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Activity description
Pontirone canyoning is a trip that you will never forget because of its beauty. It's a must-see attraction in the Ticino canyoning scene.
Pontirone is one of those canyons that many people visit year after year, year after year, to be blown away by the sheer beauty of its huge boulders, 45m waterfall with a free hanging abseil, or the deep, carved-out rock formations and funny little technical jumps.
It's near Malvaglia, a small town north of Biasca that already has another cool canyon - Orino. Canyoning in Malvaglia is always spectacular, and the water is nice, fresh, and clean. If you can handle the cold, you can visit these canyons almost all year.
Because the canyon has a relatively closed section, it necessitates a certain level of commitment. People with some experience or athletic beginners should try this. Children as young as 12 can take part if they have prior experience.
Duration: 3hours
Area: Biasca
Maximum group size: 8
Max. Jump: 10 m
Approach march: 20 min
Return march: 3 min
8 waterfalls - ( 3 abseils - one is 45m, 4 jumps, 1 small slide)
- Notify your guide about your medical condition.
Healthy physical condition, swimming ability, sure-footedness and freedom from vertigo. Minimum age 12 years.
Special terms
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
