Gottardo

Torrente Gottardo Ultimo aggiornamento: 29.04.2026 da MirkoT
Regione: Lombardia
Sottoregione: Varese
Città: Comunità montana Valli del Verbano
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Sintesi:
Very continuous stream featuring a long series of small vertical drops in a fairly enclosed and pleasant environment.
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2.30km²
Sintesi:
Very continuous stream featuring a long series of small vertical drops in a fairly enclosed and pleasant environment.
Accesso:
Downstream: In Cuveglio, on Via Sant’Anna, there is a parking area on the left just before the bridge over the Gottardo Stream (45°54'32"N 8°44'04"E). Upstream: Climb several hairpin turns to Duno and, upon reaching the village entrance (Via del Dunello), park in the large parking area on the right (45°54'46"N 8°44'18"E).
Avvicinamento (10 min):
With shuttle: From the Duno parking area, continue along the paved road for about 100 m onto Via San Martino. After a house garden, a trail on the left descends to the streambed near a small aqueduct. Follow the stream for about 100 m to reach the first boulder rappel (45°54'50.8"N 8°44'06.6"E). Approximately 10 min, 10 m ascent (D+) and 40 m descent (D-). Without shuttle: Briefly ascend the Via Crucis in front of the downstream parking and keep right to take the trail called Brevissima. Following this trail leads to a hairpin of the paved road. Cut across the hairpin and continue on the trail on the opposite side, quickly reaching the upstream parking (30–40 min, 190 m D+). From here, continue following the approach described for the shuttle.
Giro (4 h):
01- C4 (2 sx) 02- C4 (2 dx) 03- C9 (2 sx + dev -4m) 04- C4 (2 dx) 05- C4 (2 sx) 06- C7 (2 dx) 07- C4 (2 dx) 08- C3 (2 dx) 09- C4 (2 sx) 10- C15 (2 sx) 11- C4 (2sx + 1dx) 12- C8 (2 dx) 13- C8 (2 sx) 14- C7 (2 sx) 15- C15 (2 dx + dev -10m) 16- C8 (2 sx) 17- C4 (2 dx) 18- C4 (1 sx) 19- C6 (2 sx) 20- C5 (2 dx) 21- C7 (2sx + 4dx) 22- C6 (2 dx) 23- C13 (MC 2+1dx + 2dx) 24- C15 (MC 2dx + 2dx) 25- C3 (1 dx) 26- C7 (2 dx)
Ritorno (5 min):
After the last vertical, continue along the streambed with short climbs and pools (sometimes stagnant during dry periods). Upon reaching the first buildings, ignore the trail on the right (leads to private property) and continue in the channel, pass under the road bridge, and exit on the left bank by climbing the small wall directly below the parking area. Approximately 5 minutes.

Coordinate:

Inizio del canyon
45.9141°, 8.73508°
DMS: 45° 54" 50.76', 8° 44" 6.29'

DM: 45° 54.846", 8° 44.105"

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Fine del canyon
45.909072°, 8.734418°
DMS: 45° 54" 32.66', 8° 44" 3.91'

DM: 45° 54.544", 8° 44.065"

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passer le pont sortir a gauche
Parcheggio all'entrata
45.9129°, 8.73839°
DMS: 45° 54" 46.44', 8° 44" 18.2'

DM: 45° 54.774", 8° 44.303"

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Parcheggio in uscita
45.9089°, 8.73456°
DMS: 45° 54" 32.04', 8° 44" 4.42'

DM: 45° 54.534", 8° 44.074"

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Fine del canyon alternativo
45.910473°, 8.735972°
DMS: 45° 54" 37.7', 8° 44" 9.5'

DM: 45° 54.628", 8° 44.158"

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Idrologia:
Flow: The flow is almost never excessive; however, in the case of heavy rain, delayed floods can occur even several hours later, as the stream is fed by the Turegiun karst system (resurgence just upstream of the canyon). Hydraulic works: Small aqueduct drawing directly from the Turegiun.