Canyoning trip in Val Grande, Ticino
Embark on an intermediate canyoning trip in Ticino and discover the varied obstacles of the Val Grande canyon!
Practical information
Take part in a sporting excursion to the Val Grande canyon and enjoy the thrills of canyoning in Ticino!
- 24-metre waterfall (also known as "Little Niagara" by the locals)
- 3 optional natural slides
- 5 optional jumps, some of which can be repeated, with the highest jump reaching 10 metres
- 8 abseils, the longest measuring 24 metres
Course of events
You should allow 4 hours 30 minutes in total for this activity, including 2 hours in the Val Grande canyon.
- Go directly to Gordevio
- A leisurely 40-minute climb through the chestnut woods of the Maggia Valley
- Access to the highest point with safe descent thanks to fixed ropes
- Full safety briefing: jumps and slides optional
- Training for abseiling, trial jumps and fun slides
- First abseil to prepare for the highest and most powerful waterfall
- Navigating the Val Grande: natural water slides, jumps, narrow passages and spectacular rocky landscapes
- Crossing the last waterfall
- Back to the car parked nearby
Activity requirements
Previous experience of canyoning and abseiling is an advantage, but is not necessary to take part in this trip.
However, you need to be able to swim and be in good physical condition to take part.
A minimum of 2 participants is required to organise this activity.
Special terms
Due to unpredictable weather conditions, your guides reserve the right to change the canyon and departure time if necessary.
Contact lenses or glasses are no problem when canyoning. If you wear glasses, please bring glasses cords and a waterproof case to carry your glasses into the canyon, if necessary.
For safety reasons, it is advisable to remove jewellery and piercings before the activity. There is also a risk of losing them.
Spoken languages:
German, Italian, EnglishIncluded
- Certified guides
- Anti-allergic neoprene wetsuit (2 pieces: trousers and jacket) with hood
- Canyoning shoes + anti-allergic neoprene socks
- Canyoning harness + two safety lanyards with screw karabiners
- Approved helmet
- Photos
Excluded
- Food and drink
Do not forget to bring
- Swimming costumes
- Towel
- Technical underwear in synthetic fibres or merino wool for approach walking
- A change of clothes for after the activity
- Any medication you may need (asthma inhalers, allergy medication, etc.)
- Water-resistant sun cream
- Snacks
- Flask
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This canyoning trip is designed for those who want to step up a gear after a basic canyoning experience. If you're looking for a sporty canyoning trip in Ticino, Val Grande is the perfect opportunity to push your limits. Ideally situated in the heart of the Maggia Valley, just a few minutes from Locarno, Ascona and Lake Maggiore, this canyon has a unique beauty, with its luminous pools, wild vegetation, breathtaking waterfalls and numerous jumps.
Accompanied by professional guides throughout, you'll be in safe hands on your canyoning trip in Ticino. The Val Grande canyoning trip begins with a leisurely 40-minute ascent through the ancient chestnut forests of the Valle Maggia. First you climb up and, at the highest point, you descend carefully, using fixed ropes to make the descent easier.
After an initial test jump and a fun slide, you'll head for the first abseiling point. This first abseil provides ideal preparation for the next waterfall, the highest and most powerful on the whole circuit. However, the rest of the route remains exciting, Val Grande is a wonderfully playful canyon: slides here, jumps there, and rocky landscapes with incredibly beautiful narrow sections to admire!
Don't miss the chance to be enchanted by the breathtaking beauty of the Val Grande canyon. Book your canyoning trip in Ticino now and create memories that will last a lifetime!
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