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Piane inf.: Inicio del Cañón
2026-07-24: We were pleasantly surprised. The water level in this canyon is low right now. The drive into this valley alone is worth the trip. Thank you very much for the two new canyon stands (there was still so...
2026-07-20: The large waterfall at the start of the lower section has finally been equipped while the water is flowing; now, when the flow allows it, you can enter the gully. The sequence is: MC 7 left + C17 left...
2026-06-27: Only the lower section... with this high flow, it’s challenging if you get caught in the current... but it can be avoided almost everywhere... we decided to enter the final turbulent pool using the mi...
Acceso: From the parking there are two paths; follow the one on the left (515 CAI), which almost runs alongside the Mastallone stream, passing through a pretty village. Then, cross a bridge over the Mastallone and go up the Piane valley. After a 15-minute climb, you'll find a hut on the right, continue until the valley levels out, then descend a few meters from the path to the stream. 20 min.
Recorrido: The start is on the flat riverbed with a few boulders, then the stream narrows, you find C6 (right) (single point), then C10 (perhaps toboggan, right), toboggan 4m. You arrive at the highest and more technical waterfall: MC7 (left, single point) leads to the C17 left, narrow passage where it is difficult to stand upright, then C30 left under a horsetail waterfall. -This sequence, in cases of high water flow, is avoidable with a long handrail on the left, which leads to C30 left (partially out of the water flow)- Then C7 (left, single point), C18 (right, possible dry toboggan on the right), C10 (left), MC from tree (right) with subsequent relay C23 (right, turbulent pool)+C15 (left, narrow). then final C5 (left, single point, possible jump) and you arrive at the confluence with the Mastallone.

Piane inf.: Final del Cañón
2026-07-24: We were pleasantly surprised. The water level in this canyon is low right now. The drive into this valley alone is worth the trip. Thank you very much for the two new canyon stands (there was still so...
2026-07-20: The large waterfall at the start of the lower section has finally been equipped while the water is flowing; now, when the flow allows it, you can enter the gully. The sequence is: MC 7 left + C17 left...
2026-06-27: Only the lower section... with this high flow, it’s challenging if you get caught in the current... but it can be avoided almost everywhere... we decided to enter the final turbulent pool using the mi...
Regreso: You continue in the riverbed for 2 min. then exit on the left, to the pretty village of "Campo" and the car park (5 min.)

Piane inf.: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2026-07-24: We were pleasantly surprised. The water level in this canyon is low right now. The drive into this valley alone is worth the trip. Thank you very much for the two new canyon stands (there was still so...
2026-07-20: The large waterfall at the start of the lower section has finally been equipped while the water is flowing; now, when the flow allows it, you can enter the gully. The sequence is: MC 7 left + C17 left...
2026-06-27: Only the lower section... with this high flow, it’s challenging if you get caught in the current... but it can be avoided almost everywhere... we decided to enter the final turbulent pool using the mi...
Acceso: From Varallo, take the Val Mastallone road and follow it to Fobello, then continue to the end of the road near Santa Maria, where you leave it at the last parking lot (la Gazza)
Regreso: You continue in the riverbed for 2 min. then exit on the left, to the pretty village of "Campo" and the car park (5 min.)

Enderwasser
2025-07-27: The upper part is the most vertical with vertical max. 30 m The lower part starts where the new water intake is located, which halves the flow rate. For the inf. Vertical max. 12 m; the inf. is a suit...

Oro dei Cangelli: Inicio del Cañón
2026-07-25: That was the worst canyoning tour of our three-week vacation. You have to downclimb boulders or hike along the stream for half of the elevation gain in the canyon. The hike to the canyon was also bori...
2026-07-25: It's better to follow the hiking trail until it crosses the stream. The "Canyoning" sign marks a slippery crossing, after which you rappel down 40 meters. Nice spots, but too much "caca bloc."
2025-10-11: It is not easy to find the access point, fortunately there is a sign saying "canyoning" and then some ropes for a somewhat exposed passage...don't hold on to the ropes too much xche they are attached...
Acceso: Walk along the provincial road toward Rimasco, pass the hydroelectric plant on the Sermenza river, and after a few minutes, take the iron bridge on the left to cross the river. From there, follow trail 381 toward Alpe Chignolo. After about 1 hour of hiking, cross a small iron bridge reinforced with supports over a minor stream, then continue the final 3 minutes uphill in the forest along the CAI trail. Here starts the little path to the alternative Start (see later description). Normal Start: Walk further to the next waycross at 1330müM, take the right way until you reach the canyon. This start is 50m higher and 270m longer than the alternative start. Path to the alternative Start (slippery, exposed, 40m abseil from a tree into the canyon): At a junction, trail 381 continues left toward Alpe Chignolo; for the canyon, keep right (sign Canyoning) following stone cairns. Continue contouring just below trail 381 without losing elevation for about 5 minutes through the forest, until you must climb slightly — keep right here (a short exposed section). From there, traverse gently left and start descending toward the stream through rough, steep terrain (about 40 m elevation loss).
Recorrido: A alpine canyon featuring 12 rappels, the highest being 50 m, with several linked rappels, handlines, and a couple of deviations. It is well equipped, mostly with chain anchors and rappel rings on the more complex pitches. The section leading to the 50 m rappel is the highlight — aesthetically striking and engaging. After the final 27 m rappel (with a high left-hand deviation and a difficult rope retrieval), continue along the streambed among boulders and slippery sections that should not be underestimated, until reaching a small bridge. Exit to the right here and walk about 5 minutes to return to the starting point. Warnings: > Rope friction inside the small grotto at the end of the third rappel (C32). > Rope retrieval issues on the fifth rappel (C28) due to vegetation that can snag the rope. > Friction at the very start of the sixth rappel (C30). > Jump immediately after the C50: shallow water, not recommended.

Oro dei Cangelli: Final del Cañón
2026-07-25: That was the worst canyoning tour of our three-week vacation. You have to downclimb boulders or hike along the stream for half of the elevation gain in the canyon. The hike to the canyon was also bori...
2026-07-25: It's better to follow the hiking trail until it crosses the stream. The "Canyoning" sign marks a slippery crossing, after which you rappel down 40 meters. Nice spots, but too much "caca bloc."
2025-10-11: It is not easy to find the access point, fortunately there is a sign saying "canyoning" and then some ropes for a somewhat exposed passage...don't hold on to the ropes too much xche they are attached...

Oro dei Cangelli: Salida Alternativa del Cañón
2026-07-25: That was the worst canyoning tour of our three-week vacation. You have to downclimb boulders or hike along the stream for half of the elevation gain in the canyon. The hike to the canyon was also bori...
2026-07-25: It's better to follow the hiking trail until it crosses the stream. The "Canyoning" sign marks a slippery crossing, after which you rappel down 40 meters. Nice spots, but too much "caca bloc."
2025-10-11: It is not easy to find the access point, fortunately there is a sign saying "canyoning" and then some ropes for a somewhat exposed passage...don't hold on to the ropes too much xche they are attached...
Comentario: 1240müM.
Acceso: Walk along the provincial road toward Rimasco, pass the hydroelectric plant on the Sermenza river, and after a few minutes, take the iron bridge on the left to cross the river. From there, follow trail 381 toward Alpe Chignolo. After about 1 hour of hiking, cross a small iron bridge reinforced with supports over a minor stream, then continue the final 3 minutes uphill in the forest along the CAI trail. Here starts the little path to the alternative Start (see later description). Normal Start: Walk further to the next waycross at 1330müM, take the right way until you reach the canyon. This start is 50m higher and 270m longer than the alternative start. Path to the alternative Start (slippery, exposed, 40m abseil from a tree into the canyon): At a junction, trail 381 continues left toward Alpe Chignolo; for the canyon, keep right (sign Canyoning) following stone cairns. Continue contouring just below trail 381 without losing elevation for about 5 minutes through the forest, until you must climb slightly — keep right here (a short exposed section). From there, traverse gently left and start descending toward the stream through rough, steep terrain (about 40 m elevation loss).
Recorrido: A alpine canyon featuring 12 rappels, the highest being 50 m, with several linked rappels, handlines, and a couple of deviations. It is well equipped, mostly with chain anchors and rappel rings on the more complex pitches. The section leading to the 50 m rappel is the highlight — aesthetically striking and engaging. After the final 27 m rappel (with a high left-hand deviation and a difficult rope retrieval), continue along the streambed among boulders and slippery sections that should not be underestimated, until reaching a small bridge. Exit to the right here and walk about 5 minutes to return to the starting point. Warnings: > Rope friction inside the small grotto at the end of the third rappel (C32). > Rope retrieval issues on the fifth rappel (C28) due to vegetation that can snag the rope. > Friction at the very start of the sixth rappel (C30). > Jump immediately after the C50: shallow water, not recommended.

Dorca: Inicio del Cañón
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/gula-rio-della/ Coordinates Input: 45.8697806, 8.0765451 Exit: 45.8672201, 8.0693980 Entrance elevation: 1265 m Exit elevation: 950 m Recommended ropes: 1x70m + 2x...
2025-09-25: All ok...really hard recoveries in the higher falls
2025-09-17: Route after heavy rains... Lots of cold water but it makes the descent more adrenaline, the 120 m waterfall is very beautiful
Acceso: Take trail 367 to Dorca, which climbs steeply through the woods. You pass through the village of "Segheria" and then reach a fork. Both trails lead to Dorca. The one on the right is short and steep, while the one on the left is gentler but longer, either way, it takes about 30 minutes. You reach Dorca. Here, continue on the trail for a short distance until it crosses the Rio della Gula, where you enter the canyon.
Recorrido: The first part of the route features some downclimbs that are best tackled with a rope attached to a tree for safety, the canyon has no escape routes We begin by descending into the river bed between boulders, with some downclimbing, after 10 min. The first C9dx+C25sx is found, then you reach the large 120m waterfall divided into MC3sx+C33sx+C52sx+C30sx, continuing C12dx+C25dx, C15sx+C33sx, C6sx from tree, C8dx… the stream flows into the Egua which you have to cross and then go back up 50 m until you find the car

Dorca: Final del Cañón
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/gula-rio-della/ Coordinates Input: 45.8697806, 8.0765451 Exit: 45.8672201, 8.0693980 Entrance elevation: 1265 m Exit elevation: 950 m Recommended ropes: 1x70m + 2x...
2025-09-25: All ok...really hard recoveries in the higher falls
2025-09-17: Route after heavy rains... Lots of cold water but it makes the descent more adrenaline, the 120 m waterfall is very beautiful

Dorca: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/gula-rio-della/ Coordinates Input: 45.8697806, 8.0765451 Exit: 45.8672201, 8.0693980 Entrance elevation: 1265 m Exit elevation: 950 m Recommended ropes: 1x70m + 2x...
2025-09-25: All ok...really hard recoveries in the higher falls
2025-09-17: Route after heavy rains... Lots of cold water but it makes the descent more adrenaline, the 120 m waterfall is very beautiful
Acceso: At Balmuccia, follow the signs for Carcoforo. Once you reach Rimasco, continue for 1 km, still following the signs for Carcoforo, then leave your car in a parking lot on the right near the signs for "Dorca" (there is a monorail service to the hamlet).

Egua: Inicio del Cañón
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/egua-rio/ Coordinates Input: 45.9147904, 8.0567718 Exit: 45.9102386, 8.0503329 Entrance elevation: 1500 m Exit elevation: 1308 m Recommended ropes: 1x70m + 1x50m
2025-09-20: Everything ok, nice alpine open canyon, the 35 m rappel is the best one
2025-07-07: Canyon not long, alpine wilderness environment, watch out for the 35 rappel chop. There is a water intake that sometimes drains halfway down, inquire first
Acceso: From the center of Carcoforo, follow the trail marked "Rifugio Boffalora-Colle d'Egua." It climbs steeply at first, then flattens out as it enters the valley, and you'll come across a beautiful waterfall, which you'll need to cross. A little further on, cut downhill across the meadow, looking for the best spot to enter the gorge.
Recorrido: We begin, and the first stretch is a succession of descents no deeper than 20 meters, a few dips, and a bit of walking. After about an hour, we reach the beautiful C30, with a friction run and handrail, beneath a beautiful, very deep pool. We continue walking on the slippery riverbed and return directly to the village.

Egua: Final del Cañón
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/egua-rio/ Coordinates Input: 45.9147904, 8.0567718 Exit: 45.9102386, 8.0503329 Entrance elevation: 1500 m Exit elevation: 1308 m Recommended ropes: 1x70m + 1x50m
2025-09-20: Everything ok, nice alpine open canyon, the 35 m rappel is the best one
2025-07-07: Canyon not long, alpine wilderness environment, watch out for the 35 rappel chop. There is a water intake that sometimes drains halfway down, inquire first

Egua: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/egua-rio/ Coordinates Input: 45.9147904, 8.0567718 Exit: 45.9102386, 8.0503329 Entrance elevation: 1500 m Exit elevation: 1308 m Recommended ropes: 1x70m + 1x50m
2025-09-20: Everything ok, nice alpine open canyon, the 35 m rappel is the best one
2025-07-07: Canyon not long, alpine wilderness environment, watch out for the 35 rappel chop. There is a water intake that sometimes drains halfway down, inquire first

Artogna: Inicio del Cañón
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Artogna The trail is still closed at the top, so we probably missed one or two sections, even though we started at the correct entry point of...
2026-07-23: We entered a little further downstream than usual... this year the water level is very low for this time of year, but it's still great—you can still go down all the slides, though the 20-meter one giv...
2026-07-23: The trail is still closed at the top, so we probably missed 1–2 steps, even though we entered exactly at the entry elevation of 1,090 meters above sea level. So something isn’t right with the route de...
Acceso: Access is from the hamlet of Otra (Campertogno), at the base of the stream. From the parking area, take the dirt road that goes straight uphill where the asphalt ends. Then turn right onto a narrow, exposed path following the sign “Cascata del Tinaccio”. After about 15 minutes, the waterfall appears in all its power. Continue ascending for about 40 minutes until you reach another flat dirt road; follow it, and shortly afterward you’ll rejoin a trail. On the right, you’ll see the ruins of ancient dwellings — descend here for 5 minutes to reach the streambed.
Recorrido: The canyon begins in an easy riverbed, reaching the first rappel (C13), which can also be jumped. Continue through several beautiful pools, all suitable for jumps, then a C5 and a C10 with a fixed handline. Further ahead is a 20 m toboggan, followed immediately by a C9 and a short walk. A fixed rope leads to an exposed 20 m rappel (C20) with strong rope friction, followed by another toboggan that requires a tricky approach — friction climbing along the wall to avoid the strong current. Another consecutive toboggan, then about 10 minutes of walking. You then reach the Tinaccio Gorge: A 5 m jump leads to the start of the rappel sequence. A handline allows access to an awkward stance, from which a C20 drops into a narrow gorge with a concentrated water jet — CAUTION: assess flow conditions carefully. On the right, not visible from above, there is a hanging belay. From there, descend C27 into a large pool that must be crossed by swimming. These two powerful rappels can be bypassed via a C40 reachable by climbing up to the left before entering the gorge. Continue downstream to a fixed rope leading to a C20 under a waterfall, then several jumps in a deeply sculpted section bring you to the Rusa bridge, where you exit. Ascend to the right to return to the car.

Artogna: Final del Cañón
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Artogna The trail is still closed at the top, so we probably missed one or two sections, even though we started at the correct entry point of...
2026-07-23: We entered a little further downstream than usual... this year the water level is very low for this time of year, but it's still great—you can still go down all the slides, though the 20-meter one giv...
2026-07-23: The trail is still closed at the top, so we probably missed 1–2 steps, even though we entered exactly at the entry elevation of 1,090 meters above sea level. So something isn’t right with the route de...

Artogna: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Artogna The trail is still closed at the top, so we probably missed one or two sections, even though we started at the correct entry point of...
2026-07-23: We entered a little further downstream than usual... this year the water level is very low for this time of year, but it's still great—you can still go down all the slides, though the 20-meter one giv...
2026-07-23: The trail is still closed at the top, so we probably missed 1–2 steps, even though we entered exactly at the entry elevation of 1,090 meters above sea level. So something isn’t right with the route de...

Artogna: Salida Alternativa del Cañón
Acceso: Access is from the hamlet of Otra (Campertogno), at the base of the stream. From the parking area, take the dirt road that goes straight uphill where the asphalt ends. Then turn right onto a narrow, exposed path following the sign “Cascata del Tinaccio”. After about 15 minutes, the waterfall appears in all its power. Continue ascending for about 40 minutes until you reach another flat dirt road; follow it, and shortly afterward you’ll rejoin a trail. On the right, you’ll see the ruins of ancient dwellings — descend here for 5 minutes to reach the streambed.
Recorrido: The canyon begins in an easy riverbed, reaching the first rappel (C13), which can also be jumped. Continue through several beautiful pools, all suitable for jumps, then a C5 and a C10 with a fixed handline. Further ahead is a 20 m toboggan, followed immediately by a C9 and a short walk. A fixed rope leads to an exposed 20 m rappel (C20) with strong rope friction, followed by another toboggan that requires a tricky approach — friction climbing along the wall to avoid the strong current. Another consecutive toboggan, then about 10 minutes of walking. You then reach the Tinaccio Gorge: A 5 m jump leads to the start of the rappel sequence. A handline allows access to an awkward stance, from which a C20 drops into a narrow gorge with a concentrated water jet — CAUTION: assess flow conditions carefully. On the right, not visible from above, there is a hanging belay. From there, descend C27 into a large pool that must be crossed by swimming. These two powerful rappels can be bypassed via a C40 reachable by climbing up to the left before entering the gorge. Continue downstream to a fixed rope leading to a C20 under a waterfall, then several jumps in a deeply sculpted section bring you to the Rusa bridge, where you exit. Ascend to the right to return to the car.

Laghetto: Inicio del Cañón
2026-07-24: A new rappel line has been set up to the right of the 70-meter waterfall; now you can rappel all the way down beneath the flow. The new sequence is: C15 left (the two rear anchor points with quickdraw...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Laghetto We found the route easily. https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de A nice tour up to and including the confluence, less...
2026-07-22: We found the route easily. https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de A beautiful route up to the 70er and past the confluence; less scenic in the middle. Unfortunately, you can’t rappel d...
Comentario: l\'entrée dans Croso Massero au-dessus de C70 (descente)
Acceso: https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de Always follow the blue dots.
Recorrido: see Gole & Canyons. 3- Italia Nord-Ovest. Francesco Cacace - Roberto Jarre - Dino Ruotolo - Roberto Schenone, 2003 page 118 (in German).

Laghetto: Final del Cañón
2026-07-24: A new rappel line has been set up to the right of the 70-meter waterfall; now you can rappel all the way down beneath the flow. The new sequence is: C15 left (the two rear anchor points with quickdraw...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Laghetto We found the route easily. https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de A nice tour up to and including the confluence, less...
2026-07-22: We found the route easily. https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de A beautiful route up to the 70er and past the confluence; less scenic in the middle. Unfortunately, you can’t rappel d...
Comentario: au-dessus de la C10 final (descente)
Regreso: After the last rappel, just before the bridge, turn right uphill onto the orographic path and follow it downhill, crossing the bridge to the left, until you reach the parking lot via the access bridge on the right.

Laghetto: Salida Alternativa del Cañón
2026-07-24: A new rappel line has been set up to the right of the 70-meter waterfall; now you can rappel all the way down beneath the flow. The new sequence is: C15 left (the two rear anchor points with quickdraw...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Laghetto We found the route easily. https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de A nice tour up to and including the confluence, less...
2026-07-22: We found the route easily. https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de A beautiful route up to the 70er and past the confluence; less scenic in the middle. Unfortunately, you can’t rappel d...
Comentario: E2 l\'entrée au-desous de la C70: "Laghetto Classico" (descente)
Acceso: https://loc.wiki/t/275386515?h=epodragwvm&wa=sd&la=de Always follow the blue dots.
Recorrido: see Gole & Canyons. 3- Italia Nord-Ovest. Francesco Cacace - Roberto Jarre - Dino Ruotolo - Roberto Schenone, 2003 page 118 (in German).

Laghetto: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
Comentario: (descente_1)
Acceso: Leaving the A26 at the Romagnano/Sesia-Ghemme exit, take the SP299 up the Sesia valley, passing through Borgo Sesia and arriving in Varallo (32.5 km from the A26). Continuing on the SP299, after about 21 km (from Varallo) we reach the village of Piode. From here it is 3,2 km to Campertogno. We park our car near the campsite.
Regreso: After the last rappel, just before the bridge, turn right uphill onto the orographic path and follow it downhill, crossing the bridge to the left, until you reach the parking lot via the access bridge on the right.

Sauros: Inicio del Cañón
2025-09-21: We made a wrong approach trusting the du opencanyon map but it is wrong...actually it is another creek follow description or better that of gulliver, however entered beside a group of houses x easy ac...
2025-08-23: Open canyon with mostly supported rappels, max. vertical 38 m, V4A2II, ideal to travel it in spring with good flow.
2025-08-12: Simple and sunny canyon, very open environment... At this time almost dry and slippery however it has some aesthetically interesting rappels especially in the first part and at the end... It is not ea...
Acceso: Shuttle possible but not practical. From the SS 299 of the Sesia Valley, pass the village of Mollia, where you can park your car in the clearing in front of the Rio bridge. Take the shuttle bus downstream from Mollia and drive up a small road to Piana Fontana. (parking lot) On foot, first climb up the dirt road that runs above the village of Piana Fontana. You pass the village and, after losing some height, you reach a wooden gate on the left that blocks the way. From here, take the steep path 282, marked in red and white, up to the right towards the huts of Piana Viana. The path continues between the huts, then becomes less steep and leads you to the stream.
Recorrido: Beautiful open stream with 12 abseiling points and 2 slides. Rappels max. 35m. mc+C15, mc+C18, mc+C12, mc+C30, C6, C10, C9, C25, C5, C16+C28+C38, C30+C20

Sauros: Final del Cañón
2025-09-21: We made a wrong approach trusting the du opencanyon map but it is wrong...actually it is another creek follow description or better that of gulliver, however entered beside a group of houses x easy ac...
2025-08-23: Open canyon with mostly supported rappels, max. vertical 38 m, V4A2II, ideal to travel it in spring with good flow.
2025-08-12: Simple and sunny canyon, very open environment... At this time almost dry and slippery however it has some aesthetically interesting rappels especially in the first part and at the end... It is not ea...

Sauros: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-09-21: We made a wrong approach trusting the du opencanyon map but it is wrong...actually it is another creek follow description or better that of gulliver, however entered beside a group of houses x easy ac...
2025-08-23: Open canyon with mostly supported rappels, max. vertical 38 m, V4A2II, ideal to travel it in spring with good flow.
2025-08-12: Simple and sunny canyon, very open environment... At this time almost dry and slippery however it has some aesthetically interesting rappels especially in the first part and at the end... It is not ea...

Sorba: Inicio del Cañón
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sorba Jump and run through Sorba after Artogna. (Quelle:
2026-07-23: And since it was so nice, I hopped through the Sorba after the Artogna.
2026-07-21: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sorba (Quelle:
Acceso: From the parking lot to the bridge and entry from the far bank.
Recorrido: 2–4 rappellers—none of whom are required to swim in whitewater (only necessary when the water level is high); possible jumps (up to 15 meters high).

Sorba: Final del Cañón
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sorba Jump and run through Sorba after Artogna. (Quelle:
2026-07-23: And since it was so nice, I hopped through the Sorba after the Artogna.
2026-07-21: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sorba (Quelle:
Regreso: Immediately before the bridges over the rock out to the left. Then we take the path on the left up to the road. From here one walks to the car, the others can wait for its return.

Sorba: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sorba Jump and run through Sorba after Artogna. (Quelle:
2026-07-23: And since it was so nice, I hopped through the Sorba after the Artogna.
2026-07-21: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sorba (Quelle:
Comentario: Platz für 3 Autos
Acceso: Leaving the A26 at the Romagnano/Sesia-Ghemme exit, take the SP299 up the Sesia valley, passing through Borgo Sesia and arriving in Varallo (32.5 km from the A26). Continuing on the SP299, after about 21 km (from Varallo) we reach the village of Piode. From here we continue for 1.3 km in the direction of Campertogno, then turn left over the Sesia. Now on the SP82 in the direction of Rassa. We now drive 1.5 km, then we reach the place where we park the car.
Regreso: Immediately before the bridges over the rock out to the left. Then we take the path on the left up to the road. From here one walks to the car, the others can wait for its return.

Sorba sup.: Inicio del Cañón
2026-07-07: We did something similar to what we described in a previous post... we spent the night in a tent at the base of the stream (there are some beautiful, flat meadows), then in the morning we hiked throug...
2025-08-24: We slept the night before at the Alpe Toso bivouac (higher up the canyon) which is very well stocked.In the morning we descended into the canyon where the dirt road crosses the Sorba; the first sectio...
2025-08-22: Canyon short but with nice rappels, never complex, a few toboggans, various possibilities of even high dives into always deep pools... Minimally equipped, all single points and some rappels ds do dire...
Acceso: Follow the uphill concrete road leading into the upper Val Sorba, following the signs for Ristorante Heidi. When the concrete road ends, continue along the beautiful mule track (CAI trail 251/51). You’ll first reach the mountain pasture with the restaurant, then Alpe Sorba. Continue straight, ignoring the bridge on the left, and stay in the valley bottom. At one point, the trail runs along a cliff (there’s a railing); at the bottom, you can see a large pool with a waterfall. Continue climbing until you find another bridge on the left — from here you can admire two waterfalls of the canyon. Ignore the bridge, and continue until you meet a dirt road; follow it until a ford over the Sorba stream, where the descent begins. (Total: 1 hour 20 min.)
Recorrido: You’ll immediately find the first pool suitable for jumping, followed by a 4 m toboggan. After a 5-minute walk, you reach the first C15, then another nice 5 m toboggan leads into the continuous section of the canyon. Soon after: C10 right, C14 left, 3 m toboggan, C24 right, C22 right (tree — warning! in the gully there’s a boulder creating a siphon in the small pool, the rope can get stuck underneath) + C10 left, C14 left, leading to the large final pool. The last waterfall can also be jumped.

Sorba sup.: Final del Cañón
2026-07-07: We did something similar to what we described in a previous post... we spent the night in a tent at the base of the stream (there are some beautiful, flat meadows), then in the morning we hiked throug...
2025-08-24: We slept the night before at the Alpe Toso bivouac (higher up the canyon) which is very well stocked.In the morning we descended into the canyon where the dirt road crosses the Sorba; the first sectio...
2025-08-22: Canyon short but with nice rappels, never complex, a few toboggans, various possibilities of even high dives into always deep pools... Minimally equipped, all single points and some rappels ds do dire...
Regreso: Once you finish the canyon, after the last “lake,” the walls open up and the stream flattens out. Exit on the left through the woods, rejoining the approach trail; descend back to Rassa. (40 min.) It’s advisable to bring a change of clothes in a waterproof barrel, to put on after exiting the canyon for the fairly long return hike. (Alternatively, use a dry suit.)

Frasso: Final del Cañón
2026-06-07: The first part was continuous and very beautiful. The second part was more uneven. Some of the anchorages could be improved. There was little water despite the rain the previous week.
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/frasso-comba-di/ Coordinates Input: 45.7855147, 8.0813898 Exit: 45.7794341, 8.0957899 Recommended ropes: 1x60m + 1x50m
2025-04-25: Canyon not complex but quite long with some aesthetically interesting sections, 16 rappels, v. Max 30 m, 3.30/4 h. some relais. Beware of a landslide that must stabilize inside the canyon.
Regreso: After the 30m waterfall, take the trail on the left or go forward until the bridge.

Frasso: Aparcamiento a la salida
2026-06-07: The first part was continuous and very beautiful. The second part was more uneven. Some of the anchorages could be improved. There was little water despite the rain the previous week.
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/frasso-comba-di/ Coordinates Input: 45.7855147, 8.0813898 Exit: 45.7794341, 8.0957899 Recommended ropes: 1x60m + 1x50m
2025-04-25: Canyon not complex but quite long with some aesthetically interesting sections, 16 rappels, v. Max 30 m, 3.30/4 h. some relais. Beware of a landslide that must stabilize inside the canyon.
Acceso: From the Valsesia provincial road, turn right onto the uphill road toward the hamlet of Ramello. Leave the first car there. Then, with the second car, continue up the very narrow road leading to the village of Frasso (1000 m) and park there.
Regreso: After the 30m waterfall, take the trail on the left or go forward until the bridge.

Frasso: Aparcamiento a la entrada
2026-06-07: The first part was continuous and very beautiful. The second part was more uneven. Some of the anchorages could be improved. There was little water despite the rain the previous week.
2025-09-26: https://www.gulliver.it/itinerari/frasso-comba-di/ Coordinates Input: 45.7855147, 8.0813898 Exit: 45.7794341, 8.0957899 Recommended ropes: 1x60m + 1x50m
2025-04-25: Canyon not complex but quite long with some aesthetically interesting sections, 16 rappels, v. Max 30 m, 3.30/4 h. some relais. Beware of a landslide that must stabilize inside the canyon.
Acceso: From the Valsesia provincial road, turn right onto the uphill road toward the hamlet of Ramello. Leave the first car there. Then, with the second car, continue up the very narrow road leading to the village of Frasso (1000 m) and park there.
Regreso: After the 30m waterfall, take the trail on the left or go forward until the bridge.

Frasso: Inicio del Cañón
Acceso: Walk through Frasso until you find the trail signs for the valley routes (vallone). Follow the trail toward Balma di mezzo, di cima, etc. The path gently ascends toward the stream. After passing Alpe Nigrera (two isolated huts), the trail forks: follow the unmarked path that continues remaining at the same elevation (ignore the small path that goes downhill and the red/white path going uphill) until it enters the streambed near a water intake. You’ll recognize the trail by a few yellow poles and drain covers.
Recorrido: Immediately you’ll find the first rappel (double on a tree to the left), 15 m. A small jump. C20 right + C20 left, the second with friction at the start. C20 with a deviation after 15 m to the left. MC + C15 left (possible jump). Downclimb, MC + C18 right (a bit awkward to reach the anchor). You’ll encounter a very recent landslide that blocks the stream — climb over it; there’s a rope on a tree to the left for MC. Following a slightly ascending ledge, you reach the anchor for C15 left. Then MC + C20 right. A short walk. C20 left from a tree, with two friction points (bypass the second step). C10 right. C20 right + C20 right, short walk. C12 right. MC20 right + C20 right. C30 right. Total: 14 rappels — approximately 3-4 hours of descent.

Riale: Inicio del Cañón
2026-04-25: Modified and doubled some points from quick link to rings and replaced two belays (which were at two disconnected points) with chain and ring...optimal conditions, with good flow it is definitely more...
2025-09-22: It may be a rainy time in the area but the creek had a good flow of acqya which makes it fun. Hard to figure out where to enter. We came off the main trail on the left to the side of the gorge, then n...
2025-07-22: Coordinates Input: 45.8108070, 8.1385061 Exit: 45.8132495, 8.1370071 Small canyon with 10 rappels, quite forked and aesthetically beautiful. With one escape route before the last waterfall on the rig...
Comentario: Nicht verifiziert - eingetragen basierend auf Höhenangabe.
Acceso: Descend and cross the Sesia on the bridge toward Otra di Balmuccia, then reach the village. After the last house, there is a trail ascending toward the small stream, which is almost always dry. After 5 minutes, you reach the last waterfall of Croso del Riale. Climb via traces on the right-hand slope until you find an old unmarked trail leading to "Pra di Prello," ascend for 15 minutes. On the left, you can see the chasm of the gorge; you exit the forest for a stretch (meadow) before re-entering. Continue ascending until reaching a wider, slightly less steep forest, then cut to the left. On the edge of the gorge, there is a group of trees with a boulder nearby: this is the only point where you can descend inside the gorge for 10 meters without a rope. Then there is another group of trees from which you rappel 15 m to enter the stream. Total approach: 25 min.
Recorrido: First C7 right from a tree Then MC right from a small tree (only with high flow, for safety) and C12 right Then MC4 right + C16 right, C10 left (single anchor) Interesting passage with the characteristic “suspended boulder”; C15 right + C25 left (anchor behind the boulder) Then MC8 left + C22 left, C7 right Reach the last 45 m waterfall, doable in a single rappel or divided into C30 right + C15 right (single anchor). After this, exit on the left to rejoin the approach trail; 5 min back to the car. Total: 10 rappels, 2 h. The only exit route is on the right before the last large waterfall; it is clearly marked with rungs and pipes from a water intake. For the rest of the descent, it is impossible to exit or take shelter from possible floods.

Riale: Final del Cañón
2026-04-25: Modified and doubled some points from quick link to rings and replaced two belays (which were at two disconnected points) with chain and ring...optimal conditions, with good flow it is definitely more...
2025-09-22: It may be a rainy time in the area but the creek had a good flow of acqya which makes it fun. Hard to figure out where to enter. We came off the main trail on the left to the side of the gorge, then n...
2025-07-22: Coordinates Input: 45.8108070, 8.1385061 Exit: 45.8132495, 8.1370071 Small canyon with 10 rappels, quite forked and aesthetically beautiful. With one escape route before the last waterfall on the rig...
Comentario: Nicht verifiziert - eingetragen basierend auf Höhenangabe.

Valmala: Inicio del Cañón
2026-06-26: I checked the streams again... there's not much water this year, and the level is already low in June... but it's still crystal clear. Some of the pools are really beautiful... the perfect place to co...
2026-05-17: Continued from comba ruschera to the sesia, crossing the river in this season is more difficult. Weapons ok
2025-08-25: It is not so easy to find the trail in the woods.... From the houses just above the church on the left head into the woods; there is a sign with ind. Valmala above/below, still heading left up into th...
Acceso: From here, you’ll see an iron bridge over the Sesia River — cross it and follow the steep mule track up to the Madonna della Neve chapel. From there, take the path to the left, entering the beech forest just above, and follow the signs for Valmala di sotto–sopra (trail 222/22), there are also some blue points. The path climbs to the left and reaches a plateau; from here, descend on the opposite side to the right until you find the bridge over the stream. (Approx. 20 minutes.)
Recorrido: The route begins with a short walk, passing by some beautiful pools where small jumps are possible (about 15 minutes). At a left-hand bend, you’ll come to a narrow section with a slide (toboggan) that can be done with relaxed legs — the pool below is very small. Alternatively, if there’s too much water, descend (C5) on the left side. Continue onward: a few jumps follow in a canyon-like environment, leading to an extremely narrow part of the gorge where you can touch both walls. Here, you downclimb under the water flow on slippery rocks, reaching a beautiful pool inside a cave. You’ve now reached the final section, where the gorge narrows even more. Depending on water levels, this part can be either a long swim or a walk through shallow water. Several bends lead to the final descent (C12), which opens out where the Valmala gorge flows into the Sesia River.

Valmala: Final del Cañón
2026-06-26: I checked the streams again... there's not much water this year, and the level is already low in June... but it's still crystal clear. Some of the pools are really beautiful... the perfect place to co...
2026-05-17: Continued from comba ruschera to the sesia, crossing the river in this season is more difficult. Weapons ok
2025-08-25: It is not so easy to find the trail in the woods.... From the houses just above the church on the left head into the woods; there is a sign with ind. Valmala above/below, still heading left up into th...
Regreso: Swim across the Sesia river (strong current) and follow the wide beach upstream to the iron bridge (about 10 minutes).

Fossali: Inicio del Cañón
2025-07-28: Simple, almost dry in this season
2024-05-23: Route with very sporty flow, in summer, however, it is quite dry. Easy rappels, max. 30 m, 2.30 h.
Acceso: From here, take the dirt road closed by a gate and follow it for about 15 minutes until you reach a concrete bridge with a bench — this is the entry point into the stream.
Recorrido: A small canyon with 12 rappels; in late summer, water flow is minimal. From the entrance, a 5-minute walk along the slippery riverbed leads to the first rappel (C15). Continue walking to reach C10, anchored to a tree in the center. Below are two small slides, then continue outside the stream along a path that follows it for about 10 minutes. From the third rappel onward, the descent becomes continuous, with a beautiful sequence ending in a C30 featuring a suspended pool to be crossed. Further down are additional rappels, including one with a handline (MC) and an awkward stance — beware of strong rope friction a few meters below. The pool beneath allows for several possible jumps. A few more rappels bring you back out onto the main Valsesia road at the hamlet of Molino Nuovo. Total duration: about 3 hours.

Fossali: Final del Cañón
2025-07-28: Simple, almost dry in this season
2024-05-23: Route with very sporty flow, in summer, however, it is quite dry. Easy rappels, max. 30 m, 2.30 h.

Fossali: Aparcamiento a la entrada
2025-07-28: Simple, almost dry in this season
2024-05-23: Route with very sporty flow, in summer, however, it is quite dry. Easy rappels, max. 30 m, 2.30 h.
Acceso: From the main Valsesia road, take the steep uphill turn to the right toward Ramello. Then turn right again following the signs for Frasso. Continue along the road through two hairpin turns, and at the third one, park the car.

Fossali: Aparcamiento a la salida
Acceso: From the main Valsesia road, take the steep uphill turn to the right toward Ramello. Then turn right again following the signs for Frasso. Continue along the road through two hairpin turns, and at the third one, park the car.

Nonai: Inicio del Cañón
2023-09-29: A very simple and short canyon, it is worth traveling through for the forested wilderness environment into which it descends. V2A3II, 2h More detailed information on gulliver.com
Acceso: Walk back a short distance along the road until you find a nice forest section, where it’s easy to descend toward the stream by following faint tracks.
Recorrido: Enter the easy streambed, where you’ll find a few small natural slides and nice pools, then continue walking until you reach a concrete dam, which you bypass on the left. Just below, on the right bank, you’ll find the first rappel (C12). Immediately after, on the left bank, there’s a C10 with some rope friction, followed by a 5-meter slide with a possible rappel (though the anchor on the right side is very difficult to reach, C8). Continue walking for about 10 minutes until you reach C15, then walk again until you come out into the village. Total time: about 2 hours.

Magiaica: Inicio del Cañón
2025-09-17: MagiaiGa, short but interesting passage into Ara caves, with a headlamp you can explore better. 4 rappels, V2A2II
Acceso: Continue through the village, following the signs for "Grotte di Ara." You'll find a gate, but it's open. Continue on level ground for 5 minutes (trail 779) until you reach the Ara Caves park. Just before the bridge, follow a path on the left that passes above the park building (without entering the fence). After about a hundred meters, you'll find another bridge over the stream; enter here.
Recorrido: You immediately find the first C8dx, which leads to a beautiful narrow corridor. Immediately after, the stream enters a very characteristic small cave, and then under a beautiful rock arch. Then you find C12 (boulder in the center) and a bit of walking with some easy downclimbing and a possible dive. You reach the last C6sx+C10sx, the first one diving-able.

Magiaica: Final del Cañón
2025-09-17: MagiaiGa, short but interesting passage into Ara caves, with a headlamp you can explore better. 4 rappels, V2A2II
Regreso: Then continue for 10 minutes along the stream until you find a path on the left that leads up to the caves (15 minutes), from here return to the outward path.

Magiaica: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-09-17: MagiaiGa, short but interesting passage into Ara caves, with a headlamp you can explore better. 4 rappels, V2A2II
Acceso: From Grignasco, continue toward Borgosesia. After a few hundred meters, turn right onto a narrower road following the signs for Ara - Grotte di Ara (pass under a brick arch). Continue uphill until you reach the village of Ara, where you can park in the first parking lot.
Regreso: Then continue for 10 minutes along the stream until you find a path on the left that leads up to the caves (15 minutes), from here return to the outward path.

Confienzo: Inicio del Cañón
2024-08-15: The Rio Confienzo is an easy canyon that flows within the geological area of the "Supervolcano of Valsesia," the rock encountered on the way down is Gabbro. The only problem the descent presents is th...
Acceso: Cross the bridge over the Sessera River, then turn right following the signs for Alpe Rattarone. Ford the Rio Confienzo at the exit point, then continue along an old carriage road now overgrown with shrubs. Follow it through several switchbacks until you reach a small pass; here, leave the road and follow a descending path on the opposite side, marked by a cairn and red-and-white tape. Descend about 100 meters through the forest (always follow the markings) until you reach the stream. (Total: about 40 min.)
Recorrido: The route begins with some walking, reaching the first MC3 + C10 (right), then immediately C7 (left) with a short rope for returning to the anchor, followed by a bit more walking and MC4 + C10 (right). After another short walk, you’ll find C4 (left, single anchor) and MC2 + C12 (left). From the beautiful pool below, walk a bit further until another stream joins in, then find C6 (right). After this, a fairly long walking section between beautiful pools leads to C7 (left), possible toboggan here. In the pool below, several jumps are possible. Continue walking through some easy downclimbs and narrow scenic passages until you reach the starting point and the dam.

Confienzo: Final del Cañón
2024-08-15: The Rio Confienzo is an easy canyon that flows within the geological area of the "Supervolcano of Valsesia," the rock encountered on the way down is Gabbro. The only problem the descent presents is th...

Cavaione: Inicio del Cañón
2024-07-31: Coordinates Input: 45.8602520, 8.1100355 Exit: 45.8478124, 8.1185904 Canyon equipped in part by the CAI of Varallo now 15 years ago...after an exciting start with a nice 55 m waterfall and two other...
Comentario: Nicht verifiziert - eingetragen basierend auf Höhenangabe.
Acceso: On foot: Cross the village along the main mule track, which continues through the forest on flat ground. Follow the signs to Alpe sull’Oro, reach it, and then descend toward the stream until the bridge that crosses it.
Recorrido: Enter the stream, and after one small slide and a short downclimb, you reach the large 55 m waterfall, divided into C35 left and C20 left. Then a downclimb and a C10 from a tree, followed by a 10 m slide (single anchor present), another downclimb, and for the rest of the descent there is a fairly continuous sequence of small and large slides, some jumps, and several downclimbs. In the final section, there is a series of slides, including a very long one (about 20 m) that drops into a very narrow pool—feasibility needs to be checked.

Cavaione: Final del Cañón
2024-07-31: Coordinates Input: 45.8602520, 8.1100355 Exit: 45.8478124, 8.1185904 Canyon equipped in part by the CAI of Varallo now 15 years ago...after an exciting start with a nice 55 m waterfall and two other...
Regreso: After the last section, the stream levels out, and on the left, you can see an old abandoned alpine pasture. This is where you exit; in about 20 minutes, you return to Rossa along the same trail used to approach.

Ruschera: Inicio del Cañón
2026-05-17: Stream mostly to walk, the beginning with two nice waterfalls in the affluent then ends in the valmala which is a long walk with 1 rappel...a few dips in a nice setting...you get to the bridge about 1...
2025-07-09: Comba Ruschera is really just THE entrance to Upper Val Mala; there are 2 rappels (max 20 m) usually with little flow, then you enter Comba di Valmala and find another rappel. Little vertical and disc...
Acceso: From the parking area, you’ll see an iron bridge over the Sesia River — cross it and follow the steep mule track up to the Madonna della Neve chapel. From there, take the path to the left, entering the beech forest just above, and follow the signs for Valmala di sotto–sopra (trail 222/22). The path climbs to the left and reaches a plateau; from here, descend on the opposite side to the right until you find the bridge over the stream. (Approx. 20 minutes.) Cross the bridge over the Valmala gorge (comba di Valmala) and follow the trail along the right orographic bank, ascending gradually. After about 20 minutes, you’ll reach an iron bridge over a small tributary of the Valmala gorge with a low water flow (Comba di Tranta). Continue for another 5 minutes until the trail crosses another tributary with a slightly higher flow (Comba Ruschera). From this point, you enter the main Valmala gorge. (Approx. 25 minutes from the bridge, 45 minutes from the parking area.)
Recorrido: Once you enter the Comba Ruschera, you immediately reach the first waterfall — C16 right. From the beautiful pool below, there’s another descent, C20 left, ending in a hanging pool. A little further down, you enter the main Comba di Valmala, where the water flow is much greater. After some walking among beautiful pools, you reach a point where the stream is deeply carved between high walls — here you find C13 left, a stunning free-hanging descent under the water flow. Continuing downstream, the canyon stretches out for a long section without waterfalls but remains scenically impressive. Several jumps are possible into the many pools along the way. The riverbed then widens, leading to the bridge where the lower section begins.

Ruschera: Final del Cañón
2026-05-17: Stream mostly to walk, the beginning with two nice waterfalls in the affluent then ends in the valmala which is a long walk with 1 rappel...a few dips in a nice setting...you get to the bridge about 1...
2025-07-09: Comba Ruschera is really just THE entrance to Upper Val Mala; there are 2 rappels (max 20 m) usually with little flow, then you enter Comba di Valmala and find another rappel. Little vertical and disc...
Regreso: Swim across the Sesia river (strong current) and follow the wide beach upstream to the iron bridge (about 10 minutes).

Basaleto: Inicio del Cañón
2025-08-22: Not the best, long and steep approach for a really short canyon... Only one abseil is really worthy, not easy to find the intermediate anchor in the big waterfall... below a small tree on the left......
2025-07-30: Croso del Basaleto Coordinates Entrance: 45.7977427, 8.0447156 Exit: 45.7978121, 8.0385751 Interesting small canyon in the final part, for now very expeditiously equipped, single points.
Acceso: From here, follow the old trail 286/86 to Colma di Campertogno, which becomes more evident in the forest after the small church of San Pantaleone. After a gentle start, the trail steepens to overcome a rocky section, then enters the Basaleto valley. Upon reaching the small tributary "Croso dell’Eva" (before the trail becomes steep again in a beech forest), descend along the Croso or through the forest for about 50 m until you reach the canyon. Total: 30 min.
Recorrido: Start by walking in a fairly wide streambed. After 10 minutes, you encounter the first MC10 right + C12 right, then a C20 right from a tree, leading to the large sloping waterfall. The large waterfall is divided into C30 left, which overcomes some drops, and the beautiful C40 left, ending in a very deep pool. Then C13 right, C17 left + C12 right.

Basaleto: Final del Cañón
2025-08-22: Not the best, long and steep approach for a really short canyon... Only one abseil is really worthy, not easy to find the intermediate anchor in the big waterfall... below a small tree on the left......
2025-07-30: Croso del Basaleto Coordinates Entrance: 45.7977427, 8.0447156 Exit: 45.7978121, 8.0385751 Interesting small canyon in the final part, for now very expeditiously equipped, single points.
Regreso: Before the last non-equipped waterfall, exit to the right and ascend a few meters to reach the trail; 5 min back to the car.

Acqua Bianca: Inicio del Cañón
2025-08-11: First descent. Exploratory anchors: often single, many abalakovs (small diameter, will have to be changed) but also a few double in the last waterfall. Special caution is required with rope pulling in...
Acceso: Trail 207A to Colle Turlo, at Alpe Faller Fum Tschukke we take a lesser visible trail down to the creek.
Recorrido: Alt. 1910 An Rg abal 15m An Rg abal 18m Bolt galv Rd 12m An Rg abal 10m Bolt Rd 10m Dc An Rg abal 10m Dc 5m 1 bolt Rd 15m 1 Tebylon w. ring Rd 20m 1 Tebylon Rd 30m An 2 abal middle 20m Bolt Rg 20m 1 bolt Rd ....m An Rd abal at the water outtake Rd 15m An Rd abal 15m 1 Tebylon Rg 25m 2 Tebylon Rd 30-40m ropepul An tree Rd 20m (far/walk to the tree) 1 Tebylon + 1 abal Rg 30m ropepul 1 Tebylon w ring Rd 25m Exit towards the viewpoint & big bench

Acqua Bianca: Final del Cañón
2025-08-11: First descent. Exploratory anchors: often single, many abalakovs (small diameter, will have to be changed) but also a few double in the last waterfall. Special caution is required with rope pulling in...
Regreso: Last bus back is 17h30. If not it is a 30min hike down.

Acqua Bianca: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2025-08-11: First descent. Exploratory anchors: often single, many abalakovs (small diameter, will have to be changed) but also a few double in the last waterfall. Special caution is required with rope pulling in...
Acceso: Park at Alagna-Valsesia end of the road where in summer shuttles leave from +-9 to 17 for 3.5 eur to the exact bottom of the waterfall. Parking is free on the river side for those who arrive early, otherwise it is 8eur/day on the spots marked in blue
Regreso: Last bus back is 17h30. If not it is a 30min hike down.

Vogna sup.: Inicio del Cañón
2025-08-06: The vogna is divided into 2 sections, the upper is the shortest and most continuous, however, it has a long approach (1.30 h) and a 1 h return walk. For the upper section the estimated difficulty is V...
Acceso: Continue along the road, first paved and then unpaved, until you reach Peccia. From here, take trail 201, then at the Napoleonic Bridge, switch to trail 205 toward Passo del Maccagno (GTA route). Follow this trail to Alpe Buzzo Inferiore. A little further ahead, you’ll pass above the canyon to be descended (the narrow corridor is clearly visible). Continue for a few dozen meters and enter the stream as soon as possible.
Recorrido: The descent begins with some easy downclimbing until a marked left turn (where a large avalanche often deposits). Here you’ll find the first rappel, C5 (not equipped), immediately followed by C7 left (single anchor) — below this point, the canyon becomes very narrow. Two beautiful pools lead to C12 right (single anchor, possible jump into a magnificent pool below), followed by C7 (not equipped, precise jump possible) and C3 (not equipped, snow may persist here). You then reach the tallest waterfall, C25 left (single anchor; the approach is exposed — a handline would be useful). The pool below is spectacular and allows for several high jumps. Next comes C18 right, marking the end of the canyon. From here, walk about 10 minutes to reach an easy exit point on the right that leads back to the trail.

Paccalotto : Inicio del Cañón
2026-06-14: We climbed the route and replaced some ropes on the trees; others are a bit worn out... bring some spare rope sections. There wasn't much water, but the "Varallo Canyon" was unexpected.
Acceso: From Alpe Casavei, take CAI trail 603 towards Alpe Barca, following a flat or slightly descending path. From there, connect to trail 601 on the left, which climbs into the Paccalotto valley; after about 10 minutes, the trail crosses the stream, marking the start of the canyon.
Recorrido: The route begins with some walking along the streambed until you reach the first drop—a 20m rappel on the left (anchored to a tree; actually down-climbable when water flow is low). Next comes another 25m rappel on the left down a sloping face (tree anchor), followed by a third, more vertical drop (20m, left, tree anchor). Continuing on, there is a 15m rappel on the right (tree anchor), followed by a sequence of a 18m rappel on the left (tree anchor) and a 28m rappel on the left; the latter is the canyon's only "technical" waterfall, with the first section involving a descent through a narrow fissure that is tricky when water flow is high. The canyon floor levels out and there is a stretch of walking; it is best to leave the boulder-strewn streambed and follow easier animal tracks. You encounter a small waterfall—a potential 10m rappel on the right (tree anchor)—followed by more walking. You reach a sloping 20m waterfall on the right (tree anchor), then a 12m drop on the left that passes over a small, disused dam. Next comes a 25m rappel on the right (tree anchor, very sloping), followed by a 15m rappel on the left (tree anchor) and a 13m rappel on the right that leads into a large fissure. Continuing a short distance along the riverbed, you arrive at a bridge; the anchor for the final 40m rappel (on the right, with a deviation) is attached to it.

Paccalotto : Final del Cañón
2026-06-14: We climbed the route and replaced some ropes on the trees; others are a bit worn out... bring some spare rope sections. There wasn't much water, but the "Varallo Canyon" was unexpected.
Regreso: After the last waterfall, continue along the stream for another 5 minutes until you are almost at the Sesia River; on the right, a path running alongside the river—which here seems to form a small lake—leads back to the sports field and your car in 15 minutes.

Piane sup.: Final del Cañón
2024-08-25: The upper section is less well-known than the lower one. With easier waterfalls and an open setting, it’s worth exploring if you want to extend the descent of the lower section, even though there’s a...
Regreso: - After 5 min. you can exit on the left, reaching the approach path; in 20 min. of descente you arrive to the parking. - Remaining in the riverbed (15 min.) you reach the lower Piane

Piane sup.: Inicio del Cañón
2024-08-25: The upper section is less well-known than the lower one. With easier waterfalls and an open setting, it’s worth exploring if you want to extend the descent of the lower section, even though there’s a...
Acceso: From the parking there are two paths; follow the one on the left (515 CAI), which almost runs alongside the Mastallone stream, passing through a pretty village. Then, cross a bridge over the Mastallone and go up the Piane valley. After a 15-minute climb, you'll find a hut on the right, then the valley levels out, continue past some huts (Alpe Quartiere), then the path passes alongside a ravine. When this ends and the valley opens up, descend along tracks in the meadow to the stream (near some huts on the other side, Alpe Oro del Cortese). 50 minutes in total.
Recorrido: Above this upper section, there are two other abseils, but given the distance from the rest of the route, they are less interesting. You enter and find the first C20 (right) (with a hanging pool to overcome), then C18 (right), a little march and you find a small bridge with some large pipes, just after C25 (left) (with rubbing), then MC+C18 (right), here begins a long stretch of walking between large boulders.

Valpiana: Inicio del Cañón
Acceso: Walk back along the main road to a small church, where a steep trail marked for "Passo della Cricca, Alpe Valpiana" begins. This is the only trail leading up this steep side of the mountain. Follow it all the way to the top (~1000 m elevation gain). Upon reaching Passo della Cricca, you enter "Valpiana". The trail stops climbing steeply and traverses mid-slope into the wide pastures of the valley. After about a 3-hour hike (from the start), you will reach Alpe Valpiana. From here, descend along faint tracks through the meadow to the stream bed, located about 50 meters below the alpine pasture.
Recorrido: Once in the stream bed, walk for about 5 minutes until you reach the first bolted waterfall, which drops into a narrow canyon. From here to the end, you will face a fairly continuous sequence of small and large drops, totaling 30 rappels. The highest waterfall measures 115 m, split into 3 pitches/rappels. The stream flows through a deeply slotted environment that is visually stunning in places. There is also a characteristic rappel under a giant boulder inside a cave directly under the flow. After the final sequence of large waterfalls, you will reach a flat section beneath massive overhanging cliffs on your right. There are still 5 simple rappels left to complete; here, on the left, lies the only escape route of the canyon. Following a faint trail through the bushes leads to an old path that descends to Piana Toni and the provincial road (Strada Provinciale). Bring a power drill to potentially reinforce/add anchor points, given the low turnout of this canyon.

Valpiana: Final del Cañón
Regreso: After the last rappel, continue through the boulders in the stream bed until you reach a path. Follow it uphill to the right; once you reach a cluster of ruins, it descends into the woods back to Casa Capietto and your car (15 min).