Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Despite its location a little further north, next to Pontirone, Malvaglia is one of the Ticino canyoning scene's classics come and experience it.
We begin our hike next to an old Roman bridge that spans above the canyon and ascends to a small mountain village where our real adventure begins with the descent into the canyon. We gear up and have a small briefing before jumping, and sliding in this incredible canyon.
The canyon has open and closed sections, amazing pools, and splashing waterfalls.
Duration: 4hours
Area:Biasca – Malvaglia
Max. Jump: 10 m
All weather canyon
Approach march: 30-35 min
Return march: 10 min
3 abseil, 6 jumps, 2 slides
- Notify your guide about your medical condition.
Healthy physical condition, swimming ability, sure-footedness and freedom from vertigo. Minimum age 14 years.
Make sure that you have your experience recorded!
- Buy a photo package: your guide will take pictures of you and makes sure that all epic moments of your trip are recorded.
- Rent a GoPro: we can provide a GoPro 8 action cam that you can use throughout the trip to film the most exciting moments that you live with your friends
- Bring your own action camera with a helmet attachment
Note: we do not take any responsibility for your camera and we do not recommend any handheld cameras that could get lost or damaged during the trip.
- Certified guide
- 2 piece – 5mm – wetsuit with hood
- Certified canyoning gear, harness, helmet
- Neoprene socks and special canyoning shoes
- Optional pick-up at a train station
- Snacks and drinks at the end of the tour
- Swimming suit and towel
- Synthetic or merino sports underwear if you get cold easily
- Spare contact lenses or straps for your glasses
