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Ticinetto (intermedio): Inicio del Cañón
2025-10-17: First abseil: Two bolts, river left. The line’s wet — obviously — but you can dodge most of the waterfall if you sneak underneath it. Then a big dive to cross the main flow and the eddy. The first per...
2024-08-08: Walked into the canyon from the waterfall you can see from the parking lot. On the 1st and 2nd descent we were able to find the anchor points well. At the 3rd we could not find an anchor point, we did...
Acceso: From the car directly to the stream in just a few minutes.
Recorrido: Short tour with an extremely large amount of water and a "catapult slide" with a considerable kicker. Despite the short length of the tour, great caution is required due to the large amount of water. The canyon is just half a meter wide at its narrowest point in this part.

Ticinetto (intermedio): Final del Cañón
2025-10-17: First abseil: Two bolts, river left. The line’s wet — obviously — but you can dodge most of the waterfall if you sneak underneath it. Then a big dive to cross the main flow and the eddy. The first per...
2024-08-08: Walked into the canyon from the waterfall you can see from the parking lot. On the 1st and 2nd descent we were able to find the anchor points well. At the 3rd we could not find an anchor point, we did...
Regreso: Orographically left out of the stream after approx. 300m left up to the road, on the road back to the car.

Ticinetto (intermedio): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-10-17: First abseil: Two bolts, river left. The line’s wet — obviously — but you can dodge most of the waterfall if you sneak underneath it. Then a big dive to cross the main flow and the eddy. The first per...
2024-08-08: Walked into the canyon from the waterfall you can see from the parking lot. On the 1st and 2nd descent we were able to find the anchor points well. At the 3rd we could not find an anchor point, we did...
Acceso: From Lavorgo in the direction of Chrionico, turn off into the "Valle dei Chironico" in the direction of "Rive". Park the car at the exit of the road.
Regreso: Orographically left out of the stream after approx. 300m left up to the road, on the road back to the car.

Ticinetto (intermedio): Medidor de nivel de agua
Comentario: Direkt am ersten Abseiler C25

Valle del Chignolasc: Final del Cañón
2025-08-17: Everything ok ... just "a little" slippery
2025-05-30: Stands and fixed ropes all in order. We had a rope jam in the C28 and had to cut a few meters. We forgot a steel carabiner on the first rappel. Water temperature 13 degrees.
2025-05-29: Everything is ok. Attention: Access to the C67 rope got stuck in a block of water when pulling it off.
Regreso: Exit to the right after the final waterfall and you will soon reach the parking lot.

Valle del Chignolasc: Aparcamiento a la entrada
2025-08-17: Everything ok ... just "a little" slippery
2025-05-30: Stands and fixed ropes all in order. We had a rope jam in the C28 and had to cut a few meters. We forgot a steel carabiner on the first rappel. Water temperature 13 degrees.
2025-05-29: Everything is ok. Attention: Access to the C67 rope got stuck in a block of water when pulling it off.
Acceso: From Locarno drive into the Maggia valley until you reach the village of Bignasco. Shortly after entering the village, turn right over the first bridge (Maggia), then immediately right again and straight ahead to the parking lot in front of the open-air swimming pool. Here you park the shuttle car (450m). With the 2nd car you drive back, but not over the bridge but through the beautiful village with stone houses. Then you continue to follow the steep narrow mountain road (not suitable for novice drivers.) to the church "Madonna di Monte". Arrived at the old church, there are several parking facilities (730m).
Regreso: Exit to the right after the final waterfall and you will soon reach the parking lot.

Valle del Chignolasc: Inicio del Cañón
2025-08-17: Everything ok ... just "a little" slippery
2025-05-30: Stands and fixed ropes all in order. We had a rope jam in the C28 and had to cut a few meters. We forgot a steel carabiner on the first rappel. Water temperature 13 degrees.
2025-05-29: Everything is ok. Attention: Access to the C67 rope got stuck in a block of water when pulling it off.
Acceso: If you only have 1 car, you can also go up on foot via the hiking trail starting in the village in the direction of Madonna di Monte (approx. 1 hour). From the church (parking lot), follow the gravel road to the last house. Then look for a suitable place on the right to climb through the forest to the stream (700m).
Recorrido: The Bignasco is a beautiful open canyon. Despite the 2 high abseiling points of 70m and 85m, the canyon is very varied with several jumps and slides. Removable rope traverses are required to safely reach several exposed stands. Some slippery spots and sharp edges at the abseiling points require attention and rope-protecting techniques. The pools are usually deeply washed out and invite you to jump. After the approx. 70m abseil, the canyon becomes more continuous. This is followed by several shorter abseils, slides and jumps until the final waterfall at 85m. Beautiful views and curious glances from onlookers at the waterfall are guaranteed!

Valle del Chignolasc: Aparcamiento a la salida
Acceso: From Locarno drive into the Maggia valley until you reach the village of Bignasco. Shortly after entering the village, turn right over the first bridge (Maggia), then immediately right again and straight ahead to the parking lot in front of the open-air swimming pool. Here you park the shuttle car (450m). With the 2nd car you drive back, but not over the bridge but through the beautiful village with stone houses. Then you continue to follow the steep narrow mountain road (not suitable for novice drivers.) to the church "Madonna di Monte". Arrived at the old church, there are several parking facilities (730m).
Regreso: Exit to the right after the final waterfall and you will soon reach the parking lot.

Valle del Chignolasc: Medidor de nivel de agua

Soladino (inferiore): Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: From the parking lot, follow the path to the left through the Maggia. Keep to the slope, then follow the signpost to the Alzasca hut and follow the path to the bridge. This is the entry point, climb up to the water intake and check the water level. Do not enter if the water is already overflowing or the drain is blocked.
Recorrido: An approx. 200 m high wall with several small steps, mostly without water due to water catchment

Soladino (inferiore): Final del Cañón
2025-09-13: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Soladino (inférieur) Équipement ras. Sec, hors les vasques qui sont en eau mais pas croupie. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyonin...
Regreso: Exit the stream on the left and follow the path through the stream back to the car.

Soladino (inferiore): Medidor de nivel de agua
2025-09-13: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Soladino (inférieur) Équipement ras. Sec, hors les vasques qui sont en eau mais pas croupie. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyonin...

Soladino (inferiore): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
Acceso: From Locarno, drive into the beautiful Maggia Valley --> take the main road through several small villages (watch out for speed cameras!) until you reach the village of Someo. In the village of Riveo, take the first real road "la Geira" to the left. Park at the exit of the road (theoretically you can also drive through the Maggia with a 4x4).
Regreso: Exit the stream on the left and follow the path through the stream back to the car.

Soladino (superiore): Waypoint
2025-08-16: Descended twice this week, first by a Hispanic group and yesterday by an Italian group.
2024-09-04: Wow it's really a creek not to be missed, of course it's difficult there arebalong some bottlenecks to face in opposition between the walls to avoid the flow channeling too strongly... passage waterfa...
Comentario: Kreuzung
Acceso: From the parking lot, follow the path to the left through the Maggia. Keep to the slope, then follow the signpost to the Alzasca hut and follow the path to the bridge. This is the entry point, before climbing up to the water catchment and checking the water level in the stream. Return to the path and continue steeply uphill. At the waypoint (crossroads), follow the left-hand path which crosses the valley less steeply. Waypoint 2 is a bridge over the stream. At waypoint 3 (Häußer) turn right downhill towards the stream (keep slightly left).

Soladino (superiore): Waypoint1
2025-08-16: Descended twice this week, first by a Hispanic group and yesterday by an Italian group.
2024-09-04: Wow it's really a creek not to be missed, of course it's difficult there arebalong some bottlenecks to face in opposition between the walls to avoid the flow channeling too strongly... passage waterfa...
Comentario: Brücke
Acceso: From the parking lot, follow the path to the left through the Maggia. Keep to the slope, then follow the signpost to the Alzasca hut and follow the path to the bridge. This is the entry point, before climbing up to the water catchment and checking the water level in the stream. Return to the path and continue steeply uphill. At the waypoint (crossroads), follow the left-hand path which crosses the valley less steeply. Waypoint 2 is a bridge over the stream. At waypoint 3 (Häußer) turn right downhill towards the stream (keep slightly left).

Soladino (superiore): Waypoint2
2025-08-16: Descended twice this week, first by a Hispanic group and yesterday by an Italian group.
2024-09-04: Wow it's really a creek not to be missed, of course it's difficult there arebalong some bottlenecks to face in opposition between the walls to avoid the flow channeling too strongly... passage waterfa...
Comentario: Häuser
Acceso: From the parking lot, follow the path to the left through the Maggia. Keep to the slope, then follow the signpost to the Alzasca hut and follow the path to the bridge. This is the entry point, before climbing up to the water catchment and checking the water level in the stream. Return to the path and continue steeply uphill. At the waypoint (crossroads), follow the left-hand path which crosses the valley less steeply. Waypoint 2 is a bridge over the stream. At waypoint 3 (Häußer) turn right downhill towards the stream (keep slightly left).

Soladino (superiore): Inicio del Cañón
Recorrido: Water level should be low for this tour. Do not enter if rain is in the forecast. Waterfalls, slides and jumps, everything a good tour needs. No easy emergency exits. The narrowest narrow section after approx. 2/3 of the tour can be bypassed on the left, but you should not rely on this alternative (for this, climb the R6 which is the entry to the narrow section and bypass it on the left).

Soladino (superiore): Final del Cañón
Regreso: Get out at the water intake on the left and follow the path into the valley, cross the Maggia and return to the car.

Soladino (superiore): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
Acceso: From Locarno, drive into the beautiful Maggia Valley --> take the main road through several small villages (watch out for speed cameras!) until you reach the village of Someo. In the village of Riveo, take the first real road "la Geira" to the left. Park at the exit of the road (theoretically you can also drive through the Maggia with a 4x4).
Regreso: Get out at the water intake on the left and follow the path into the valley, cross the Maggia and return to the car.

Soladino (superiore): Medidor de nivel de agua

Aldiréi (superiore): Inicio del Cañón
2025-05-25: Access via Compiett hut with overnight stay. Fantastic. Canyon unfortunately got a few fat trees. Still ok though. 6 hours for four without dawdling... long part
Acceso: Ideally with an overnight stay at Cabanna Cava. From there, ascend briefly to the Forcarella di Cava and then descend to the entry point (approx. 1h).
Recorrido: The entire tour with inferiore has 66 rappels and is the tour with the most vertical meters in Switzerland. In spring-like conditions, there may still be snow in places!

Aldiréi (superiore): Final del Cañón
2025-05-25: Access via Compiett hut with overnight stay. Fantastic. Canyon unfortunately got a few fat trees. Still ok though. 6 hours for four without dawdling... long part
Regreso: It is best to do the inferior part as well, otherwise get off at the entry to Inferiore and take the hiking trail back to the car. If you want to do the last big waterfall at Inveriore, you need longer ropes than recommended!

Aldiréi (superiore): Aparcamiento a la salida
2025-05-25: Access via Compiett hut with overnight stay. Fantastic. Canyon unfortunately got a few fat trees. Still ok though. 6 hours for four without dawdling... long part
Comentario: Falls der Inferiore Teil nicht begangen wird. Ansonsten vgl. dort.
Acceso: It is possible to drive up almost to Cabanna Cava With a little persuasion, it is also possible to take a cab. It's not worth taking a shuttle because the journey takes almost an hour!
Regreso: It is best to do the inferior part as well, otherwise get off at the entry to Inferiore and take the hiking trail back to the car. If you want to do the last big waterfall at Inveriore, you need longer ropes than recommended!

Aldiréi (superiore): Aparcamiento a la entrada
Comentario: Parkplatz Zustieg zu Fuß (kurze Shuttlestrecke)
Acceso: It is possible to drive up almost to Cabanna Cava With a little persuasion, it is also possible to take a cab. It's not worth taking a shuttle because the journey takes almost an hour!
Regreso: It is best to do the inferior part as well, otherwise get off at the entry to Inferiore and take the hiking trail back to the car. If you want to do the last big waterfall at Inveriore, you need longer ropes than recommended!

Aldiréi (superiore): Aparcamiento a la entrada1
Comentario: Parkplatz mit Autoumsetzung ca. 26km
Acceso: It is possible to drive up almost to Cabanna Cava With a little persuasion, it is also possible to take a cab. It's not worth taking a shuttle because the journey takes almost an hour!

Aldiréi (superiore): Aparcamiento a la salida1
Comentario: Parkplatz, wenn inferiore auch gegangen wird

Aldiréi (inferiore): Inicio del Cañón
2024-05-30: Wonderful verticality! Best to take 2x100m ropes with you to skip intermediate stands. Beautiful access. Best done when there is too much water everywhere else.
2024-05-30: There was good water flow from below, ... a good time to go through here We roped through the first and third longer ledges. On the second we used the intermediate belay after about 30m. Stands so fa...
Acceso: From the church, follow the hairpin bends uphill to the Santa Peronilla chapel. Shortly before the chapel, you cross the Ri della Froda. Follow the path slightly uphill towards Motta until you reach the Aldirei/Canyon Start waypoint. The canyon begins about 100m after the houses of Aldirèi at the bridge over the stream.
Recorrido: The tour consists of several small and three large rappels, all with intermediate stands built in the water. Good rope technique is required. Pure rappel canyon. Very little water in summer // stagnant pools.

Aldiréi (inferiore): Final del Cañón
2024-05-30: Wonderful verticality! Best to take 2x100m ropes with you to skip intermediate stands. Beautiful access. Best done when there is too much water everywhere else.
2024-05-30: There was good water flow from below, ... a good time to go through here We roped through the first and third longer ledges. On the second we used the intermediate belay after about 30m. Stands so fa...
Regreso: After the third large waterfall another small R15, then follow the pledge on the left side of the stream to the road where the car is parked.

Aldiréi (inferiore): Aparcamiento a la salida
2024-05-30: Wonderful verticality! Best to take 2x100m ropes with you to skip intermediate stands. Beautiful access. Best done when there is too much water everywhere else.
2024-05-30: There was good water flow from below, ... a good time to go through here We roped through the first and third longer ledges. On the second we used the intermediate belay after about 30m. Stands so fa...
Acceso: On leaving Biasca, turn left in the direction of Osogna under the railroad tracks. Turn left there and leave the car after approx. 300 m. From here, there is a small path on the right towards the stream and the water level checkpoint. Move after checking the water level. Take the approach road back through Biasca towards the train station. At the traffic circle after the station, head east towards the church of San Carlo and park the second car here.
Regreso: After the third large waterfall another small R15, then follow the pledge on the left side of the stream to the road where the car is parked.

Aldiréi (inferiore): Aparcamiento a la entrada
Acceso: On leaving Biasca, turn left in the direction of Osogna under the railroad tracks. Turn left there and leave the car after approx. 300 m. From here, there is a small path on the right towards the stream and the water level checkpoint. Move after checking the water level. Take the approach road back through Biasca towards the train station. At the traffic circle after the station, head east towards the church of San Carlo and park the second car here.
Regreso: After the third large waterfall another small R15, then follow the pledge on the left side of the stream to the road where the car is parked.

Aldiréi (inferiore): Waypoint
Comentario: Santa Petronilla
Acceso: From the church, follow the hairpin bends uphill to the Santa Peronilla chapel. Shortly before the chapel, you cross the Ri della Froda. Follow the path slightly uphill towards Motta until you reach the Aldirei/Canyon Start waypoint. The canyon begins about 100m after the houses of Aldirèi at the bridge over the stream.

Aldiréi (inferiore): Waypoint1
Comentario: Motta
Acceso: From the church, follow the hairpin bends uphill to the Santa Peronilla chapel. Shortly before the chapel, you cross the Ri della Froda. Follow the path slightly uphill towards Motta until you reach the Aldirei/Canyon Start waypoint. The canyon begins about 100m after the houses of Aldirèi at the bridge over the stream.

Aldiréi (inferiore): Medidor de nivel de agua
Hidrología: Relativ schnell nach Regen wieder machbar.

Trodo: Medidor de nivel de agua

Trodo: Aparcamiento a la salida
Acceso: We leave the A2 at the Bellinzona Süd exit and drive 7.8 km in the direction of Locarno. At the traffic circle in Quartino, do not take the first exit to Locarno, but the second exit in the direction of Quartino. Park at the bridge over the Trodo in Quartino.
Regreso: From the stream directly to the car.

Trodo: Final del Cañón
Regreso: From the stream directly to the car.

Trodo: Aparcamiento a la entrada
Acceso: We leave the A2 at the Bellinzona Süd exit and drive 7.8 km in the direction of Locarno. At the traffic circle in Quartino, do not take the first exit to Locarno, but the second exit in the direction of Quartino. Park at the bridge over the Trodo in Quartino.
Regreso: From the stream directly to the car.

Trodo: Inicio del Cañón
Acceso: Either transfer by car or walk up the "Strada Romana" in the direction of Monte Ceneri. If you change from Quartino to Cadenazzo by car. Then turn right towards "Passo del Monte Ceneri". When you reach Monte Ceneri, turn right until you see the "No entry" signs and park there. Then continue steeply uphill on foot, after three hairpin bends no longer uphill but along a rather overgrown path slightly downhill into the valley. At the exit, follow the path steeply down to the stream.
Recorrido: Please exercise ABSOLUTE caution, military exercises are taking place in the area. There is a possibility of unexploded shells. In any case, stay in the streambed and keep your eyes open. Very long canyon with smaller rappels, some slides and jumps interspersed with longer running sections.

Val Tomè (superiore): Inicio del Cañón
2025-08-14: All anchors available. The canyon is a bit slippery
2024-09-13: Anchors in good condition. Water level is normal at the moment. It was a cold but good trip.
Acceso: Climb up the already visible hiking trail next to the stream --> you can also take a shortcut and ascend directly --> after a short time you will come to a wooden bridge --> cross this --> follow the path uphill to the right until you reach a rock slide at approx. 1030 m above sea level. Enter the stream at this point.
Recorrido: Water oak canyon to mid-summer with some forced sections. The key point is the c45 right at the beginning of the parts of the gorge.

Val Tomè (superiore): Final del Cañón
2025-08-14: All anchors available. The canyon is a bit slippery
2024-09-13: Anchors in good condition. Water level is normal at the moment. It was a cold but good trip.
Regreso: As a rule, you take the inferior part with you, as this is very short. After reaching the bridge from which you checked the water level, get out of the stream. From there back to the car.

Val Tomè (superiore): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-08-14: All anchors available. The canyon is a bit slippery
2024-09-13: Anchors in good condition. Water level is normal at the moment. It was a cold but good trip.
Acceso: From Locarno drive first ri. Maggia valley --> follow the road until the village Broglio --> directly at the end of the village there is a sign with the inscription Fusio 10km + bus stop Somprei where on the right a small road branches off --> drive down this road, cross the bridge --> further turn left and follow the gravel road past the stone houses until the next bridge at about 700Hm --> park here (exit).
Regreso: As a rule, you take the inferior part with you, as this is very short. After reaching the bridge from which you checked the water level, get out of the stream. From there back to the car.

Val Tomè (superiore): Medidor de nivel de agua

Chiggiogna - Froda: Inicio del Cañón
2024-05-12: At the penultimate belaystation of the canyon (C50) there is now an intermediate belaystation on the left side of the river after approx. 40m (2 anchors with stainless steel ring). This makes it easie...
Acceso: Relatively quick and easy on foot from Fusnengo. Follow the old mule track (Vecchia Mulattiera) and turn right at the crossroads next to point 802 onto the flat path towards the stream. The canyon begins at the steel bridge. The upper parts of the canyon may not have been drilled yet. Entry here would be at the bridge at 1074 hm.
Recorrido: First flat and easy, then increasingly vertical. A quick succession of rappels.

Chiggiogna - Froda: Final del Cañón
2024-05-12: At the penultimate belaystation of the canyon (C50) there is now an intermediate belaystation on the left side of the river after approx. 40m (2 anchors with stainless steel ring). This makes it easie...
Regreso: At the bridge where the water level was checked orographically right out of the stream to the road, follow this to the right to the car.

Chiggiogna - Froda: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2024-05-12: At the penultimate belaystation of the canyon (C50) there is now an intermediate belaystation on the left side of the river after approx. 40m (2 anchors with stainless steel ring). This makes it easie...
Acceso: Take the Faido highway exit. Take the main road towards Faido and turn right at point 706 towards the campsite. From there continue to the last waterfall. There are no suitable parking spaces near the canyon, so ask for permission before parking your car. Alternatively, park on the main road.
Regreso: At the bridge where the water level was checked orographically right out of the stream to the road, follow this to the right to the car.

Cramosina (inferiore): Inicio del Cañón
Acceso: From the car, follow the road northwards until a path branches off after a few houses and heads steadily uphill towards Catto. After a few meters the path winds very steeply in serpentines up the slope. After the hairpin bends, the path climbs only slightly along the slope and no longer steeply uphill through Catto to a bridge that spans the Cramosina. After the bridge, descend steeply to the left in a small arc to the stream.
Recorrido: Sequence of five high abseils. Can only be climbed when dry. Emergency exit after the first c60 orographic right. Best done after heavy rain so that everything is washed out.

Cramosina (inferiore): Final del Cañón
Regreso: From the stream approx. 100 m to the road/car.

Cramosina (inferiore): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
Acceso: From Biasca in the direction of "Val Leventina". Direction Bodio, in Bodio direction Giornico. Approx. half a kilometer after the railroad bridge, cross the river on the left. Cross a second bridge, then turn right. Take the next left under the highway and park a little further on the right.
Regreso: From the stream approx. 100 m to the road/car.

Cramosina (inferiore): Medidor de nivel de agua

Cramosina (inferiore): Waypoint
Comentario: Hier dem Weg bergan folgen.
Acceso: From the car, follow the road northwards until a path branches off after a few houses and heads steadily uphill towards Catto. After a few meters the path winds very steeply in serpentines up the slope. After the hairpin bends, the path climbs only slightly along the slope and no longer steeply uphill through Catto to a bridge that spans the Cramosina. After the bridge, descend steeply to the left in a small arc to the stream.

Cramosina (inferiore): Waypoint1
Comentario: Hier nicht mehr weiter bergan, nur noch leicht aufsteigend dem Hang folgen.
Acceso: From the car, follow the road northwards until a path branches off after a few houses and heads steadily uphill towards Catto. After a few meters the path winds very steeply in serpentines up the slope. After the hairpin bends, the path climbs only slightly along the slope and no longer steeply uphill through Catto to a bridge that spans the Cramosina. After the bridge, descend steeply to the left in a small arc to the stream.

Cramosina (superiore): Inicio del Cañón
2024-09-13: Protection ok, note water level, rappel in quite strong water level

Cramosina (superiore): Final del Cañón
2024-09-13: Protection ok, note water level, rappel in quite strong water level
Regreso: Turn left at the bridge and follow the path into the valley. Alternatively, take the inferior part.

Cramosina (superiore): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2024-09-13: Protection ok, note water level, rappel in quite strong water level
Regreso: Turn left at the bridge and follow the path into the valley. Alternatively, take the inferior part.

Gei (Inferiore): Inicio del Cañón
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Conditions assez fraîches et niveau d'eau assez sportif, certains bassins tournent vigoureusement. L'avant-dernière cascade est le point f...
2025-10-05: Last part of the access very exposed in places. Beautiful canyon. Mostly only single pitons. Quite cold water at this time of year.
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Acceso: From the parking lot (church) at the stone bridge check the water level --> continue through the small wooden gate --> continue left past the house, up the rock steps --> below the small chapel follow the hiking trail (marked with blue waves and arrow) always to the left --> in a bend follow the hunters path slightly downhill --> over Zulaufbach again steeply uphill to a clearing with rocks on the ground --> at approx. 515Hm follow the path through steep terrain (fixed ropes) to the stream --> get in 480Hm.
Recorrido: At the entry there is a slide (right slide!) or C12 --> immediately followed by the next slide with 8m or C13 --> after that there are several pools and many abseiling points which can usually be jumped (depending on the water level) --> in the last third there are the higher abseiling points 20m, 45m, 30m --> the 45m can also be abseiled right. The 45m can also be rappelled over 3 trees or you can rappel in the water until after 45m there is a traverse to the 14m jump (rappeling from the tree is also possible) --> now follow an 8m and 30m rappel --> the last pools can be mastered with the rope or (jumping!).

Gei (Inferiore): Final del Cañón
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Conditions assez fraîches et niveau d'eau assez sportif, certains bassins tournent vigoureusement. L'avant-dernière cascade est le point f...
2025-10-05: Last part of the access very exposed in places. Beautiful canyon. Mostly only single pitons. Quite cold water at this time of year.
2025-09-11: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Équipement ras, dc++ (Quelle:
Regreso: Exit right directly at the church (parking lot).

Gei (Inferiore): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
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2025-10-05: Last part of the access very exposed in places. Beautiful canyon. Mostly only single pitons. Quite cold water at this time of year.
2025-09-11: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Équipement ras, dc++ (Quelle:
Acceso: From Locarno --> up to Gordevio --> after the tunnel before the 2nd bridge at the house with the blue roof up on the right --> past the soccer field --> left over the bridge --> right over cobblestones to the church with fountain --> park here.
Regreso: Exit right directly at the church (parking lot).

Gei (Inferiore): Medidor de nivel de agua

Gribbiasca: Inicio del Cañón
2024-06-02: Anchorages were all io.
Acceso: From the houses, go right across the meadow towards the high-voltage pylons, where a warning sign and the descent path are already visible. From here, follow the path steeply downhill through the sparse forest to the weir at 960Hm. Check the water level!
Recorrido: Arrived at the automatic water catchment (960Hm) you get over the railing with a short rope to the 1st stand (r) (If the water in the basin is already overflowing the canyon can become unpredictable) --> the canyon begins open with several rappel points of different heights and short walking passages --> the middle section begins with a beautiful chute in which you rappel 30m --> the following places can mostly be slid or jumped (Attention! on wood in pools) --> if you are not sure, it is better to rappel --> at the end you have a beautiful view into the valley --> here begins the most spectacular part of the canyon --> the upcoming ca. 150Hm are mastered in 6 parts; C10 (S8), C20, C36, R30, R38, R45 (good, safe rope technique are absolutely required here!) --> arrived at the bottom, the last boulders are downclimbed, before you stand on 650Hm in the streambed before the bridge.

Gribbiasca: Final del Cañón
2024-06-02: Anchorages were all io.
Regreso: On the left side after the large boulders you will soon reach the parking lot (650Hm).

Gribbiasca: Aparcamiento a la entrada
2024-06-02: Anchorages were all io.
Acceso: From Biasca take the highway or the main road in the direction of San Gotthard --> if you leave the highway, turn off at Faido --> turn right in the direction of Lavorgo --> after 400m turn right on the main road --> cross the river and go under the highway --> at the exit turn left along the narrow road to the waterfall (park here on the gravel on the left!). If you come from the highway, after the village of Lavorgo, continue north until you reach the entrance mentioned above (which in this case is on the left!). With a shuttle car you reach the narrow road (parallel to the highway) to the village of Nivo --> here continue along the mountain road to the first group of houses --> here on the right continue in the direction of Gribbio --> along the even narrower and steeper mountain road you reach a wayside shrine and 2 stone houses on the left side --> park here (approx. 1070Hm).
Regreso: On the left side after the large boulders you will soon reach the parking lot (650Hm).

Gribbiasca: Aparcamiento a la salida
Acceso: From Biasca take the highway or the main road in the direction of San Gotthard --> if you leave the highway, turn off at Faido --> turn right in the direction of Lavorgo --> after 400m turn right on the main road --> cross the river and go under the highway --> at the exit turn left along the narrow road to the waterfall (park here on the gravel on the left!). If you come from the highway, after the village of Lavorgo, continue north until you reach the entrance mentioned above (which in this case is on the left!). With a shuttle car you reach the narrow road (parallel to the highway) to the village of Nivo --> here continue along the mountain road to the first group of houses --> here on the right continue in the direction of Gribbio --> along the even narrower and steeper mountain road you reach a wayside shrine and 2 stone houses on the left side --> park here (approx. 1070Hm).
Regreso: On the left side after the large boulders you will soon reach the parking lot (650Hm).

Gribbiasca: Medidor de nivel de agua

Ambra (superiore): Inicio del Cañón
2025-08-07: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ambra (supérieur) Parcouru à 10 en 5H00. Magnifique canyon, eau turquoise. Pour l'approche, après le hameau de Cassinon, passez le près, et en...
2025-07-31: Mostly grippy rock, all pools free
2025-07-13: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ambra (supérieur) Fait en 2h à 3.Attention si vous commencez du 2eme pont un gros arbre est présent et bien planté dans la 1ere virgule / tobb...
Acceso: From the parking lot, follow the hiking trail behind the fountain towards Cassinone --> the hiking trail goes gently uphill --> you pass several mountain huts before the path goes slightly downhill again --> you cross a stone bridge --> then it goes up again --> at the fork in the path turn left down to the 2nd stone bridge which is located in front of the abandoned Cassinone group of houses --> after the houses keep left and follow the steep forest path with orange markings to the stream at approx. 850Hm.
Recorrido: The entry is at approx. 850Hm --> after a few meters there is an inlet and the first of many slippery downclimbs --> the canyon is very flat with only a few rappels that can be abseiled or jumped --> if the access were a little shorter and the walking passages between the canyons not so long, this would be a nice entry tour --> due to the amount of water, however, the pools at the abseiling points should not be underestimated --> the canyon is more of a jumping and hiking canyon -- at the end there are several pools one after the other with partly turbulent pools before it goes over another walking passages to a large pool in front of the weir -- exit at approx.620Hm.

Ambra (superiore): Final del Cañón
2025-08-07: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ambra (supérieur) Parcouru à 10 en 5H00. Magnifique canyon, eau turquoise. Pour l'approche, après le hameau de Cassinon, passez le près, et en...
2025-07-31: Mostly grippy rock, all pools free
2025-07-13: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ambra (supérieur) Fait en 2h à 3.Attention si vous commencez du 2eme pont un gros arbre est présent et bien planté dans la 1ere virgule / tobb...
Regreso: At the last large pool (approx. 620m) before the weir system you get off on the left --> the area should not actually be entered, but the fishermen and canyoneers do not take it too seriously (hole in the fence) --> on the left side of the pool it takes a few minutes to get back to the road or parking lot.

Ambra (superiore): Medidor de nivel de agua
2025-08-07: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ambra (supérieur) Parcouru à 10 en 5H00. Magnifique canyon, eau turquoise. Pour l'approche, après le hameau de Cassinon, passez le près, et en...
2025-07-31: Mostly grippy rock, all pools free
2025-07-13: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ambra (supérieur) Fait en 2h à 3.Attention si vous commencez du 2eme pont un gros arbre est présent et bien planté dans la 1ere virgule / tobb...

Ambra (superiore): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
Acceso: From Biasca --> ri. Personico --> take the first road on the right past the houses until you reach the mountain road above the village --> from here take the serpentines to Val d'Ambra until you reach a parking lot with a fountain (200m further on is a dam wall).
Regreso: At the last large pool (approx. 620m) before the weir system you get off on the left --> the area should not actually be entered, but the fishermen and canyoneers do not take it too seriously (hole in the fence) --> on the left side of the pool it takes a few minutes to get back to the road or parking lot.

Pontirone (Superiore): Inicio del Cañón
2025-08-15: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (supérieur) Le point rouillée n'est pas gênant car il ne sert pas (saut de 3/4m).Ras sur l'équipement, les sauts sont faisables.Beau...
2025-08-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (supérieur) (Quelle:
2025-08-03: Beautiful. Full grip and freshly cleaned! Water crystal clear, but cool. Water level slightly higher than normal. Went well, the one rappel really washed. Jumps mostly free
Acceso: From the parking lot descend by the bridge to the stream (830Hm).
Recorrido: At 30m rappel there is orographic right about in the middle of an intermediate stand from which the remaining part of the waterfall can be rappelled dry or from which can be jumped. The upper part of the canyon ends after a boulder chaos that is best downclimbed on the orographic right bank. To the left there is an emergency exit from the gorge (cairn and red color point). The lower part should also be done.\nVor and after the tour please call the power plant operator at +41 91 756 66 15. The Pontirone superiore is a long and deep granite gorge. The long walking sections are followed by short abseils, some of which are aquatic. After checking the water depth, several places can also be jumped. The water level should be estimated correctly before the ascent because in the middle part of the canyon there is a 30m narrow section/step which can be very unpleasant at higher water levels. At the 30m rappel there is orographic right about in the middle of an intermediate stand from which the remaining part of the waterfall can be rappelled dry or from which you can jump. In addition, one is for a long time in a very secluded environment. Between the longer walking passages, especially in the lower part of the Pontirone inferior, there are large rock labyrinths where you have to climb your way down. In general, the canyon is worth seeing, but the highlight is and remains the short and very impressive Pontirone inferiore, which can be added after the superiore (see Pontirone inferiore).

Pontirone (Superiore): Aparcamiento a la entrada
2025-08-15: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (supérieur) Le point rouillée n'est pas gênant car il ne sert pas (saut de 3/4m).Ras sur l'équipement, les sauts sont faisables.Beau...
2025-08-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (supérieur) (Quelle:
2025-08-03: Beautiful. Full grip and freshly cleaned! Water crystal clear, but cool. Water level slightly higher than normal. Went well, the one rappel really washed. Jumps mostly free
Comentario: Parkplatz bei Wasserfassung unterhalb von Pontirone
Acceso: From Biasca one drives in the direction of Lucomagno. At Ponte Lesgiuna, before the big bridge on the right (town sign 'Valle di Blenio'), park the shuttle car (380Hm). With the 2nd car one continues in northern direction (Malvaglia). In Malvaglia turn right towards Malvaglia Chiesa and follow the road for about 700m (northwards). At marker 372 follow the signs for Val Malvaglia and Pontirone, pass marker 640 and continue up towards Val Pontirone. Just before the village of Pontirone, turn right onto a forest road. The forest road descends slightly to the bridge where you park your car at the water intake.
Regreso: At 470Hm at Felschaos can be exited on the orographic left side. After a short steep ascent comes the cross-cut and descent to the main road (parking lot). Alternative: descent via the Pontirone inferiore (Attention: 2x50m ropes necessary!).

Pontirone (Superiore): Aparcamiento a la salida
2025-08-15: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (supérieur) Le point rouillée n'est pas gênant car il ne sert pas (saut de 3/4m).Ras sur l'équipement, les sauts sont faisables.Beau...
2025-08-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (supérieur) (Quelle:
2025-08-03: Beautiful. Full grip and freshly cleaned! Water crystal clear, but cool. Water level slightly higher than normal. Went well, the one rappel really washed. Jumps mostly free
Comentario: Parkplatz bei Brücke nahe Klammausgang
Acceso: From Biasca one drives in the direction of Lucomagno. At Ponte Lesgiuna, before the big bridge on the right (town sign 'Valle di Blenio'), park the shuttle car (380Hm). With the 2nd car one continues in northern direction (Malvaglia). In Malvaglia turn right towards Malvaglia Chiesa and follow the road for about 700m (northwards). At marker 372 follow the signs for Val Malvaglia and Pontirone, pass marker 640 and continue up towards Val Pontirone. Just before the village of Pontirone, turn right onto a forest road. The forest road descends slightly to the bridge where you park your car at the water intake.
Regreso: At 470Hm at Felschaos can be exited on the orographic left side. After a short steep ascent comes the cross-cut and descent to the main road (parking lot). Alternative: descent via the Pontirone inferiore (Attention: 2x50m ropes necessary!).

Pontirone (Superiore): Final del Cañón
Regreso: At 470Hm at Felschaos can be exited on the orographic left side. After a short steep ascent comes the cross-cut and descent to the main road (parking lot). Alternative: descent via the Pontirone inferiore (Attention: 2x50m ropes necessary!).

Pontirone (Superiore): Salida Alternativa del Cañón
Acceso: From the parking lot descend by the bridge to the stream (830Hm).
Recorrido: At 30m rappel there is orographic right about in the middle of an intermediate stand from which the remaining part of the waterfall can be rappelled dry or from which can be jumped. The upper part of the canyon ends after a boulder chaos that is best downclimbed on the orographic right bank. To the left there is an emergency exit from the gorge (cairn and red color point). The lower part should also be done.\nVor and after the tour please call the power plant operator at +41 91 756 66 15. The Pontirone superiore is a long and deep granite gorge. The long walking sections are followed by short abseils, some of which are aquatic. After checking the water depth, several places can also be jumped. The water level should be estimated correctly before the ascent because in the middle part of the canyon there is a 30m narrow section/step which can be very unpleasant at higher water levels. At the 30m rappel there is orographic right about in the middle of an intermediate stand from which the remaining part of the waterfall can be rappelled dry or from which you can jump. In addition, one is for a long time in a very secluded environment. Between the longer walking passages, especially in the lower part of the Pontirone inferior, there are large rock labyrinths where you have to climb your way down. In general, the canyon is worth seeing, but the highlight is and remains the short and very impressive Pontirone inferiore, which can be added after the superiore (see Pontirone inferiore).

Ri di Albat: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-10-11: Great view, you can do it sometime... If you want, you can follow the trail: https://loc.wiki/t/235464170?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de
2025-08-30: Equipment ok. Very nice flow at the moment!
2025-08-30: Wonderful and vertical. For maximum sun: it's best to start at midday at the entry point.
Comentario: Platz für 5- 6 Autos
Acceso: Between Osogna and Biasca, turn off to the large catch basin. At the very exit there is space for a good 5-6 cars (see coordinates)
Regreso: From the stream to the car.

Ri di Albat: Inicio del Cañón
2025-10-11: Great view, you can do it sometime... If you want, you can follow the trail: https://loc.wiki/t/235464170?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de
2025-08-30: Equipment ok. Very nice flow at the moment!
2025-08-30: Wonderful and vertical. For maximum sun: it's best to start at midday at the entry point.
Comentario: ca bei 780hM
Acceso: The ascent is orthogr. right. Especially the first 5 minutes are practically pathless; just steeply uphill (keep left) Once you have found the path, follow it uphill for a good 60 minutes with the help of the RED trail markings; partly exposed, secured with steel cables and often with several possibilities (make it shorter or longer, ...) you go up; at about 800 hm a path points right to the stream entry at about 750 hm The path is roughly marked on the Swiss topographic view, on OSM etc. nothing is currently visible.
Recorrido: First some shorter rappels (max. 35m). Then you reach the high edge; this is divided into approx. 55m / 50m / 15m / 35m. At the second higher abseil, after approx. 20m to the right of the water course, you reach the belay for the final C50 Thanks to Lars , Luci ,..etc for setting it up and making it "public"

Ri di Albat: Final del Cañón
2025-10-11: Great view, you can do it sometime... If you want, you can follow the trail: https://loc.wiki/t/235464170?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de
2025-08-30: Equipment ok. Very nice flow at the moment!
2025-08-30: Wonderful and vertical. For maximum sun: it's best to start at midday at the entry point.
Regreso: From the stream to the car.

Ri di Albat: Waypoint
Comentario: Beginn Zustiegsweg
Acceso: The ascent is orthogr. right. Especially the first 5 minutes are practically pathless; just steeply uphill (keep left) Once you have found the path, follow it uphill for a good 60 minutes with the help of the RED trail markings; partly exposed, secured with steel cables and often with several possibilities (make it shorter or longer, ...) you go up; at about 800 hm a path points right to the stream entry at about 750 hm The path is roughly marked on the Swiss topographic view, on OSM etc. nothing is currently visible.

Piumogna (intermedio): Inicio del Cañón
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Piumogna (intermedio): Final del Cañón
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