Introductory Canyoning in Val di Vira near Lake Maggiore, Ticino

Please allow 3.5 hours in total for this activity.

• Meet your guide in Gambarogno, near Lake Maggiore
• Equipment check and safety briefing
• Approx. 5-minute approach walk
• Start of the canyoning descent for approximately 1.5 hour of activity
• You can either take the path directly down to the gorge
• Or your guide can take you down a 15-metre abseil, completely suspended from the bridge, directly into the canyon.
• You'll then have the chance to make several jumps, some of which can be repeated. The last jump is around 7 metres high.
• Natural toboggans are also on offer.
• And to complete the experience, there is of course a small abseil to give you a taste of all the facets of canyoning.
• End of descent, de-equipping and debriefing

Basic swimming skills are required to take part in this activity.

Good general health and sure-footedness are also required.

A minimum of 3 participants is required for the activity to take place.

No abseiling or canyoning experience is necessary (highest abseil: 15 metres, can be avoided) to take part.

Contact lenses or glasses are not a problem for canyoning. Please bring a lanyard for glasses and a waterproof case so that you can carry them 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.