Short canyon but well-carved in the rock, ideal during periods of high water.

Short canyon but well-carved in the rock, ideal during periods of high water.

Downstream: coming from Cremenaga towards Luino, pass through a tunnel and shortly after turn left towards Biviglione. Park in the first small clearings on the right just after the turn (45°59'20.7"N 8°47'04.3"E). Upstream: few parking spots in the center of Biviglione village (Via Biviglione) (45°59'19.5"N 8°46'45"E). It is also possible to park right at the canyon entrance; however, the road is currently closed to traffic and partially overgrown (45°59'11.3"N 8°47'03.3"E).

With shuttle: from the village of Biviglione, continue briefly on the paved road towards Montegrino Valtravaglia until you reach the old road to Cremenaga on the left. Follow the road to Cremenaga up to the bridge over the stream; the first part of the canyon is clearly visible from the bridge. To enter, go back a few meters, take the forest road on the left, and enter the water where it fords the stream (45°59'10"N 8°47'03.1"E). Approximately 15 min, 40 m D+. Without shuttle: from the downstream parking, it is possible to climb to Biviglione along the paved road or cut directly through the forest (steep but faster). For the latter option, take the trail coming from the stream, follow its left bank for a while until you spot a prominent ridge. A path allows you to ascend this steep ridge and reach the road to Cremenaga, right near the canyon entrance. Approximately 20 min, 120 m D+.

01- C10 (1 dx) 02- C12 (1 dx) 03- C10 (1 sx) 04- C18 (1 dx) 05- C30 (2 sx + dev-15) 06- C35 (2 dx)

After the last vertical, exit on the left bank to reach a trail that runs along the left side of the stream. After fording a small tributary, it is possible to climb up to the paved road, right at the downstream parking area. Approximately 5 min, 20 m D-.

Flow assessment from the bridge to the stream entrance.