est l'angoisse tellement la route est étroite et raide. Vraiment à éviter en van. Par...
2026-06-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pilotera Il est certain que ce canyon présente des zones de marche fréquentes dont une grande pénible au milieu (traversée d'un ebouli). Cepen...
Return: At the exit (730Hm) the Pilotera and Boggia meet --> here you get out of the canyon before the stone bridge of Bedolina li --> after a short time and some stone steps you are on the road --> depending on where you parked the car back to the car

Pilotera: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-08-04: Low water level; all jumps are doable; standing water has been present for some time at the last high rappel spot
2026-07-14: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pilotera On a fait la navette, avec un trafic rallongé c'est l'angoisse tellement la route est étroite et raide. Vraiment à éviter en van. Par...
2026-06-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pilotera Il est certain que ce canyon présente des zones de marche fréquentes dont une grande pénible au milieu (traversée d'un ebouli). Cepen...
Comment: Zustieg zu Fuß
Access: From Domasa (Camping Solarium) you drive in the direction of Chiavenna up to the village Gordona --> left behind the church you get at a cafe the ticket (€5,-) for the private mountain road --> then you go right. at the church briefly up the bend left --> then sharp bend (at bend) right --> next bend left. up --> follow the road until you reach the trattoria/bar "Dunadiv" --> there you buy another ticket (€5,-) for the mountain road to "Alpe Orlo" (1165Hm)(PIlotera)--> the road goes up to the right after the trattoria --> past the barrier the road leads over several serpentines to the small village (several mountain houses) --> before that a 2. Before that you can park a second car at the gravel parking place on the left about 200m before the road bridge that leads over the Pilotera (at about 820Hm). If you have only 1 car, drive over the road bridge and continue to the material cable car at the houses of Barzena (about 950Hm) --> park here.
Return: At the exit (730Hm) the Pilotera and Boggia meet --> here you get out of the canyon before the stone bridge of Bedolina li --> after a short time and some stone steps you are on the road --> depending on where you parked the car back to the car

Pilotera: Parking at Entry
Comment: Für 4x4 Auto (descente), Mautstraße, Ticket bei Trattoria Dunadivo!
Access: From Domasa (Camping Solarium) you drive in the direction of Chiavenna up to the village Gordona --> left behind the church you get at a cafe the ticket (€5,-) for the private mountain road --> then you go right. at the church briefly up the bend left --> then sharp bend (at bend) right --> next bend left. up --> follow the road until you reach the trattoria/bar "Dunadiv" --> there you buy another ticket (€5,-) for the mountain road to "Alpe Orlo" (1165Hm)(PIlotera)--> the road goes up to the right after the trattoria --> past the barrier the road leads over several serpentines to the small village (several mountain houses) --> before that a 2. Before that you can park a second car at the gravel parking place on the left about 200m before the road bridge that leads over the Pilotera (at about 820Hm). If you have only 1 car, drive over the road bridge and continue to the material cable car at the houses of Barzena (about 950Hm) --> park here.
Return: At the exit (730Hm) the Pilotera and Boggia meet --> here you get out of the canyon before the stone bridge of Bedolina li --> after a short time and some stone steps you are on the road --> depending on where you parked the car back to the car

Pilotera: Alternative Canyon Start
Comment: Start of upper part with 6 rappels max 35
Approach: If you start from the village of Alpe Orlo, you go up to the houses on the right --> there is a signpost with the signs Val Pilotera and white-blue marking (canyon) --> you follow this path past a fountain --> after about 15 min on the left there is a descent to the stream/water drainage (another white-blue marking on the stone) --> after the ladder you are in the stream (about 1100Hm). If you start at the houses of Barzena, you take the visible forest path Pra L'Oste (1147Hm) --> continue towards the stream and cross the suspension bridge --> after the bridge, look for a suitable place to descend into the stream and start from the water diversion.
Tour: The Pilotera is a rather open canyon that is also suitable for beginners, besides it offers a good alternative, if the Bodengo has too much water --> after the first 2 steps there is a blocky terrain --> after that walking and downclimb passages alternate with short rappels --> some rappels can be jumped after checking the water depth (a good jumping technique is a prerequisite) --> at a tributary from the right the canyon becomes more continuous and narrower --> at the sign "Pro Canyon" there is a short rappel place (narrow place) which can be jumped if there is a lot of water> at a metal sign "Pro Canyon" there is a short rappel (narrows) which can be problematic if there is a lot of water --> the canyon makes a 90° left/right bend here --> there are more nice downclimbs in cut canyons before the canyon opens below the bridge --> here is also the last rappel --> after that it goes over walking and downclimbing passages to the confluence with the Bodengo (approx. 730Hm).

Bodengo II (Boggia II): Canyon Start
2026-09-04: Everything was fine—unfortunately, the canyon was relatively shallow, but otherwise it was great.
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Approach: From the parking lot up along the road you get to the entry to the 2nd part --> before the small mountain village on the left over the road bridge of Bedolina (signposted parking lot Bedolina) (entry at about 870Hm).
Tour: Walking and climbing passage about 50m. Short swimming section. Walking and climbing passage approx. 50m. Slide 3m or jump 3m. Short swimming section. Walking, climbing and swimming passages ca.100m. left. single bolts to the traverese rope. From the traverese rope R10 (left) + jump 5m or rappel 15m (left) After the pools emergency exit (nr.9, orange sign) left. glued anchor for belaying to the belaystation left R15 (left) (rope retrival from big boulder possible) The canyon narrows. Short swimming section. Walking passage approx. 100m. Pass large boulder. Emergency exit No. 7 (left) + small inflow from the right at the abseil point R18 (right) (at the 18m only with little water jump (or slide) in deep hollowed pools possible, as an exit facilitation is at the edge of the pool on the right a single piton where a rope can be attached). Siphon (can be bypassed on the right). Jump into large pools with a small swimming section. Emergency exit no. 6. walking and swimming passage. Climbing passage ca. 200m in open canyon. 2 small tributaries left. Narrowing canyon with overflowing boulders. Climbing and swimming passages about 80m. Emergency exit no. 4. very nice passage R10(r.) in pools. r. climb up via fixed ropes. Jump or downclimb in large pools ca. 5m. Walking and climbing passage ca. 50m. Emergency exit No. 3. 50m walking and climbing passage to short narrower gorge section. R15 (left) exit on rocky ledge or in current + short swim. Walking passages to the next rappel point R8 (right) can be bypassed on the left and downclimbed. Flat walking and climbing passage. Short swimming section in small pool. Single pitons on the left for belaying to the traverese rope or rappel on the right via glued anchors into hollowed pool and to the traverese rope over the current + R8 or S8. Short swim and downclimb over smooth polished rocks. Walking and climbing passage over granite boulders about 100m. Emergency exit no. 1. rappel left. 5m over fixed ropes. Large pool. left. single glued anchors for belay to belaystation. From chain anchor R10 (left) or S10 into large pool with current. r. climb over fixed rope onto large boulder.short rappel over fixed rope to belaystation R8 (right) or S8 (or S12 from above) short swim. Bypass large boulder on the right. Short climbing passage and jump from boulder into pool. Short walking passages approx. 50m to the last rappel point R10 (left) (rope ferry advisable in case of much water). Short swimming passages to the meeting with the Pilotera (stone bridge) (approx. 730Hm).

Bodengo II (Boggia II): Parking at Exit
2026-09-04: Everything was fine—unfortunately, the canyon was relatively shallow, but otherwise it was great.
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Comment: Pakplatz 300m vor Brücke
Access: To use the private road leading to the parking lot, you must pay €7 at the ticket machine (located directly on the road at the edge of town) (via QR code or online payment with a credit card). You can purchase the ticket online in advance here: https://valbodengo.shop/ When you reach the village of Gordona, drive toward the church --> then turn right at the church and go up a short hill --> turn left at the fork --> then take a sharp right-hand bend (at the fork) and go uphill --> at the next fork, turn left and go uphill --> follow the road (toward Pra Prince) --> at approximately 820Hm, before a sharp right-hand bend, there is a a parking lot on the left --> park here --> after about 50 meters, you’ll see a “No Motorcycles” sign (on the left) with trail signs for “Mulattiera per Bodengo” and “Strada Carrozzabile per Bodengo” (this is the path leading up from the bridge/the return route).
Return: At the inflow of the Pilotera (approx. 730Hm) turn left up the trail steeply to the road and right back to the parking lot.

Bodengo II (Boggia II): Parking at Entry
2026-09-04: Everything was fine—unfortunately, the canyon was relatively shallow, but otherwise it was great.
2026-08-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Bodengo Uniquement partie 3, magnifique canyon mais beaucoup de marche dans les blocs. On ne connaissait pas le canyon on a passé pas mal de t...
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Comment: Parkplatz bei Brücke
Access: To use the private road leading to the parking lot, you must pay €7 at the ticket machine (located directly on the road at the edge of town) (via QR code or online payment with a credit card). You can purchase the ticket online in advance here: https://valbodengo.shop/ When you reach the village of Gordona, drive toward the church --> then turn right at the church and go up a short hill --> turn left at the fork --> then take a sharp right-hand bend (at the fork) and go uphill --> at the next fork, turn left and go uphill --> follow the road (toward Pra Prince) --> at approximately 820Hm, before a sharp right-hand bend, there is a a parking lot on the left --> park here --> after about 50 meters, you’ll see a “No Motorcycles” sign (on the left) with trail signs for “Mulattiera per Bodengo” and “Strada Carrozzabile per Bodengo” (this is the path leading up from the bridge/the return route).
Return: At the inflow of the Pilotera (approx. 730Hm) turn left up the trail steeply to the road and right back to the parking lot.

Bodengo II (Boggia II): Canyon End
Return: At the inflow of the Pilotera (approx. 730Hm) turn left up the trail steeply to the road and right back to the parking lot.

Val Gola Ravina

Rio Patoc (inferiore): Canyon Start
2026-08-20: It's always nice. All the booths are well-equipped with SOS stickers and adhesive hooks.
2026-08-15: A very beautiful short canyon, suitable even for beginners. It’s a bit slippery in some places.
2026-08-03: Everything's fine. You can still smell the dead animal at first. The lake doesn't have much water, but we swam all the way to the exit anyway—we just have a few more bruises now ;)
Approach: Behind the church, hiking trail 620 with the sign "Patoc" branches off to the left of the road --> follow this path, initially slightly uphill and then slightly downhill from a small wayside shrine to the stream --> the last few meters you walk parallel to the canyon to a stone bridge at approx. 550Hm --> the entry for the lower part of the canyon is directly to the right after the stone bridge.
Tour: The Rio Patoc is a short, interesting canyon, which can be very tricky at higher water levels as most of the short rappels are directly in the watercourse --> in the upper part of the "Patoc inferiore" some places can be bypassed or downclimbed --> the lower part of the canyon is more incised and technically more demanding --> here is also the highest rappel point of approx. 15m --> between the rappels there are only a few walking passages --> after a small chute and waterfall the tour suddenly ends --> after approx. 100m you pass under the railway/motorway bridge and in front of the Fella river (approx. 400m). meters you stand under the railroad / freeway bridge and in front of the Fella River (approx. 400m). If you want to walk the whole canyon, follow hiking trail 620 to the village of Patoc (access also possible by car) --> however, the upper part is usually omitted due to lack of interest (only walking and climbing passages).

Rio Patoc (inferiore): Parking Entry and Exit
2026-08-20: It's always nice. All the booths are well-equipped with SOS stickers and adhesive hooks.
2026-08-15: A very beautiful short canyon, suitable even for beginners. It’s a bit slippery in some places.
2026-08-03: Everything's fine. You can still smell the dead animal at first. The lake doesn't have much water, but we swam all the way to the exit anyway—we just have a few more bruises now ;)
Comment: Parkmöglichkeit bei Kirche
Access: From Carnia drive towards Tarvisio --> at the exit of Chiusaforte turn right towards "Sella Nevea"/Raccolana --> after the bridge turn left towards the church --> behind the church you can park your car next to the road. If you don't want to park in the middle of the village (changing clothes, hanging up things,...) you can stay at the "Brussine parking lot" (see coordinates). There you have much more space and you don't disturb anyone (+2min longer walking distance)
Return: There are 2 options for the way back: Option 1: You swim down the Fella for about 15 min --> before the road bridge of Raccolana there is an iron ladder on the left side, which makes it easier to get out --> shortly you get back to the car at the road. Option 2: At the confluence of the Patoc and the Fella, walk upstream along the Fella for about 200m. You come to a point with fixed ropes along which you come to the cycle path up the slope. Then take the cycle path to Chiusaforte and cross the bridge to the parking lot. approx. 20min

Rio Patoc (inferiore): Canyon End
2026-08-20: It's always nice. All the booths are well-equipped with SOS stickers and adhesive hooks.
2026-08-15: A very beautiful short canyon, suitable even for beginners. It’s a bit slippery in some places.
2026-08-03: Everything's fine. You can still smell the dead animal at first. The lake doesn't have much water, but we swam all the way to the exit anyway—we just have a few more bruises now ;)
Return: There are 2 options for the way back: Option 1: You swim down the Fella for about 15 min --> before the road bridge of Raccolana there is an iron ladder on the left side, which makes it easier to get out --> shortly you get back to the car at the road. Option 2: At the confluence of the Patoc and the Fella, walk upstream along the Fella for about 200m. You come to a point with fixed ropes along which you come to the cycle path up the slope. Then take the cycle path to Chiusaforte and cross the bridge to the parking lot. approx. 20min

Rio Patoc (inferiore): Parking Entry and Exit1
Comment: Gr Parkplatz abseits der Ortschaft wo man niemanden stört , ca 2min längere Wegstrecke
Access: From Carnia drive towards Tarvisio --> at the exit of Chiusaforte turn right towards "Sella Nevea"/Raccolana --> after the bridge turn left towards the church --> behind the church you can park your car next to the road. If you don't want to park in the middle of the village (changing clothes, hanging up things,...) you can stay at the "Brussine parking lot" (see coordinates). There you have much more space and you don't disturb anyone (+2min longer walking distance)
Return: There are 2 options for the way back: Option 1: You swim down the Fella for about 15 min --> before the road bridge of Raccolana there is an iron ladder on the left side, which makes it easier to get out --> shortly you get back to the car at the road. Option 2: At the confluence of the Patoc and the Fella, walk upstream along the Fella for about 200m. You come to a point with fixed ropes along which you come to the cycle path up the slope. Then take the cycle path to Chiusaforte and cross the bridge to the parking lot. approx. 20min

Rio Patoc (inferiore): Waypoint
Comment: Beginn Wanderweg im Ort
Approach: Behind the church, hiking trail 620 with the sign "Patoc" branches off to the left of the road --> follow this path, initially slightly uphill and then slightly downhill from a small wayside shrine to the stream --> the last few meters you walk parallel to the canyon to a stone bridge at approx. 550Hm --> the entry for the lower part of the canyon is directly to the right after the stone bridge.

Rio Rivis: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-08-08: A cool rappel canyon with 20 minutes of access. Definitely worth doing more than once. The anchors are top-notch—everything has been re-taped and is redundant. Drive time from car to car with 2 people...
2026-08-07: A really cool, technical canyon. A group of 9 people; the hike took about 4.5 hours.
2026-07-22: All okay. Nice rappel canyon.
Comment: Parkplatz bei Rio Rivis
Access: From Chiusaforte, drive into the Raccolana Valley. Approx. 1.2 km after the bridge over the Raccolana stream, there is a large gravel parking place on the right and a power station site on the left. Either park here or better a little further up directly 2m next to the Rivis exit (space for 2 cars with ground clearance + approx. 50m further along the road possibly before the bridge on the right before the barrier again space for 2 cars.
Return: Get off just left of the bridge. Depending on parking possibilities, return to the parking lot.

Rio Rivis: Canyon End
2026-08-08: A cool rappel canyon with 20 minutes of access. Definitely worth doing more than once. The anchors are top-notch—everything has been re-taped and is redundant. Drive time from car to car with 2 people...
2026-08-07: A really cool, technical canyon. A group of 9 people; the hike took about 4.5 hours.
2026-07-22: All okay. Nice rappel canyon.
Return: Get off just left of the bridge. Depending on parking possibilities, return to the parking lot.

Rio Rivis: Canyon Start
2026-08-08: A cool rappel canyon with 20 minutes of access. Definitely worth doing more than once. The anchors are top-notch—everything has been re-taped and is redundant. Drive time from car to car with 2 people...
2026-08-07: A really cool, technical canyon. A group of 9 people; the hike took about 4.5 hours.
2026-07-22: All okay. Nice rappel canyon.
Approach: From the small parking lot right next to the Rivis stream (with the small concrete house in the water) you can judge the amount of water. Continue along the very steep and not always clearly visible path (trail) on the orographic left side, through the forest. After about 20 minutes and a few meters of ascent, you cross over a small rinse to the left and you are already standing directly in the Rivisbach. Entry at 600m. If you want to do the upper part (but it is not interesting), continue up. At a small game feeding station, cross left into the valley of the Rio Rivis (exposed). You reach the bottom of the valley by abseiling twice (1 abseiling point is a narrow gap) - see links + video
Tour: The Rivis is a short, rewarding, open, not too difficult lime canyon that was newly equipped with glued anchors in 2024. As an alternative to the belays, some steps outside the water flow can be rappelled from tree slings. The canyon is a good alternative if other canyons have too much water or simply as a half-day tour. Right at the beginning there is a narrow section with a clamping block under which you rappel. This is followed by several abseils in quick succession. At the highest abseil point (approx. 40m) there is a belay on the left and right, whereby an intermediate belay can be used after 15m on the right. There are also 2 more rappels of 25m and 15m before descending over the last rock steps on the right (alternatively: rappel down short steps via anchors). In the shallow streambed you will soon reach the concrete house and the bridge with the parking lot (approx. 440m).

Rio Ponte de Muro: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-09-06: The pools were shallower now and had filled with gravel. Because of the rockfall, the last big jump is no longer possible. Watch out there are a lot of unstable boulders!
2026-09-04: Please note that the pool at the second-to-last rappel point no longer exists. Due to an earthquake, a huge boulder slid into the pool where people used to dive... the next rappel point is also at ris...
2026-08-20: A super nice short tour. The venues are great and perfect for practicing set lists.
Access: On the A23 freeway, take the Pontebba exit. Follow the SS13 for about 6 km in the direction of Udine, until you cross a bridge with a slight left turn, which bridges the Rio Ponte de Muro. In the valley you can see a large railroad bridge that connects 2 tunnels and also crosses the Rio Ponte de Muro. Here you can park directly after the bridge next to the road SS13. Attention do not block the exit of the house! Parking: N46.461656 E013.295242
Return: Just below the road bridge (SS13) on the right, a short steep climb to the parking lot.

Rio Ponte de Muro: Canyon Start
2026-09-06: The pools were shallower now and had filled with gravel. Because of the rockfall, the last big jump is no longer possible. Watch out there are a lot of unstable boulders!
2026-09-04: Please note that the pool at the second-to-last rappel point no longer exists. Due to an earthquake, a huge boulder slid into the pool where people used to dive... the next rappel point is also at ris...
2026-08-20: A super nice short tour. The venues are great and perfect for practicing set lists.
Approach: Go back over the bridge over the SS13 and follow the asphalt road on the left (at the hiking sign) briefly uphill. (Water pipe under the railroad bridge visible from below). Immediately at the first (right) bend follow the hiking trail 428 and not the road from the video-monitored power plant! The trail leads above the canyon and parallel to the road slightly uphill. After a short ascent, the trail leads across the canyon to the other side. Here then go up again briefly through the forest to the small weir step with water drainage. Entry orographically on the right at about 570m (N46.462745 E013.286961). Please stay on the hiking trail --> otherwise trouble with the power plant operator.
Tour: Right next to the dam, on the left, near a large rock is the first ring; you’ll need about 20 meters of ropes to rappel down through three pools (the first step to the large pool is about 15 meters high; the second and third steps are 2–3 meters). [Alternatively, you could rappel just 15 meters to the first pool and then downclimb, jump, or slide down the two smaller ones] This is followed by a short downclimbing and walking passage, about 100 m. You’ll come to a large clamping block that forms a natural bridge over the hiking trail you just walked up. Here, the canyon narrows, and you reach the most beautiful spot in the canyon: a roughly 15-meter rappel directly in the water (optionally to the left, outside the main current) into a small cave-like passage. This is followed by a 5-meter rappel on the ortographic left and a 3-meter rappel on the ortographic right before you reach a large rock, behind which the next rappel ring is somewhat hidden. From here, rappel approximately 10 meters into the water from the ortographic left, followed by a Rappel 8 meters. As an alternative to the 10-meter and 8-meter rappels in the water, you can find rappelling rings further ahead on the ortographic left side of dry land (rappel approx. 15 meters). Afterward, walk about 40 meters until you can rappel about 10 meters to the ortographic right; you might also be able to jump. Immediately after that, there’s a 15-meter flat abseil point to the ortographic right. The last abseil point is to the ortographic left a fixed rope, about 3 meters. After the last rappelling point, there’s a small section of boulder field that you’ll need to climb down before you find yourself back under the railroad bridge. It’s best to exit the canyon on the right side, directly below the road bridge, at about 470 meters.

Rio Lavarie: Canyon Start
2026-09-06: We did the Integral route today (superiore and inferiore); the upper section is worth doing in combination with the lower section. The lower section was great as always—jumps and slides galore. We dro...
2026-09-01: A beautiful canyon. A wide selection of anchors—something for every water level.
2026-08-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Lavarie Approche depuis le bas par un chemin balisé à droite du pontBeau canyon, fait à deux. Les deux toboggans passent ! (Quelle: https://ww...
Approach: At the barrier on the left side of the road begins the descending path which you follow to the streambed (old bridge wall)--> entry at approx. 450Hm. If you want to get on foot, cross the Rio Lavarie on the cycle path. Immediately afterwards, follow the lush red color markings to a power pole (steep), then even steeper over footprints up the ridge until you stand in front of a rock face with a chain and step clamps. Climb up here and continue steeply to the ridge. Turn left on a fairly good path until it is overgrown, just before this turn diagonally left following the footpaths and cairns to the normal access path to Lavarie. 30-40min
Tour: Arrived at the streambed, after a short walking passages you come to the first step that can be downclimbed on the left. After that, in a narrowing canyon, comes the 1st short rappel point followed by a not visible about 35m high rappel point which is best reached via a removable traverese rope left. After this rappel point, the mostly incised part of the canyon begins. Small twists, steps and a 5m rappel occur in this part. At the end of the 100m narrow section, the canyon opens again briefly. You come to a 5m step that can be rappelled or slid. Here you also meet the right tributary Rio Barbar. Continue with rappel in the water stream, first 15m left, then about 10m right. After that you have several possibilities to rappel. In case of strong water flow you should stretch a traverese rope across the chute to the hidden piton on the left side, then rappel outside the water flow for about 30m to the lower chain anchor on the right. From the chain anchor it goes without visual contact, either 25m to the right intermediate belaystation or a good 40m to a belaystation on the left with a traverese rope (! the traverese rope together with the bolthook is often destroyed by the water). The final rappel on the left has about 30m or on the right from the intermediate belaystation about 40m. After the final waterfall you walk a short distance along the streambed to a large rock step which you climb down on the right. After the 1st bridge the tour ends at about 270Hm.

Rio Lavarie: Parking at Entry
2026-09-06: We did the Integral route today (superiore and inferiore); the upper section is worth doing in combination with the lower section. The lower section was great as always—jumps and slides galore. We dro...
2026-09-01: A beautiful canyon. A wide selection of anchors—something for every water level.
2026-08-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Lavarie Approche depuis le bas par un chemin balisé à droite du pontBeau canyon, fait à deux. Les deux toboggans passent ! (Quelle: https://ww...
Comment: Parkplatz nach Brücke
Access: Coming from Carnia, take the SS13 in the direction of Tarvisio. About 1,5 km after the Hotel Carnia, at a left turn (km 172) and after the brown sign "Moggio Udinese" you will find on the right side a parking possibility at the exit of the canyon. . You can shorten the access by taking a second car to Stavoli Ravorade. With the second car you go back towards Carnia (Udine). After the traffic junction at Carnia, cross a bridge with tracks underneath. Shortly after, you should turn left towards Tugliezzo, but this is not possible because of the barrier line, so you have to turn right towards Carnia. At the exit turn right and follow this road stopping on the left (goes under the SS13 road) at the crossroads go straight on towards Tugliezzo. An asphalted road winds up next to the huge gravel field towards the few houses of Tugliezzo. After the houses on the plateau, the road descends with a sharp bend to the right, passing a barrier and the bridge that crosses the Rio Lavarie. For the Rio Lavarie it is best to park the car after the bridge at the left gravel place. If you want to go the right tributary (Rio Barbar) of the Lavarie so you look a little further up just before another bridge, where there is a large boulder field (strong left bend), a parking possibility.
Return: Before the 2nd bridge you climb right out of the streambed. In a short time you will reach the parking lot.

Rio Lavarie: Parking at Exit
2026-09-06: We did the Integral route today (superiore and inferiore); the upper section is worth doing in combination with the lower section. The lower section was great as always—jumps and slides galore. We dro...
2026-09-01: A beautiful canyon. A wide selection of anchors—something for every water level.
2026-08-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Lavarie Approche depuis le bas par un chemin balisé à droite du pontBeau canyon, fait à deux. Les deux toboggans passent ! (Quelle: https://ww...
Comment: Parkplatz beim Mündung in die Fella - Achtung: Autoeinbrüche - eventuell beim Hotel Carnia parken
Access: Coming from Carnia, take the SS13 in the direction of Tarvisio. About 1,5 km after the Hotel Carnia, at a left turn (km 172) and after the brown sign "Moggio Udinese" you will find on the right side a parking possibility at the exit of the canyon. . You can shorten the access by taking a second car to Stavoli Ravorade. With the second car you go back towards Carnia (Udine). After the traffic junction at Carnia, cross a bridge with tracks underneath. Shortly after, you should turn left towards Tugliezzo, but this is not possible because of the barrier line, so you have to turn right towards Carnia. At the exit turn right and follow this road stopping on the left (goes under the SS13 road) at the crossroads go straight on towards Tugliezzo. An asphalted road winds up next to the huge gravel field towards the few houses of Tugliezzo. After the houses on the plateau, the road descends with a sharp bend to the right, passing a barrier and the bridge that crosses the Rio Lavarie. For the Rio Lavarie it is best to park the car after the bridge at the left gravel place. If you want to go the right tributary (Rio Barbar) of the Lavarie so you look a little further up just before another bridge, where there is a large boulder field (strong left bend), a parking possibility.
Return: Before the 2nd bridge you climb right out of the streambed. In a short time you will reach the parking lot.

Rio Lavarie: Canyon End
Return: Before the 2nd bridge you climb right out of the streambed. In a short time you will reach the parking lot.

Rio Simon (Inferiore): Canyon Start
2026-09-04: A nice, easy canyon. No tricky sections.
2026-08-26: Everything's fine. Great tour, as always.
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Approach: From the parking lot near the church, walk uphill on the opposite side of the asphalt road and you will immediately reach the small cemetery of Roveredo. Here, to the right of the cemetery, a clearly visible path leads up into the woods. Follow this path until you reach a small meadow with a house. Pass the house on the right and go up through the meadow. Above the house near the forest you should meet the path again. Follow the path steeply uphill until you reach hiking trail 424 after about 20 - 25 min. Follow the trail to the right. After about 1h ascent come some ruins and a little higher (at about 760m) at a fork in the road a small cross on the side of the path. Here you follow the right now narrow and sloping path for about 30min. which leads directly to the entry at about 630m (one crosses initially a small stream and passes later shortly before the access still a large rock roof )-->!!!at the access no stones loosereten.
Tour: Arrived at the entry at about 630m you can already see the first pool with crystal clear water but no pitons --> at this point is often jumped, but can also be downclimbed --> this is already followed by the next steps in narrow canyons --> the next belaystation is on the rock right. hidden at the top --> here either 15m directly into the pool or downclimb over a ledge 20m to the next belaystation --> immediately after 10m in the overhang into the pool --> short open gorge section --> walk --> downclimb to the belaystation on the left side before big clamping block R5+S3 in pools below the big clamping block --> after the big clamping block the canyon becomes narrow for a longer time --> many small drops follow which can be downclimbed, jumped or rappelled depending on the water level. Between the bends there are some short walking passages (swimming passages) in impressive surroundings (high canyon walls) --> at a prominent point the canyon makes a 90° left bend here you can rappel to the right (hidden stance) or jump directly 6m --> after a few minutes the first higher approx.20m rappel from a big rock -->and a sunny open spot where you have a steep emergency exit on the right --> open it continues to the 15m rappel on the right or jump --> longer walking and climbing passage in open terrain to the next belaystation far to the right outside --> a short walking passages follows before you reach the highest rappel of about 30m (li.) --> the canyon gets narrower again before it finally opens up --> several walking and climbing sections have to be overcome before you reach the last rappel points --> here you can jump 8m or rappel 10m depending on the water level --> there is another slippery sloping rock slab that can be partly descended or rappelled --> after the ramp it goes right about 1km over a flat streambed to the bridge at about 300m.

Rio Simon (Inferiore): Parking at Exit
2026-09-04: A nice, easy canyon. No tricky sections.
2026-08-26: Everything's fine. Great tour, as always.
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Comment: Rio Simon Ausstiegsparkplatz - Keine Wertsachen im Auto lassen, es wurden bereits Autos aufgebrochen
Access: approx. 15min From Carnia take the SS13 (main road) in the direction of Tarvisio. About 3km after the village Resiutta there is a small tunnel and a bridge over the Fella river. After the bridge turn left and drive in the direction of Roveredo. After a short time there is a bigger road bridge where you can see a big flat streambed. Here is the exit if you want to go through the whole Rio Simon. It is best to leave the cars here, as there are only a few parking spaces further up in the village, which are rather intended for locals (N46.398500/E013.263400). If you are going to cut, follow the road to the small village of Roveredo with as few cars as possible. In the last few years an access has been established and for this it is best to park at the small church of Roveredo. But ATTENTION! The Rio Simon is one of the most frequented canyons in Friuli and we do not want to disturb the inhabitants. Therefore, please always ask and, if necessary, if there are already too many cars at the parking lot, switch to one of the parking lots that you passed before when approaching the village of Roveredo. (N46.387213/E013.252620) or nearby if it is too busy. Please be considerate of the inhabitants so that we can continue to visit this canyon for a long time without problems.
Return: Right before the bridge to the shuttle car or walk along the road for about 2km to the 2nd car at exit path 424.

Rio Simon (Inferiore): Parking at Entry
2026-09-04: A nice, easy canyon. No tricky sections.
2026-08-26: Everything's fine. Great tour, as always.
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Comment: Kirche Roveredo
Access: approx. 15min From Carnia take the SS13 (main road) in the direction of Tarvisio. About 3km after the village Resiutta there is a small tunnel and a bridge over the Fella river. After the bridge turn left and drive in the direction of Roveredo. After a short time there is a bigger road bridge where you can see a big flat streambed. Here is the exit if you want to go through the whole Rio Simon. It is best to leave the cars here, as there are only a few parking spaces further up in the village, which are rather intended for locals (N46.398500/E013.263400). If you are going to cut, follow the road to the small village of Roveredo with as few cars as possible. In the last few years an access has been established and for this it is best to park at the small church of Roveredo. But ATTENTION! The Rio Simon is one of the most frequented canyons in Friuli and we do not want to disturb the inhabitants. Therefore, please always ask and, if necessary, if there are already too many cars at the parking lot, switch to one of the parking lots that you passed before when approaching the village of Roveredo. (N46.387213/E013.252620) or nearby if it is too busy. Please be considerate of the inhabitants so that we can continue to visit this canyon for a long time without problems.
Return: Right before the bridge to the shuttle car or walk along the road for about 2km to the 2nd car at exit path 424.

Rio Simon (Inferiore): Canyon End
Return: Right before the bridge to the shuttle car or walk along the road for about 2km to the 2nd car at exit path 424.

Rio Macile (Rio Brussine): Canyon Start
2026-09-05: A very beautiful, simple, short canyon; we made it through in about an hour of brisk walking. Slippery, but very well maintained!
2026-08-27: It was so nice, I did it again :-)
2026-08-24: It wasn't particularly slippery. Everything was great.
Approach: After the bends, a path starts on the right which is marked with a wooden sign "Rio Macile" including canyoning markings. The path first leads slightly downhill parallel to path 638 -> you cross a streambed and then it goes slightly uphill again over the ridge before you then go slightly downhill (insured downhill with barrier tapes) (approx. 520Hm). to the streambed of the Macile/Brussine directly before the first rappel/jump point. The path was newly created by the AIC in fall 2021 and is the fastest and most ergonomic access to the Rio Macile. Fast walkers can easily complete the access in under 30 minutes.
Tour: The first section (SOS 12) is a rappel section (C10), though it can usually be bypassed by jumping. SOS 11 can also be rappelled, but it’s also an extremely fun slide that’s almost always passable (as of April 2024). The canyon narrows noticeably. Several smaller rappelling sections follow. At SOS 8, the last escape route is on the right. Several smaller rappelling sections follow, some of which must be completed in the water. SOS 4 is located high up, quite exposed above a rock—on the right side of the wall in front of the rock are two inconspicuous adhesive hooks that can be used to secure yourself and safely reach the belay station. The route concludes with a 60-meter rappel that leads directly into the Fella riverbed. If you don’t have a 60-meter rope, you can exit orthographically to the left after the final narrow section and descend via a slope and a rocky gully.

Rio Macile (Rio Brussine): Parking Entry and Exit
2026-09-05: A very beautiful, simple, short canyon; we made it through in about an hour of brisk walking. Slippery, but very well maintained!
2026-08-27: It was so nice, I did it again :-)
2026-08-24: It wasn't particularly slippery. Everything was great.
Access: From Chiusaforte drive in the direction of Sella Nevea. Park on the left immediately after crossing the Raccolana (space for 1 car), or in the village beforehand. From Carnia, take the SS13 towards Tarvisio --> at the exit of the village of Chiusaforte, turn right towards "Sella Nevea"/Raccolana --> follow the road straight ahead --> before the bridge over the Raccolana stream, turn right into a road that leads to a large parking lot. When you reach the embankment at Racolana, turn left and stand at the exit of the parking lot -> there are steps leading up the embankment and down to the streambed of the Raccolana. The way back through the riverbed of the Fella and the Raccolana is a good way out.
Return: Follow the Fella upstream until the Raccolana stream flows into the Fella. Cross the streambed of the Raccolana and continue upstream to the right until you reach the concrete steps (about 50m before the bridge over the Raccolana).

Rio Macile (Rio Brussine): Canyon End
2026-09-05: A very beautiful, simple, short canyon; we made it through in about an hour of brisk walking. Slippery, but very well maintained!
2026-08-27: It was so nice, I did it again :-)
2026-08-24: It wasn't particularly slippery. Everything was great.
Return: Follow the Fella upstream until the Raccolana stream flows into the Fella. Cross the streambed of the Raccolana and continue upstream to the right until you reach the concrete steps (about 50m before the bridge over the Raccolana).

Rio Macile (Rio Brussine): Alternative Canyon Start
Approach: After the bends, a path starts on the right which is marked with a wooden sign "Rio Macile" including canyoning markings. The path first leads slightly downhill parallel to path 638 -> you cross a streambed and then it goes slightly uphill again over the ridge before you then go slightly downhill (insured downhill with barrier tapes) (approx. 520Hm). to the streambed of the Macile/Brussine directly before the first rappel/jump point. The path was newly created by the AIC in fall 2021 and is the fastest and most ergonomic access to the Rio Macile. Fast walkers can easily complete the access in under 30 minutes.
Tour: The first section (SOS 12) is a rappel section (C10), though it can usually be bypassed by jumping. SOS 11 can also be rappelled, but it’s also an extremely fun slide that’s almost always passable (as of April 2024). The canyon narrows noticeably. Several smaller rappelling sections follow. At SOS 8, the last escape route is on the right. Several smaller rappelling sections follow, some of which must be completed in the water. SOS 4 is located high up, quite exposed above a rock—on the right side of the wall in front of the rock are two inconspicuous adhesive hooks that can be used to secure yourself and safely reach the belay station. The route concludes with a 60-meter rappel that leads directly into the Fella riverbed. If you don’t have a 60-meter rope, you can exit orthographically to the left after the final narrow section and descend via a slope and a rocky gully.

Rio Malimberg (Inferiore): Canyon Start
2026-08-15: There's quite a bit of algae; it's probably much nicer and better when there's more water. The path up is quite steep, and in some places there are piles of rocks, so you need to be careful.
2026-07-08: On plaque No. 3, a chain anchor on the lower left side is damaged or broken off.
2026-06-07: Much nicer than I expected, entertaining, and the perfect bonus
Approach: At the power house after the bridge you can already see the hiking mark 641 (Attention: in the Tabacco map the hiking trail is already marked before the bridge. But this is wrong!) Immediately after the power house you follow the access road up to the 1st house. The path goes between the houses until you reach asphalt again. Here turn right in the direction of the electricity pylons, where there is again a trail marker 641. From here, follow path 641 until you reach the wooden bridge that crosses the Rio Malimberg. Attention, just after the bridge an inconspicuous steep path goes up on the left. With a quick gain in altitude (on the orographic left side of the gorge) you will soon be at the entry, at 690Hm.
Tour: The Rio Malimberg inferiore is a beautiful, short, technically not too difficult tour, which definitely has a lot to offer. Due to the characteristics, the canyon is also suitable for beginners, but also has enough potential for experienced canyoneers. Most of the rappels are easy to see and the pools are not deep. Some rappels are in the watercourse and provide refreshment. The canyon is very continuous from start to exit, with only short walking passages. At the wooden bridge you have the possibility to get off on path 641. However, the further descent pays off in any case (disturbing here is only a water drainage, which suddenly disappears in the field).

Rio Malimberg (Inferiore): Parking Entry and Exit
2026-08-15: There's quite a bit of algae; it's probably much nicer and better when there's more water. The path up is quite steep, and in some places there are piles of rocks, so you need to be careful.
2026-07-08: On plaque No. 3, a chain anchor on the lower left side is damaged or broken off.
2026-06-07: Much nicer than I expected, entertaining, and the perfect bonus
Access: From Hotel Carnia take the SS13 in the direction of Tarvisio. At the exit of Chiusaforte turn right towards "Sella Nevea"/Raccolana. Follow this road straight on, go through the avalanche gallery and continue straight on. About 4 km after the avalanche gallery you will reach the village of "Saletto". Here you turn left (over the bridge) towards "Chiout Cali". At the entrance of the village you cross "Rio Malimberg". Immediately after the bridge park on the right (next to the power house).
Return: At approx. 570Hm before the road bridge, get off on the right to the parking lot/power house.

Rio Malimberg (Inferiore): Canyon End
2026-08-15: There's quite a bit of algae; it's probably much nicer and better when there's more water. The path up is quite steep, and in some places there are piles of rocks, so you need to be careful.
2026-07-08: On plaque No. 3, a chain anchor on the lower left side is damaged or broken off.
2026-06-07: Much nicer than I expected, entertaining, and the perfect bonus
Return: At approx. 570Hm before the road bridge, get off on the right to the parking lot/power house.

Torrente Soffia: Canyon Start
2025-09-21: We started at 7:30.. we also met locals who are living on the top and they offered us a ride to the canyon so we didnt the have to walk. Only the politics is against canyoning and not locals I guess....
2025-06-26: In the cafe, we overhead some people talking about their recent trip down. All stands were perfect, beautiful new linked glue-ins. Where the nice new bolts end (just a little after an old dam) there...
2024-09-07: Anchors good, puddles to check before diving. Exit at the concrete dam to the right.
Approach: Steep asphalt road to Gena Alta (no driving for non-residents). Take the old forest road on the right at Brunnen until you reach the streambed.
Tour: First narrow canyon (2-3h) with slides, jumps, rappels up to 30m. Then the confluence with the Val Pisson (also very rewarding). A breather on a ledge, then a 35m rappel into a huge cauldron. ("Mini-Trou de Fer"). Further along the rappel, it becomes more open and a little more playful, but there is still a lot of work to do. Here we have completed jumps of up to 18m... Finally, you reach the Schaufällen at the exit before the confluence with the lake. The small half-cave with a stone seating area on the right is great. Depending on the water level of the Lago del Mis, it may be a few meters underwater!

Torrente Soffia: Parking Entry and Exit
2025-09-21: We started at 7:30.. we also met locals who are living on the top and they offered us a ride to the canyon so we didnt the have to walk. Only the politics is against canyoning and not locals I guess....
2025-06-26: In the cafe, we overhead some people talking about their recent trip down. All stands were perfect, beautiful new linked glue-ins. Where the nice new bolts end (just a little after an old dam) there...
2024-09-07: Anchors good, puddles to check before diving. Exit at the concrete dam to the right.
Comment: Parkplatz bei Gaststätte
Access: Take the SS203 from Belluno towards Agordo to Sospirolo and then towards "Lago del Mis" Nice overnight accommodation by the lake (car/tent), park after the bridge in the "Cascate della Soffia" area.
Return: Out to the right and back to the parking lot Alternatively into the lake Mis and from there to the parking lot

Torrente Soffia: Canyon End
2025-09-21: We started at 7:30.. we also met locals who are living on the top and they offered us a ride to the canyon so we didnt the have to walk. Only the politics is against canyoning and not locals I guess....
2025-06-26: In the cafe, we overhead some people talking about their recent trip down. All stands were perfect, beautiful new linked glue-ins. Where the nice new bolts end (just a little after an old dam) there...
2024-09-07: Anchors good, puddles to check before diving. Exit at the concrete dam to the right.
Return: Out to the right and back to the parking lot Alternatively into the lake Mis and from there to the parking lot

Torrente Soffia: Intermediate Canyon Exit
Comment: Ein & Ausstieg kurz vor der Brücke möglich.
Access: Take the SS203 from Belluno towards Agordo to Sospirolo and then towards "Lago del Mis" Nice overnight accommodation by the lake (car/tent), park after the bridge in the "Cascate della Soffia" area.
Return: Out to the right and back to the parking lot Alternatively into the lake Mis and from there to the parking lot

Rio Neva: Canyon Start
2026-07-16: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Neva Lovely canyon, exit via ferrata in decent condition. (Quelle:
2026-07-04: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Neva Joli petit canyon, continu. L'équipement est disparate mais suffit. La via ferrata de sortie est très bien équipée. (Quelle: https://www....
2025-08-30: Nice short tour, everything walkable.
Approach: The gorge begins right at the Rifugio.
Tour: Downclimb the first 2m step, then 6m slide or jump 4m from the right. The next 4m step is slidable after control (hooks left and right). After a short swimming passage follows a steep 5m step which is slidable (small but deep pool). The next step is bypassed on the left with a fixed rope. From here the previous colorful layered limestone is replaced by massive, bright limestone - beautiful washouts with many pools and small slides. The gorge ends with a 10m rappel from chain left of a 6m jump into a large pool above a rock bridge. \The stream falls here into a final gorge and then over a >30m step into Lago de Val Noana, a reservoir. You can exit the gorge on the left via a fixed rope or rappel 10m from one of the fixed ropes and then rappel another 18m into a deep pool. From the edge of the last waterfall, a mini via ferrata with wire rope and iron clamps leads up the partially overhanging wall.

Rio Neva: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-07-16: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Neva Lovely canyon, exit via ferrata in decent condition. (Quelle:
2026-07-04: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Neva Joli petit canyon, continu. L'équipement est disparate mais suffit. La via ferrata de sortie est très bien équipée. (Quelle: https://www....
2025-08-30: Nice short tour, everything walkable.
Comment: Parkplatz beim Rif. Fonteghi
Access: At the traffic circle between Imer and Mezzano, leave the SS50 in the direction of Val Noana and follow the narrow road to Rifugio Fonteghi. Large parking lot.
Return: Follow the clear climbing tracks on the left bank back to the parking lot.

Rio Neva: Canyon End
2026-07-16: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Neva Lovely canyon, exit via ferrata in decent condition. (Quelle:
2026-07-04: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Neva Joli petit canyon, continu. L'équipement est disparate mais suffit. La via ferrata de sortie est très bien équipée. (Quelle: https://www....
2025-08-30: Nice short tour, everything walkable.
Return: Follow the clear climbing tracks on the left bank back to the parking lot.

Val Tovanella: Canyon Start
2026-08-28: Today we descended the canyon starting from the highest entry point. All the anchors are in good condition, and we also re-drilled two rappelling points. Immediately after the dam in the second “Supe...
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Approach: (15 min from the picnic parking lot) Before starting the hike, check the water level at the last waterfall near the picnic area (takes 5 min). Follow the mountain road with the “Val Tovanella” sign on the orographic right side of the gorge. Further up, cross the stream via a concrete bridge with a view into the canyon. Then cross two more wooden bridges before reaching a suitable spot (broken wooden railing). Here, enter the stream before the iron debris barrier you’ve already spotted. Entry point at approx. 570 m. If you’d like to hike to the upper part of Tovanella or even further up to the Costa Signora tributary, follow the well-maintained trail (partially secured with steel cables). The ascent takes an additional 90–100 minutes (the ascent along the right bank of the Costa Signora is quite steep). If you’d like to start from a lower elevation, there are two alternate entry points that take only 25–30 minutes longer than the main trailhead. The hiking trails are marked on hiking apps.
Tour: From the Costa Signora route (entry at 1,030 m) to the start of the classic Tovanella route, there are 16 or 17 obstacles with a maximum drop of 35 meters. After passing through the narrow passage at the debris dam, you initially follow a fairly open canyon with short sections that require downclimbing and rappelling down to about 5 meters. The canyon narrows noticeably as you proceed. Artificial light is generally not needed, though some parts are very dark and exciting if you’re not yet familiar with the canyon. From the middle onward, the canyon gets really interesting. After a short jump into a dark pool, you reach a rope traverse mounted high on the right side with a belay station, from which you then rappel about 15 meters into a small grotto. A short, narrow walking passage follows before you reach the railroad bridge. (Here, with a great deal of skill, you could reach and use the railroad bridge’s ladder as an emergency exit.) The next 20-meter abseil is partly done in the water current, and the rope retrival occurs in the pool. This is followed by a small 2-meter step (belay point on the left) leading to the final 12-meter waterfall. Here, the canyon opens up again. The pool varies in depth, so a jump should be carefully considered!!! After the last rappel of approximately 500 meters, the canyon ends.

Val Tovanella: Canyon End
2026-08-28: Today we descended the canyon starting from the highest entry point. All the anchors are in good condition, and we also re-drilled two rappelling points. Immediately after the dam in the second “Supe...
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Return: After the last pool, follow the shallow streambed to the gravel bank in front of the road bridge. Here you are left at the picnic parking lot or return to the parking area on the access path.

Val Tovanella: Parking Entry and Exit
2026-08-28: Today we descended the canyon starting from the highest entry point. All the anchors are in good condition, and we also re-drilled two rappelling points. Immediately after the dam in the second “Supe...
Access: SS51 to Picnic Area Val Tovanella
Return: After the last pool, follow the shallow streambed to the gravel bank in front of the road bridge. Here you are left at the picnic parking lot or return to the parking area on the access path.

Val Tovanella: Waypoint
Comment: Wegpunkt Zustieg Tovanella
Approach: (15 min from the picnic parking lot) Before starting the hike, check the water level at the last waterfall near the picnic area (takes 5 min). Follow the mountain road with the “Val Tovanella” sign on the orographic right side of the gorge. Further up, cross the stream via a concrete bridge with a view into the canyon. Then cross two more wooden bridges before reaching a suitable spot (broken wooden railing). Here, enter the stream before the iron debris barrier you’ve already spotted. Entry point at approx. 570 m. If you’d like to hike to the upper part of Tovanella or even further up to the Costa Signora tributary, follow the well-maintained trail (partially secured with steel cables). The ascent takes an additional 90–100 minutes (the ascent along the right bank of the Costa Signora is quite steep). If you’d like to start from a lower elevation, there are two alternate entry points that take only 25–30 minutes longer than the main trailhead. The hiking trails are marked on hiking apps.

Val Tovanella: Alternative Canyon Start
Comment: Abflugort: Tovanella Alto (Höhe 835). Von hier aus geht es in eine unterbrochene Schlucht.
Approach: (15 min from the picnic parking lot) Before starting the hike, check the water level at the last waterfall near the picnic area (takes 5 min). Follow the mountain road with the “Val Tovanella” sign on the orographic right side of the gorge. Further up, cross the stream via a concrete bridge with a view into the canyon. Then cross two more wooden bridges before reaching a suitable spot (broken wooden railing). Here, enter the stream before the iron debris barrier you’ve already spotted. Entry point at approx. 570 m. If you’d like to hike to the upper part of Tovanella or even further up to the Costa Signora tributary, follow the well-maintained trail (partially secured with steel cables). The ascent takes an additional 90–100 minutes (the ascent along the right bank of the Costa Signora is quite steep). If you’d like to start from a lower elevation, there are two alternate entry points that take only 25–30 minutes longer than the main trailhead. The hiking trails are marked on hiking apps.
Tour: From the Costa Signora route (entry at 1,030 m) to the start of the classic Tovanella route, there are 16 or 17 obstacles with a maximum drop of 35 meters. After passing through the narrow passage at the debris dam, you initially follow a fairly open canyon with short sections that require downclimbing and rappelling down to about 5 meters. The canyon narrows noticeably as you proceed. Artificial light is generally not needed, though some parts are very dark and exciting if you’re not yet familiar with the canyon. From the middle onward, the canyon gets really interesting. After a short jump into a dark pool, you reach a rope traverse mounted high on the right side with a belay station, from which you then rappel about 15 meters into a small grotto. A short, narrow walking passage follows before you reach the railroad bridge. (Here, with a great deal of skill, you could reach and use the railroad bridge’s ladder as an emergency exit.) The next 20-meter abseil is partly done in the water current, and the rope retrival occurs in the pool. This is followed by a small 2-meter step (belay point on the left) leading to the final 12-meter waterfall. Here, the canyon opens up again. The pool varies in depth, so a jump should be carefully considered!!! After the last rappel of approximately 500 meters, the canyon ends.

Val Tovanella: Alternative Canyon Start1
Comment: Abfahrt von Costa Signora, Nebenfluss Tovanella (1030 m Höhe)
Tour: From the Costa Signora route (entry at 1,030 m) to the start of the classic Tovanella route, there are 16 or 17 obstacles with a maximum drop of 35 meters. After passing through the narrow passage at the debris dam, you initially follow a fairly open canyon with short sections that require downclimbing and rappelling down to about 5 meters. The canyon narrows noticeably as you proceed. Artificial light is generally not needed, though some parts are very dark and exciting if you’re not yet familiar with the canyon. From the middle onward, the canyon gets really interesting. After a short jump into a dark pool, you reach a rope traverse mounted high on the right side with a belay station, from which you then rappel about 15 meters into a small grotto. A short, narrow walking passage follows before you reach the railroad bridge. (Here, with a great deal of skill, you could reach and use the railroad bridge’s ladder as an emergency exit.) The next 20-meter abseil is partly done in the water current, and the rope retrival occurs in the pool. This is followed by a small 2-meter step (belay point on the left) leading to the final 12-meter waterfall. Here, the canyon opens up again. The pool varies in depth, so a jump should be carefully considered!!! After the last rappel of approximately 500 meters, the canyon ends.

Val Tovanella: Alternative Canyon Start2

Val Zemola: Canyon Start
2026-09-06: The stream is as beautiful and charming as ever, though unfortunately there’s not much water. There’s a decomposing carcass of a small ungulate at the start of the Ferratina on descent 15.
2026-08-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Val Zemola Percorso in 3 ore. Pozze piene di ghiaia. Solo due tuffi ed un toboga. Armi ottimi. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyon...
2026-08-29: The stream took 3 hours to hike. Good water flow. Pools full of gravel. Only two spots suitable for diving and one slide. Excellent rock formations.
Approach: There is a small chapel right by the bridge that crosses the Zemola. Behind the chapel, a narrow path leads briefly up and then directly next to the canyon (secured with a steel cable), without any great difference in altitude, to a concrete wall. From here, a short downclimb takes you to the stream/entrance to the lower section at approx. 810m. For the upper entry, stay on the path for another 10-15 minutes. At the end, the path leads over a small bridge to the other side and shortly afterwards descends over stirrups into a stone gully and up again on the other side. Then descend into the streambed, this is the entry point for the upper section (860 m)
Tour: Without a long way to go, we start right away with a rappel from a large block. The water level should definitely be checked before the tour, as the already turbulent pools can form very strong currents/backwaters. The belays are very well positioned. However, rappels in the water are unavoidable. Some exposed belays can be reached via traverese ropes. At lunchtime, most of the sun reaches the very beautiful, narrowly incised middle section. A short part at the end of the narrow part is almost completely dark (bring a lamp if necessary). After this dark part, the canyon opens up again. This is followed by a very beautiful section with a washed-out rock arch through which the water flows. The chain anchor is in the middle at the back of the rock arch. The rappel leads into a large pool with a strong current. After this point there are 3 more spectacular abseils in beautiful surroundings. Rope traverses to be built help to get safely to the belays and over the abseils. At the end, where the canyon opens up visibly, the rock turns red. After a short stretch in the stream, you will find a blue dot on a rock right marking the exit at approx. 670m.

Val Zemola: Alternative Canyon Start
2026-09-06: The stream is as beautiful and charming as ever, though unfortunately there’s not much water. There’s a decomposing carcass of a small ungulate at the start of the Ferratina on descent 15.
2026-08-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Val Zemola Percorso in 3 ore. Pozze piene di ghiaia. Solo due tuffi ed un toboga. Armi ottimi. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyon...
2026-08-29: The stream took 3 hours to hike. Good water flow. Pools full of gravel. Only two spots suitable for diving and one slide. Excellent rock formations.
Comment: Alternativeinstieg für unteren Teil
Approach: There is a small chapel right by the bridge that crosses the Zemola. Behind the chapel, a narrow path leads briefly up and then directly next to the canyon (secured with a steel cable), without any great difference in altitude, to a concrete wall. From here, a short downclimb takes you to the stream/entrance to the lower section at approx. 810m. For the upper entry, stay on the path for another 10-15 minutes. At the end, the path leads over a small bridge to the other side and shortly afterwards descends over stirrups into a stone gully and up again on the other side. Then descend into the streambed, this is the entry point for the upper section (860 m)
Tour: Without a long way to go, we start right away with a rappel from a large block. The water level should definitely be checked before the tour, as the already turbulent pools can form very strong currents/backwaters. The belays are very well positioned. However, rappels in the water are unavoidable. Some exposed belays can be reached via traverese ropes. At lunchtime, most of the sun reaches the very beautiful, narrowly incised middle section. A short part at the end of the narrow part is almost completely dark (bring a lamp if necessary). After this dark part, the canyon opens up again. This is followed by a very beautiful section with a washed-out rock arch through which the water flows. The chain anchor is in the middle at the back of the rock arch. The rappel leads into a large pool with a strong current. After this point there are 3 more spectacular abseils in beautiful surroundings. Rope traverses to be built help to get safely to the belays and over the abseils. At the end, where the canyon opens up visibly, the rock turns red. After a short stretch in the stream, you will find a blue dot on a rock right marking the exit at approx. 670m.

Val Zemola: Parking at Entry
2026-09-06: The stream is as beautiful and charming as ever, though unfortunately there’s not much water. There’s a decomposing carcass of a small ungulate at the start of the Ferratina on descent 15.
2026-08-29: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Val Zemola Percorso in 3 ore. Pozze piene di ghiaia. Solo due tuffi ed un toboga. Armi ottimi. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyon...
2026-08-29: The stream took 3 hours to hike. Good water flow. Pools full of gravel. Only two spots suitable for diving and one slide. Excellent rock formations.
Comment: Parkplatz für den Einstieg ins Val Zemola (migrated from 1097) - NICHT verifiziert.
Access: From Tolmezzo take the SS512 in the direction of Gemona-Udine (alternatively, take the A23 freeway in the direction of Udine and exit at Gemona-Osoppo) --> pass the lake (Lago di Cavazzo) --> follow the road --> turn right towards Forgaria --> after approx. 100m turn left towards Peonis --> in Peonis keep left towards Forgaria (road SP41) --> at Forgaria keep left towards Flagogna (road SP22) --> at the fork in the road without signs go straight on --> turn right towards Pinzano (road SP1)-->long over the bridge --> after the bridge turn left onto the SP1 --> then turn right towards Maniago onto the SS454 --> from Maniago turn right onto the SS454 --> from Maniago turn right onto the SS454 --> from Maniago turn right onto the SS454>from Maniago take the SS251 in the main direction of Langorone (this road runs along the beautiful Torrente Celina) --> from the village of Cimolais the road goes uphill to Erto --> just after entering the village cross Valle Zemola (in the bend on the left) --> on the right by the small chapel there is a small parking area. 50m further on the left opposite the fountain.
Return: From the marker, go steeply uphill on the right along the narrow gravel road. With a rapid gain in altitude, it goes into the wooded part before returning to the road / parking lot.

Val Zemola: Parking at Exit
Access: From Tolmezzo take the SS512 in the direction of Gemona-Udine (alternatively, take the A23 freeway in the direction of Udine and exit at Gemona-Osoppo) --> pass the lake (Lago di Cavazzo) --> follow the road --> turn right towards Forgaria --> after approx. 100m turn left towards Peonis --> in Peonis keep left towards Forgaria (road SP41) --> at Forgaria keep left towards Flagogna (road SP22) --> at the fork in the road without signs go straight on --> turn right towards Pinzano (road SP1)-->long over the bridge --> after the bridge turn left onto the SP1 --> then turn right towards Maniago onto the SS454 --> from Maniago turn right onto the SS454 --> from Maniago turn right onto the SS454 --> from Maniago turn right onto the SS454>from Maniago take the SS251 in the main direction of Langorone (this road runs along the beautiful Torrente Celina) --> from the village of Cimolais the road goes uphill to Erto --> just after entering the village cross Valle Zemola (in the bend on the left) --> on the right by the small chapel there is a small parking area. 50m further on the left opposite the fountain.
Return: From the marker, go steeply uphill on the right along the narrow gravel road. With a rapid gain in altitude, it goes into the wooded part before returning to the road / parking lot.

Val Zemola: Canyon End
Return: From the marker, go steeply uphill on the right along the narrow gravel road. With a rapid gain in altitude, it goes into the wooded part before returning to the road / parking lot.

Bars: Parking at Exit
2026-09-07: There wasn't much point in repeating it today. The flow was really very low. A bit of debris in the upper section, and a couple of anchors positioned a bit precariously. One single-point rappel; the r...
2025-08-31: We started from the road where the Val Maggiore (intermedio) begins and walked up to the 30m waterfall for about 1h, then changed back to Maggiore. Nice rappel there. Superiore water level after the r...
Access: Coming from Belluno, we take the SS 51 towards Santa Croce. Before we reach Lago di Santa Croce, at the exit of the highway, we first pass a cement plant on the right and then, 3.3 km further on, the Dolomiti restaurant/pizzeria, also on the right. 40m further on, we take the dirt road that branches off to the right and drive under the highway and uphill as far as we can get by car. With the second car we drive up to Ponte degli Alpi (see Google maps under Links). Here we park the car in front of the cemetery.
Return: After the flat parts at the exit of the descent, turn left onto the piste and back to the car.

Bars: Parking at Entry
2026-09-07: There wasn't much point in repeating it today. The flow was really very low. A bit of debris in the upper section, and a couple of anchors positioned a bit precariously. One single-point rappel; the r...
2025-08-31: We started from the road where the Val Maggiore (intermedio) begins and walked up to the 30m waterfall for about 1h, then changed back to Maggiore. Nice rappel there. Superiore water level after the r...
Comment: an der Friedhofsmauer
Access: Coming from Belluno, we take the SS 51 towards Santa Croce. Before we reach Lago di Santa Croce, at the exit of the highway, we first pass a cement plant on the right and then, 3.3 km further on, the Dolomiti restaurant/pizzeria, also on the right. 40m further on, we take the dirt road that branches off to the right and drive under the highway and uphill as far as we can get by car. With the second car we drive up to Ponte degli Alpi (see Google maps under Links). Here we park the car in front of the cemetery.
Return: After the flat parts at the exit of the descent, turn left onto the piste and back to the car.

Bars: Canyon Start
2026-09-07: There wasn't much point in repeating it today. The flow was really very low. A bit of debris in the upper section, and a couple of anchors positioned a bit precariously. One single-point rappel; the r...
2025-08-31: We started from the road where the Val Maggiore (intermedio) begins and walked up to the 30m waterfall for about 1h, then changed back to Maggiore. Nice rappel there. Superiore water level after the r...
Comment: vor der Brücke rechts hinab
Approach: From the cemetery southwards to the bridge (entry).
Tour: see photo album and video

Bars: Intermediate Canyon Exit
Comment: Möglichkeit, in 2 Minuten zum Rio Maggiore zu wechseln
Access: Coming from Belluno, we take the SS 51 towards Santa Croce. Before we reach Lago di Santa Croce, at the exit of the highway, we first pass a cement plant on the right and then, 3.3 km further on, the Dolomiti restaurant/pizzeria, also on the right. 40m further on, we take the dirt road that branches off to the right and drive under the highway and uphill as far as we can get by car. With the second car we drive up to Ponte degli Alpi (see Google maps under Links). Here we park the car in front of the cemetery.
Return: After the flat parts at the exit of the descent, turn left onto the piste and back to the car.

Bars: Canyon End
Comment: links hinaus auf die Piste