Marianna

Last Update: 04.09.2025 by Peter
Country: Italia / Italy
Region: Lombardia
Subregion: Varese
Town: Cuveglio
v3 a3 III
2h10
5min
2h
5min
460m
340m
120m
x
20m
2x 30m
3
1200m
Car optional
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Summary:
Few rappels and many pools for little jumps. For enthusiasts only.
January - December
10-18 o'clock
South
Limestone
4.70km²
Summary:
Few rappels and many pools for little jumps. For enthusiasts only.
Access:
Downstream: in Casalzuigno you can park in Via Arcumeggia, in a large parking lot after the bridge on the left, right next to the stream (45°54'33.8"N 8°43'06.2"E). Upstream: in Arcumeggia, park in the large square next to the Church of Sant’Ambrogio, along Provincial Road 7 (45°55'02.7"N 8°42'53.3"E).
Approach (5 min):
With shuttle: from the Arcumeggia parking area, take the path between the church and the cemetery (a bit overgrown in the first few meters), which descends directly to the stream, reaching a decaying bridge in about 5 minutes (45°55'06.5"N 8°42'48.6"E), 40 m D-. Without shuttle: trail on the right bank to be checked.
Tour (2 h):
01- C8 (nat dx) 02- C22 (nat sx) 03- C15 (nat dx)
Return (5 min):
after the last jump (4-5 meters), continue along the riverbed until you can see the cars, or exit on the left at a meadow and walk back to the cars along the paved road. 5 min; 20 m D-.

Coordinates:

Parking at Entry
45.917426°, 8.714731°
DMS: 45° 55" 2.73', 8° 42" 53.03'

DM: 45° 55.046", 8° 42.884"

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Parking at Exit
45.909442°, 8.718323°
DMS: 45° 54" 33.99', 8° 43" 5.96'

DM: 45° 54.567", 8° 43.099"

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Canyon Start
45.918309°, 8.713541°
DMS: 45° 55" 5.91', 8° 42" 48.75'

DM: 45° 55.099", 8° 42.812"

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Canyon End
45.91155°, 8.71606°
DMS: 45° 54" 41.58', 8° 42" 57.81'

DM: 45° 54.693", 8° 42.964"

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Alternative Canyon Start
45.922725°, 8.709539°
DMS: 45° 55" 21.81', 8° 42" 34.34'

DM: 45° 55.364", 8° 42.572"

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Hydrology:
Flow assessment from the lower parking area.