Oro di Cangeli

Ultimo aggiornamento: 04.10.2025 da Peter
Regione: Piemonte
Sottoregione: Vercelli
Città: Boccioleto
v4 a2 III
5h10
1h30
3h30
10min
1240m
800m
440m
x
50m
70m + 60m
12
1500m
a piedi
Valutazione:
★★★★★
3.5 (3)
Info:
★★★
1 (1)
Belay:
★★★
2.3 (3)
Sintesi:
It is a vertical canyon with a constant water flow, though reduced during the summer months. Despite the long and steep approach (about 1 hour 30 minutes), this is a beautiful, aesthetic, and technical canyon. The most interesting section starts at around 1200 m elevation and continues down to the valley floor; above that, there are other rappels of limited interest.
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Sintesi:
It is a vertical canyon with a constant water flow, though reduced during the summer months. Despite the long and steep approach (about 1 hour 30 minutes), this is a beautiful, aesthetic, and technical canyon. The most interesting section starts at around 1200 m elevation and continues down to the valley floor; above that, there are other rappels of limited interest.
Accesso:
Park in the village of Fervento (VC) in Val Sermenza.
Avvicinamento (1 h 30):
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 wooden bridge reinforced with supports over a minor stream, then continue the final 3 minutes uphill in the forest along the CAI trail. At a junction, trail 381 continues left toward Alpe Chignolo; for the canyon, keep right, 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).
Giro (3 h 30):
A technical 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.

Ritorno (10 min):

Coordinate:

Inizio del canyon
45.838492°, 8.054742°
DMS: 45° 50" 18.57', 8° 3" 17.07'

DM: 45° 50.31", 8° 3.285"

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Fine del canyon
45.843679°, 8.068193°
DMS: 45° 50" 37.25', 8° 4" 5.49'

DM: 45° 50.621", 8° 4.092"

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Partenza alternativa del canyon
45.837725°, 8.051464°
DMS: 45° 50" 15.81', 8° 3" 5.27'

DM: 45° 50.264", 8° 3.088"

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Idrologia:
The canyon carries a consistent water flow all year round.