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Isorno inf (Piemonte): Inizio del canyon
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Isorno (final) Toujours pareil trop beau trop court on en redemande. (Quelle:
2026-07-18: Tutto perfetto, bellissimo canyon
2026-07-17: Everything's great. The pool at the base of the 30-meter rappel route has been filled with gravel. But all the others have deep depths, and the jumps are doable.
Avvicinamento: In the village, walk in front of the church, before the short staircase turn right underneath a row of houses in the direction of the fields. Behind the house, briefly turn left and then soon right again across the meadow into the northeast corner of the cultivated fields. Here we find a wayside shrine and just behind it the beginning of a clear path. After passing the wayside shrine, we go downhill in switchbacks. We ignore the first path branching off in a serpentine, our path branches off to the left about 130m before reaching the bridge (stone man). Ascend about 10hm into a small saddle, then descend straight into the shallow valley on the other side. We soon reach a small house on the canyon rim. Here we now descend (yellow markers) to the bottom of the gorge - handrails are provided in sections.\n\Man can also ascend from the lower parking lot to the entry. The path is registered in the OSM but should be difficult to find.
Giro: * Short downclimb * 18m rappel from chain on the right (can be jumped after 4m, narrow but deep pool) * 5min downclimb * 12m rappel or jump * 28m rappel from chain right. You can also rappel two meters in advance through a crevice into the dome behind the waterfall. If there is a lot of water, however, it can be difficult to pass under the waterfall. * 50m swim in a great atmosphere * 15m rappel from chain on the right, can also be jumped * 18m rappel from the chain on the left * 15m rappel from the chain on the top left This is followed by another longer swim through the last pool, which is bordered by a dam. Climb up the left side of the dam over iron pins and then rappel 8m from two anchors on the right.

Isorno inf (Piemonte): Parcheggio in uscita
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Isorno (final) Toujours pareil trop beau trop court on en redemande. (Quelle:
2026-07-18: Tutto perfetto, bellissimo canyon
2026-07-17: Everything's great. The pool at the base of the 30-meter rappel route has been filled with gravel. But all the others have deep depths, and the jumps are doable.
Commento: Parkplatz am Ende der Straße
Accesso: Coming from the south on the SS33, we drive past Domodossola and take the exit to the north of this town. From here we head east and then cross the bridge over the Isorno to the orographic left bank of the river. Here we continue upstream to the exit of the road (P2 - parking exit). The last 3.5 km are on a bumpy sand road. Take the second car back across the Isorno and then up to Altoggio. Here we park either in the large square at the entrance to the village or near the church. See approach and relocation sketch in photo gallery.
Ritorno: After the last rappel and the large pool, we climb down over the small dam and exit about 50m to the left via an overgrown forest road. In 2017 there were dozens of beehives in the exit area, so be careful.

Isorno inf (Piemonte): Parcheggio all'entrata
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Isorno (final) Toujours pareil trop beau trop court on en redemande. (Quelle:
2026-07-18: Tutto perfetto, bellissimo canyon
2026-07-17: Everything's great. The pool at the base of the 30-meter rappel route has been filled with gravel. But all the others have deep depths, and the jumps are doable.
Commento: Parkplatz vor Alteggio
Accesso: Coming from the south on the SS33, we drive past Domodossola and take the exit to the north of this town. From here we head east and then cross the bridge over the Isorno to the orographic left bank of the river. Here we continue upstream to the exit of the road (P2 - parking exit). The last 3.5 km are on a bumpy sand road. Take the second car back across the Isorno and then up to Altoggio. Here we park either in the large square at the entrance to the village or near the church. See approach and relocation sketch in photo gallery.
Ritorno: After the last rappel and the large pool, we climb down over the small dam and exit about 50m to the left via an overgrown forest road. In 2017 there were dozens of beehives in the exit area, so be careful.

Isorno inf (Piemonte): Fine del canyon
Ritorno: After the last rappel and the large pool, we climb down over the small dam and exit about 50m to the left via an overgrown forest road. In 2017 there were dozens of beehives in the exit area, so be careful.

Variola sup: Inizio del canyon
2026-07-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (supérieur) Magnifique, canyon complet: des sauts, des toboggans, des rappels.. équipement correct, la c25 plutot proche d'une 30 en p...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (supérieur) Sommes partis de la passerelle. On a trouvé qu'il y avait encore beaucoup de marche entre les zones sympas pour mériter d'...
Avvicinamento: We cross the village and then take the trail "D4" to the (ruined) Alpe Pertus (1075m altitude). Continue uphill on the "D4" - roughly parallel to the Variola - towards Alpe Corte, La Balma. At 1110m altitude and a few meters before a side stream, an inconspicuous track goes off to the left and we arrive at a footbridge in the stream (1140m altitude). In various descriptions are described entries further up and further down.
Giro: After the first pools and some walking passages, the stream begins to notch. In total, almost rappel, but also some possible jumps await us. At the dam, the descent is sensibly terminated, as the further descent to the entry into the lower part is only tiring.

Variola sup: Fine del canyon
2026-07-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (supérieur) Magnifique, canyon complet: des sauts, des toboggans, des rappels.. équipement correct, la c25 plutot proche d'une 30 en p...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (supérieur) Sommes partis de la passerelle. On a trouvé qu'il y avait encore beaucoup de marche entre les zones sympas pour mériter d'...
Ritorno: After climbing the wall, we take the path that descends along the left bank. We meet the connecting path Monsignore - Monteossolano "D0". On the right we go to the entry to the lower Variola. We go left and so we come back to Monteossolano and to the car.

Variola sup: Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2026-07-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (supérieur) Magnifique, canyon complet: des sauts, des toboggans, des rappels.. équipement correct, la c25 plutot proche d'une 30 en p...
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (supérieur) Sommes partis de la passerelle. On a trouvé qu'il y avait encore beaucoup de marche entre les zones sympas pour mériter d'...
Accesso: From the center of Domodossola, first head towards Bognanco. When you reach the bridge over the Torrente Bogna, do not turn left and continue towards Bognanco, but cross the bridge and about 350m further on turn left towards Monteossolano. We park our car in the large parking lot in front of the village (780m altitude).
Ritorno: After climbing the wall, we take the path that descends along the left bank. We meet the connecting path Monsignore - Monteossolano "D0". On the right we go to the entry to the lower Variola. We go left and so we come back to Monteossolano and to the car.

Variola inf: Inizio del canyon
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (inférieur) La C35 tabasse pas mal avec le débit actuel qui reste bas pour la saison d'après un local. (Quelle: https://www.descente-c...
2026-06-19: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (inférieur) Fait après la partie amont. A peine plus d'eau que sur la photo repaire de Yelsub de 2007. La C35 passe bien, elle est plu...
2026-06-19: A beautiful, challenging water level. Very slippery, but otherwise everything is wonderful.
Avvicinamento: Follow the hiking trail and soon cross the Rio Rasiga. You then reach the small hamlet of Monsignore. Cross it and continue right towards Monteossolano until you come to a beautiful old bridge over the Variola. This is the entry point. If you only have one car available, you can walk 400 m from the bridge at the exit on the road, then turn right at an acute angle and enter the village of Messasca. From here, a somewhat overgrown path leads uphill in a northerly direction. Follow this to the path coming from Bognanco and walk along it to the right to the old stone bridge.
Giro: After the first rappel under the bridge follows an entertaining descent, which culminates in a 35 m - chute with a long pool. Towards the exit some nice slides and jumps. Since Aug. 2010 the ascent of the Variola inferiore was forbidden, because in the course of a controlled water supply there was an accident with 2 deaths. Although an ascent is now allowed again (see above), the Variola superiore remains the most attractive alternative.

Variola inf: Fine del canyon
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (inférieur) La C35 tabasse pas mal avec le débit actuel qui reste bas pour la saison d'après un local. (Quelle: https://www.descente-c...
2026-06-19: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (inférieur) Fait après la partie amont. A peine plus d'eau que sur la photo repaire de Yelsub de 2007. La C35 passe bien, elle est plu...
2026-06-19: A beautiful, challenging water level. Very slippery, but otherwise everything is wonderful.
Ritorno: Pass under the old and new road bridge and then in Torrente Bogna turn right (upstream) to the exit on the road.

Variola inf: Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2026-07-22: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (inférieur) La C35 tabasse pas mal avec le débit actuel qui reste bas pour la saison d'après un local. (Quelle: https://www.descente-c...
2026-06-19: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Variola (inférieur) Fait après la partie amont. A peine plus d'eau que sur la photo repaire de Yelsub de 2007. La C35 passe bien, elle est plu...
2026-06-19: A beautiful, challenging water level. Very slippery, but otherwise everything is wonderful.
Accesso: From Domodossola, drive west into the Bogna Valley toward Bognanco. After about 7 km, you’ll cross a long bridge from which you can see the last waterfalls of the Variola. Park your car here on a path that leads to an old bridge over the Variola. Take the second car and drive about 2 km further to the village of Bognanco di Fonti. Park here by a bridge; just past it on the right, a hiking trail branches off toward Monsignore/Monteossolano.
Ritorno: Pass under the old and new road bridge and then in Torrente Bogna turn right (upstream) to the exit on the road.

Rasiga: Inizio del canyon
2026-07-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Rasiga Fait la partie entre la prise d'eau et le pont romain sans navette. On s'est garé au parking en bas de la vallée. Chemin d'accès: on va...
2026-07-04: From the very top to the Roman Bridge. 7 hours for two people. Long canyon. Maybe a little too long, because there’s too much slippery boulder terrain where it’s hard to make headway. It’s better to s...
2026-06-20: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Rasiga Only did superior part, from 1230m to the dam at 860m. DC+. All anchors OK, although once or twice we didn't find an anchor where we wo...
Avvicinamento: First, walk up the hill for a while and pass between a few houses (fountain on the left). We follow the signpost "Ponte Alpe Baim" on a path in a horizontal northerly direction. After a while we come to a tree trunk with large lettering. Here the main path goes down to the right to the bridge (1100) - lower access (time saving compared to the upper access is a good 1 hour). The path to the upper entry goes left here and is marked with red markings. Follow them past a ruined house to the stream. Middle entry: From the church, follow the forest path downhill until you reach the power station. Pass between the two buildings and descend behind the building on the right onto the tube. Follow the tube until you can descend to the right to the streambed after the first tunnel. (Duration 20min)
Giro: Long and great descent with slides, possible jumps, bottlenecks and pools flooded with sun (if the sun shines). At the water drainage you can get out if necessary, if the water flow seems too strong for the following bottlenecks. If we also want to hook the lower part, we have to carry a 60m rope in addition to 2x30m rope.

Rasiga: Partenza alternativa del canyon
2026-07-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Rasiga Fait la partie entre la prise d'eau et le pont romain sans navette. On s'est garé au parking en bas de la vallée. Chemin d'accès: on va...
2026-07-04: From the very top to the Roman Bridge. 7 hours for two people. Long canyon. Maybe a little too long, because there’s too much slippery boulder terrain where it’s hard to make headway. It’s better to s...
2026-06-20: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Rasiga Only did superior part, from 1230m to the dam at 860m. DC+. All anchors OK, although once or twice we didn't find an anchor where we wo...
Commento: (descente_1)
Avvicinamento: First, walk up the hill for a while and pass between a few houses (fountain on the left). We follow the signpost "Ponte Alpe Baim" on a path in a horizontal northerly direction. After a while we come to a tree trunk with large lettering. Here the main path goes down to the right to the bridge (1100) - lower access (time saving compared to the upper access is a good 1 hour). The path to the upper entry goes left here and is marked with red markings. Follow them past a ruined house to the stream. Middle entry: From the church, follow the forest path downhill until you reach the power station. Pass between the two buildings and descend behind the building on the right onto the tube. Follow the tube until you can descend to the right to the streambed after the first tunnel. (Duration 20min)
Giro: Long and great descent with slides, possible jumps, bottlenecks and pools flooded with sun (if the sun shines). At the water drainage you can get out if necessary, if the water flow seems too strong for the following bottlenecks. If we also want to hook the lower part, we have to carry a 60m rope in addition to 2x30m rope.

Rasiga: Fine del canyon
2026-07-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Rasiga Fait la partie entre la prise d'eau et le pont romain sans navette. On s'est garé au parking en bas de la vallée. Chemin d'accès: on va...
2026-07-04: From the very top to the Roman Bridge. 7 hours for two people. Long canyon. Maybe a little too long, because there’s too much slippery boulder terrain where it’s hard to make headway. It’s better to s...
2026-06-20: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Rasiga Only did superior part, from 1230m to the dam at 860m. DC+. All anchors OK, although once or twice we didn't find an anchor where we wo...
Commento: Inferiore
Ritorno: Turn left before the old stone bridge and cross the bridge to the right on the hiking trail to Fonti. If the last part with the 68m ropes (can be broken 50/20) is also walked, at the barrage on the orographic left side of the Rio Bogna a few hundred meters uphill until you see a path on the opposite side that leads up to the lower car. In August 2025 the direct way back was closed by the authorities (landslide), instead get out via Valpiana, about 120hm and 15min more.

Rasiga: Parcheggio all'entrata
Commento: Parkplatz Einstieg Superiore
Accesso: From Domodossola, head west into the Bogna Valley in the direction of Fonti. After approx. 7 km you pass a long bridge from which you can see the last cascades of the Variola. 850 m further on, the road to Pioi goes off to the left. Park your car here. If you want to get out before the passage with the 68 m rappel and longer walking distance (recommended, as the last part is not very rewarding and then 2x30 m of rope are enough for a highest rappel of not quite 25 m), park the lower car 570 m further on the access road at the entrance to Fonti, just before the bridge over the Bogna. Immediately after the bridge, the hiking trail from Monsignore, on which we will return, is on the right. In the second car, continue through the village of Fonti and then take the winding road uphill via San Lorenzo, Graniga and Pianzola. After a total of 8.7 km (counted from the lower car at the road junction to Pioi), we come to a 90° left-hand bend to some houses scattered on the slope (1290 m above sea level). Here you can see a post with signposts. We park the second car nearby. If you only want to walk the part after the water drainage, turn off in the direction of Mulera and park behind the small church.
Ritorno: Turn left before the old stone bridge and cross the bridge to the right on the hiking trail to Fonti. If the last part with the 68m ropes (can be broken 50/20) is also walked, at the barrage on the orographic left side of the Rio Bogna a few hundred meters uphill until you see a path on the opposite side that leads up to the lower car. In August 2025 the direct way back was closed by the authorities (landslide), instead get out via Valpiana, about 120hm and 15min more.

Rasiga: Parcheggio in uscita
Commento: Parkplatz Ausstieg - inferiore
Accesso: From Domodossola, head west into the Bogna Valley in the direction of Fonti. After approx. 7 km you pass a long bridge from which you can see the last cascades of the Variola. 850 m further on, the road to Pioi goes off to the left. Park your car here. If you want to get out before the passage with the 68 m rappel and longer walking distance (recommended, as the last part is not very rewarding and then 2x30 m of rope are enough for a highest rappel of not quite 25 m), park the lower car 570 m further on the access road at the entrance to Fonti, just before the bridge over the Bogna. Immediately after the bridge, the hiking trail from Monsignore, on which we will return, is on the right. In the second car, continue through the village of Fonti and then take the winding road uphill via San Lorenzo, Graniga and Pianzola. After a total of 8.7 km (counted from the lower car at the road junction to Pioi), we come to a 90° left-hand bend to some houses scattered on the slope (1290 m above sea level). Here you can see a post with signposts. We park the second car nearby. If you only want to walk the part after the water drainage, turn off in the direction of Mulera and park behind the small church.
Ritorno: Turn left before the old stone bridge and cross the bridge to the right on the hiking trail to Fonti. If the last part with the 68m ropes (can be broken 50/20) is also walked, at the barrage on the orographic left side of the Rio Bogna a few hundred meters uphill until you see a path on the opposite side that leads up to the lower car. In August 2025 the direct way back was closed by the authorities (landslide), instead get out via Valpiana, about 120hm and 15min more.

Rasiga: Parcheggio in uscita1
Commento: Parkplatz Ausstieg
Accesso: From Domodossola, head west into the Bogna Valley in the direction of Fonti. After approx. 7 km you pass a long bridge from which you can see the last cascades of the Variola. 850 m further on, the road to Pioi goes off to the left. Park your car here. If you want to get out before the passage with the 68 m rappel and longer walking distance (recommended, as the last part is not very rewarding and then 2x30 m of rope are enough for a highest rappel of not quite 25 m), park the lower car 570 m further on the access road at the entrance to Fonti, just before the bridge over the Bogna. Immediately after the bridge, the hiking trail from Monsignore, on which we will return, is on the right. In the second car, continue through the village of Fonti and then take the winding road uphill via San Lorenzo, Graniga and Pianzola. After a total of 8.7 km (counted from the lower car at the road junction to Pioi), we come to a 90° left-hand bend to some houses scattered on the slope (1290 m above sea level). Here you can see a post with signposts. We park the second car nearby. If you only want to walk the part after the water drainage, turn off in the direction of Mulera and park behind the small church.

Rasiga: Parcheggio Accesso alternativo
Commento: Parkplatz intermedio bei Kirche

Rasiga: Fine del canyon alternativo
Commento: Ausstieg wenn man den Inf Teil nicht machen will (langes Seil !!)

Ogliana di Quarata: Inizio del canyon
2026-07-25: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata Très beau canyon. Très glissant. (Quelle:
2026-06-17: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata Water level exactly the same as on the 13/7/2020 photo. With this level the canyon doesn't pose any particular difficulties...
2026-06-01: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata The bolts are in good condition. (Quelle:
Avvicinamento: On the road a few hundred meters north, before reaching the hamlet of Cosa, the trail branches off to the right and climbs steeply to San Lorenzo. Pass the chapel on the left, then turn right at the next fork and reach the ruins of the hamlet of Mura. We have now reached the canyon rim and follow the red arrows on a partly thorny path down to the stone bridge over the stream.
Giro: At the beginning it is first necessary to overcome a stone chaos. Then follow 2 rappels to the mouth of the left side stream Focia. Now begins a constant alternation of rappels, jumps, slides and of course downclimbing. Technically demanding is then a handrail on the steep rock to avoid a descent in the beam at C 25. After a few narrow passages, you finally rope into the swimming pool of the village of Quarata.

Ogliana di Quarata: Fine del canyon
2026-07-25: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata Très beau canyon. Très glissant. (Quelle:
2026-06-17: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata Water level exactly the same as on the 13/7/2020 photo. With this level the canyon doesn't pose any particular difficulties...
2026-06-01: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata The bolts are in good condition. (Quelle:
Ritorno: From the pool to the car.

Ogliana di Quarata: Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2026-07-25: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata Très beau canyon. Très glissant. (Quelle:
2026-06-17: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata Water level exactly the same as on the 13/7/2020 photo. With this level the canyon doesn't pose any particular difficulties...
2026-06-01: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Ogliana di Quarata The bolts are in good condition. (Quelle:
Accesso: We leave the SS 33 (Gravellona - Domodossola), which goes up the Ossola valley, through the Villadossola exit, we cross the Toce river first in an easterly direction, after 2.8 km we reach the village of Beura, here we turn left and after another 1.5 km we reach the village of Quarata. Here we take Via Quarata to the right and park the car near the stream.
Ritorno: From the pool to the car.

Segnara: Inizio del canyon
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Segnara Ras. (Quelle:
2026-07-18: Everything's great. All the jumps are doable. The canyon is suffering a bit from the low water level and the high temperatures (lots of algae).
2026-07-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Segnara Dc-Équipement rasDescente après le pont en rive droite (Quelle:
Avvicinamento: On foot we continue, turning left immediately after the village. Across the Torrente Anza, we go uphill on a narrow road for 850 meters, then cross the bridge and immediately down to the right to the stream.
Giro: Quite a wide canyon; somewhat slippery; when rappelling along the wall of the water drainage, the two pitons are only used as a safety measure to reach the chain anchor on the valley side, which is not visible from above. You can end the tour with a 13 m jump into the Torrente Anza. Here you can also use the large boulder to build a rope slide (2025)

Segnara: Fine del canyon
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Segnara Ras. (Quelle:
2026-07-18: Everything's great. All the jumps are doable. The canyon is suffering a bit from the low water level and the high temperatures (lots of algae).
2026-07-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Segnara Dc-Équipement rasDescente après le pont en rive droite (Quelle:
Ritorno: About 50 meters downstream in the Anza, then out to the right on a fishing path and upstream on the covered canal to the bridge. At the church, cross the Anza through the village, cross the bridge again and return to the car.

Segnara: Parcheggio all'entrata
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Segnara Ras. (Quelle:
2026-07-18: Everything's great. All the jumps are doable. The canyon is suffering a bit from the low water level and the high temperatures (lots of algae).
2026-07-12: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Segnara Dc-Équipement rasDescente après le pont en rive droite (Quelle:
Commento: (descente_3)
Accesso: We leave the SS 33 (Gravellona - Domodossola), which goes up the Ossola valley, through the exit of Piedimulera and we go west on the SS 549 in the Val d'Anza towards Macugnaga. After 10 km (from the SS 33 exit) we reach the village of Molini, where we leave our car and continue on foot, turning left immediately after the village. Crossing the Torrente Anza, we go uphill on a narrow road for 850 m, then.we come to a bridge over the Val Segnara.
Ritorno: About 50 meters downstream in the Anza, then out to the right on a fishing path and upstream on the covered canal to the bridge. At the church, cross the Anza through the village, cross the bridge again and return to the car.

Segnara: Parcheggio in uscita
Commento: (descente_4)
Accesso: We leave the SS 33 (Gravellona - Domodossola), which goes up the Ossola valley, through the exit of Piedimulera and we go west on the SS 549 in the Val d'Anza towards Macugnaga. After 10 km (from the SS 33 exit) we reach the village of Molini, where we leave our car and continue on foot, turning left immediately after the village. Crossing the Torrente Anza, we go uphill on a narrow road for 850 m, then.we come to a bridge over the Val Segnara.
Ritorno: About 50 meters downstream in the Anza, then out to the right on a fishing path and upstream on the covered canal to the bridge. At the church, cross the Anza through the village, cross the bridge again and return to the car.

Mondelli sup.: Inizio del canyon
2026-07-19: Everything tip top.
2026-07-06: Climbed the upper and middle sections. Water level was fine.
2025-09-18: As always, the upper part is also very cool, anchors are still the old French....
Commento: Canyon Start 1540m
Avvicinamento: First take the same hiking trail as for the entry to Mondelli 2 (intermedio), but at the fork at the "Cascata" signs, continue right towards Alpe Corteveccio. Approximately at the highest house in Corteveccio, keep left and cross the open area on a small path. The path runs over a small, steep ridge past grazing cattle. Cross a short marshy area and enter the open streambed of the Rio Mondelli at approx. 1540m.
Giro: Pretty much at the start, an open diagonal rappel about 50m long at the start, where we didn't find an intermediate belay. A few aquatic rappels and a perfect slide follow before you come to the last rappel via a huge garnit slab with washouts, from which you can see the bridge at the entry of Mondelli 2.

Mondelli sup.: Fine del canyon
2026-07-19: Everything tip top.
2026-07-06: Climbed the upper and middle sections. Water level was fine.
2025-09-18: As always, the upper part is also very cool, anchors are still the old French....
Commento: Canyon End (Mondelli Intermedio Start)
Ritorno: Either take the hiking trail back to Mondelli or continue with the fun Mondelli 2!

Mondelli sup.: Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2026-07-19: Everything tip top.
2026-07-06: Climbed the upper and middle sections. Water level was fine.
2025-09-18: As always, the upper part is also very cool, anchors are still the old French....
Accesso: See Mondelli 2 (Intermedio)
Ritorno: Either take the hiking trail back to Mondelli or continue with the fun Mondelli 2!

Usella: Inizio del canyon
2024-09-05: Canyon che segue una impressionantr fessura nella roccia, molto stretto e (per fortuna c'era poca acqua) tecnico per cascate sotto il flusso che anche scarso si fa sentire... non xi sono grandi pozz3,...
Avvicinamento: Description for access at 1170HM: Cross the large field to the south and cross the Toce river over the bridge. river Toce over the bridge. Continue north, a little further on take a path on the right marked Busin di Sopra/Alpe Groppo. Sopra/Alpe Groppo. The path climbs up the left bank of the canyon, is marked but not often used, with steep parts and rocky steps. and rocky steps. Take the path past Alpe Bochi at an altitude of 930 m and continue up to about 1180 m, where, near a rock face, you turn near a rock face, turn left onto a small, semi-horizontal path marked by cairns and runs along the wall for a short distance. along the wall. A relatively clear point of orientation after 50 m on the path is a huge tree stump. Continue along a less clearly recognizable path with some short ascents and descents, but the height is maintained. is maintained. When the canyon becomes visible, there are some parts that cross the steep forest. Eventually you reach a very exposed rocky outcrop at a height of about 180 m, from which you can you can reach the canyon with abseiling equipment.
Giro: A difficult and challenging alpine canyon characterized by a very long corridor with numerous abseiling points, almost all of which are under waterfalls, with the canyon walls being less than one metre deep in many places. There is no escape route for the first 220 meters. The second part offers more breathing space and a few more escape routes, but is by no means to be underestimated. The exploratory routes are obviously the only ones you should use, and although they are in sheltered places, they are very risky given the nature of the canyon. Entry at 1170 HM is 25 rappels. ATTENTION: On weekdays there can be loud, rather disturbing disturbing explosions from the nearby quarry, which could be dangerous during the last rappel. Avoid on weekdays or exit to the left before the last rappel.

Usella: Fine del canyon
2024-09-05: Canyon che segue una impressionantr fessura nella roccia, molto stretto e (per fortuna c'era poca acqua) tecnico per cascate sotto il flusso che anche scarso si fa sentire... non xi sono grandi pozz3,...
Ritorno: Take the exit on the left and drive onto a small dirt road. Follow this road in a southerly direction and you will reach the bridge over the Toce, which you crossed on the outward journey.

Usella: Partenza alternativa del canyon
2024-09-05: Canyon che segue una impressionantr fessura nella roccia, molto stretto e (per fortuna c'era poca acqua) tecnico per cascate sotto il flusso che anche scarso si fa sentire... non xi sono grandi pozz3,...
Avvicinamento: Description for access at 1170HM: Cross the large field to the south and cross the Toce river over the bridge. river Toce over the bridge. Continue north, a little further on take a path on the right marked Busin di Sopra/Alpe Groppo. Sopra/Alpe Groppo. The path climbs up the left bank of the canyon, is marked but not often used, with steep parts and rocky steps. and rocky steps. Take the path past Alpe Bochi at an altitude of 930 m and continue up to about 1180 m, where, near a rock face, you turn near a rock face, turn left onto a small, semi-horizontal path marked by cairns and runs along the wall for a short distance. along the wall. A relatively clear point of orientation after 50 m on the path is a huge tree stump. Continue along a less clearly recognizable path with some short ascents and descents, but the height is maintained. is maintained. When the canyon becomes visible, there are some parts that cross the steep forest. Eventually you reach a very exposed rocky outcrop at a height of about 180 m, from which you can you can reach the canyon with abseiling equipment.
Giro: A difficult and challenging alpine canyon characterized by a very long corridor with numerous abseiling points, almost all of which are under waterfalls, with the canyon walls being less than one metre deep in many places. There is no escape route for the first 220 meters. The second part offers more breathing space and a few more escape routes, but is by no means to be underestimated. The exploratory routes are obviously the only ones you should use, and although they are in sheltered places, they are very risky given the nature of the canyon. Entry at 1170 HM is 25 rappels. ATTENTION: On weekdays there can be loud, rather disturbing disturbing explosions from the nearby quarry, which could be dangerous during the last rappel. Avoid on weekdays or exit to the left before the last rappel.

Gondo: Inizio del canyon
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gondo (Quelle:
2026-07-20: Everything's perfect. You can do all the jumps and slides—except for the toboggan run after the big rock arch.
2026-07-18: Tutto perfetto! Forra corta ma molto bella
Commento: (cwiki_1)
Avvicinamento: (on foot: 20min) From the parking lot, walk a few meters until you see clear climbing tracks into the stream (1056m). Without a shuttle car, follow the mountain road to the "Stockalperweg" hiking trail, which crosses the road a few times. After about 20 minutes you reach the parking entry.
Giro: The continuously watery canyon offers slides, jumps and rappels into pools, some of which are very deep. The water level and water depth should always be checked beforehand! Some pools recede when the water level rises. The abseiling sections, especially in the lower part (key section), also become very dangerous. The canyon remains very entertaining until the end, but should never be underestimated. One of the highlights in the lower part is a huge rock arch under which you can swim (possible jumps). Before the final waterfall, you can decide whether to leave or continue downclimbing (C40+ downclimb).

Gondo: Fine del canyon
2026-07-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gondo (Quelle:
2026-07-20: Everything's perfect. You can do all the jumps and slides—except for the toboggan run after the big rock arch.
2026-07-18: Tutto perfetto! Forra corta ma molto bella
Commento: (cwiki_1)
Ritorno: You can get out of the canyon at about 920m before the last waterfall on the left via a small path. This leads to the road and shortly back to the parking lot. 2nd option: You can rappel about 40m over the last waterfall and climb the rest right over stone slabs to the confluence of the Doveria at 850m. Then get off to the parking lot on the left.