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Pontirone (Inferiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-10-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (inférieur) R.A.S les sauts habituelles n’ont pas bougé. Magnifique rappel fil d’arraignée rive gauche sur le bis avec deux anneaux...
2025-10-12: Waterlevels back to normal. We replaced a fixed saftyline with a new rope. Photo shows water level on the big drop.
2025-10-06: Top conditions. Lots of water, but it's fun.
Avvicinamento: Immediately to the right next to the small bridge a steep hiking trail goes into the forest --> after an iron gate it continues steeply uphill to about 518Hm --> here to the left (Steinmandl) --> along the hiking trail it goes up again --> to the left of the path large rock slab --> after a short time you come out of the forest and you have a beautiful view into the canyon. From here (danger sign) it goes down shortly to the creek (rope belay on the right in the steep terrain possible) --> entry at 480Hm.
Giro: Arrived at the stream you can already see the impressive granite boulders that you do not often get to see --> here comes a 20m rappel (overhanging) --> the downclimb you could also downclimb right --> next comes a 42m rappel, in the overhang with sharp edges below the boulder (very impressive) --> the next rappel or. Slides are to be enjoyed with caution (current and backflow danger) --> after the big clamping block (gigantic) are still some pools in very narrow canyon part --> by clear water, however, you always have a good view to estimate the places --> at the end you come from vertically towering rock walls in a flat wide stream gravel bed with the 2 bridges.

Pontirone (Inferiore): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2025-10-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (inférieur) R.A.S les sauts habituelles n’ont pas bougé. Magnifique rappel fil d’arraignée rive gauche sur le bis avec deux anneaux...
2025-10-12: Waterlevels back to normal. We replaced a fixed saftyline with a new rope. Photo shows water level on the big drop.
2025-10-06: Top conditions. Lots of water, but it's fun.
Accesso: From Locarno --> ri. Biasca --> continue ri. Lucomagno --> park at Ponte Lesgiuna before the big bridge on the right at the place name sign 'Valle di Blenio' (380Hm) water level from the second small stone bridge difficult to estimate --> better check at the entry.
Ritorno: After both bridges go up on the left to the parking lot.

Pontirone (Inferiore): Fine del canyon
2025-10-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Pontirone (inférieur) R.A.S les sauts habituelles n’ont pas bougé. Magnifique rappel fil d’arraignée rive gauche sur le bis avec deux anneaux...
2025-10-12: Waterlevels back to normal. We replaced a fixed saftyline with a new rope. Photo shows water level on the big drop.
2025-10-06: Top conditions. Lots of water, but it's fun.
Ritorno: After both bridges go up on the left to the parking lot.

Iragna (Intermedio): Fine del canyon
2025-10-27: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Iragna sup + intermedio preciosos tramos... No hicimos el inferior por que el dia se puso oscuro y la sensacion de frio...
2025-10-08: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) On a parcouru Iragna sup, le débit est correct, j’ai coincé ma corde et laissé mon 8, si une âme charitable passe par là...
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Ritorno: Either before the last part turn left out onto the path and down along it, or later out onto the stone bridge if you don't want to go all the way to the exit of the second part.

Iragna (Intermedio): Inizio del canyon
2025-10-27: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Iragna sup + intermedio preciosos tramos... No hicimos el inferior por que el dia se puso oscuro y la sensacion de frio...
2025-10-08: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) On a parcouru Iragna sup, le débit est correct, j’ai coincé ma corde et laissé mon 8, si une âme charitable passe par là...
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Avvicinamento: From the parking lot walk in the direction of the village center/bridge. Then left along the stream --> after the barrier you can see the last rappel (water level control) --> on the left side it goes past the material ropeway --> hiking trail up past the back of the houses --> hiking trail goes over small stone bridge --> signpost --> small house --> stone steps with railing --> iron gate --> chapel --> follow hiking trail until you leave approx. 510Hm --> left narrow trail down to the stream.
Giro: Wild and attractive canyon for experienced canyoneers. Walk with as little water as possible.\nAt the abseil point in the chute, which is about 15 m long and the end of which cannot be seen, be sure to traverse along the edge to the right to the intermediate level not yet visible from the first abseil point!\nIn general, the ascent of the lower part is connected.

Iragna (Intermedio): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2025-10-27: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) Iragna sup + intermedio preciosos tramos... No hicimos el inferior por que el dia se puso oscuro y la sensacion de frio...
2025-10-08: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (superieur II) On a parcouru Iragna sup, le débit est correct, j’ai coincé ma corde et laissé mon 8, si une âme charitable passe par là...
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Accesso: From Biasca drive in the direction of Bellinzona. At the main road near Iragna turn right and park at the large parking lot at the beginning of the village (sports field).
Ritorno: Either before the last part turn left out onto the path and down along it, or later out onto the stone bridge if you don't want to go all the way to the exit of the second part.

Iragna (Intermedio): Sito del contatore del livello dell'acqua

Iragna (Inferiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-10-26: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) Fait uniquement à partir du pont.Le débit malgré l'heure de pluie pendant la nuit ne m'a pas interpellé plus que ça. La mai...
2025-10-25: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) Parcouru uniquement la partie inférieure. L’équipement est bon sauf les MC en fixe qui sont très abîmées. On évite l’actif...
2025-10-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) DC+ Toujours aussi magnifique, R.A.SLe tob de 17 est démentiel ! Comme si on était dans un tub, pas violent mais bien pense...
Avvicinamento: From the parking lot walk in the direction of the village center/bridge. Then left along the creek --> after the barrier you can see the last rappel (water level control) --> on the left side you pass the material ropeway --> hiking trail up past the back of the houses --> hiking trail goes over small stone bridge --> signposts --> small House --> stone steps with railing --> iron gate --> chapel --> leave hiking trail at the right bend at approx. 450Hm --> left narrow path down to the creek --> right past the rock (put on harness for rock) --> ahead to the tree --> from the tree 6m rappel (entry 420Hm).
Giro: From the beginning you already have a very impressive view --> the first small pool you can slide (depending on gravel or stones) --> then follows immediately the approx. 40m waterfall (very slippery and sharp edges). This place can also be rappelled left 45m (!) outside the water (reachable via rope traverse) --> two short slides (flat) --> C22m downclimb (can also be rappelled outside the water) --> downclimb --> stone bridge --> short rappel or jump (5m) --> narrow channel (! Slippery) --> downclimb right about 20m (final part can also be rappelled) --> downclimb --> 2m downclimb right --> jump 6m (or rappel) --> final waterfall about 15m (very slippery, sharp edge) --> depending on the depth of the gump the last 2 places can also be rappelled (also possibility to rappel).

Iragna (Inferiore): Fine del canyon
2025-10-26: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) Fait uniquement à partir du pont.Le débit malgré l'heure de pluie pendant la nuit ne m'a pas interpellé plus que ça. La mai...
2025-10-25: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) Parcouru uniquement la partie inférieure. L’équipement est bon sauf les MC en fixe qui sont très abîmées. On évite l’actif...
2025-10-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) DC+ Toujours aussi magnifique, R.A.SLe tob de 17 est démentiel ! Comme si on était dans un tub, pas violent mais bien pense...
Ritorno: Exit directly at the starting point (who wants to jump a bit can do this at the end right of the rock (swimming possibility).

Iragna (Inferiore): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2025-10-26: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) Fait uniquement à partir du pont.Le débit malgré l'heure de pluie pendant la nuit ne m'a pas interpellé plus que ça. La mai...
2025-10-25: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) Parcouru uniquement la partie inférieure. L’équipement est bon sauf les MC en fixe qui sont très abîmées. On évite l’actif...
2025-10-24: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Iragna (inférieur) DC+ Toujours aussi magnifique, R.A.SLe tob de 17 est démentiel ! Comme si on était dans un tub, pas violent mais bien pense...
Accesso: From Biasca drive in the direction of Bellinzona. At the main road near Iragna turn right and park at the large parking lot at the beginning of the village (sports field).
Ritorno: Exit directly at the starting point (who wants to jump a bit can do this at the end right of the rock (swimming possibility).

Iragna (Inferiore): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita1
Accesso: From Biasca drive in the direction of Bellinzona. At the main road near Iragna turn right and park at the large parking lot at the beginning of the village (sports field).
Ritorno: Exit directly at the starting point (who wants to jump a bit can do this at the end right of the rock (swimming possibility).

Nala (Inferiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-10-06: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Osogna (inférieur) Équipement haut de gamme, à quelques exceptions près. C'est toujours une expérience inoubliable de faire cette superbe desc...
2025-10-06: Followed up with the helicopter and then climbed the middle and lower parts. Anchoring in the middle part is insufficient, in the lower part mostly excellent (with a few parts). Dead wild boar in the...
2025-10-04: Everything in perfect order. Very nice and worthwhile tour!
Avvicinamento: From the parking lot take the road above the cemetery to the right until the church (Santa Maria del Castello) --> behind the church a steep pilgrim path leads up next to the already visible canyon --> follow the steep path and pass the houses on the right (parallel to the canyon) --> after the last impassable steep part there is a slightly sloping path (sloping terrain) to the entry at about 460Hm.
Giro: Arrived at the first pool at approx. 450Hm it starts immediately with the rappel in the water --> over a removable traverese rope one comes to the first rappel point of approx. 30m with a sharp edge --> after this point the canyon becomes immediately narrower --> 2 approx. 15m rappel points follow whereby the 2. The second one leads through a narrow chute (problematic with a lot of water) --> a 25m and 20m rappel into a big basin --> now the canyon opens --> here you have the possibility to get out on the right side (small swimming pools) --> via a removable traverese rope you reach the chain anchor --> from there you have a super view into the C50 narrow waterfall (big water pressure and small basin!!!) --> the next place is again narrow and unclear, the water shoots in zig zag 25m down into a small hollow (very nice) --> the canyon opens again and you could get out here re already --> there follows another slide or jump from up to 20m (however, the big pool is only on the right side deep enough --> the next places are unproblematic --->finally you jump about 8m into the pool at about 280Hm.

Nala (Inferiore): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2025-10-06: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Osogna (inférieur) Équipement haut de gamme, à quelques exceptions près. C'est toujours une expérience inoubliable de faire cette superbe desc...
2025-10-06: Followed up with the helicopter and then climbed the middle and lower parts. Anchoring in the middle part is insufficient, in the lower part mostly excellent (with a few parts). Dead wild boar in the...
2025-10-04: Everything in perfect order. Very nice and worthwhile tour!
Accesso: From the freeway junction north of Bellinzona take the N2 towards Biasca. Passing through Claro and Cresciano we reach Osogna (11.4 km from the highway to the bridge over the Nala). After the bridge over the Nala, drive up to the cemetery and leave the car there.
Ritorno: From the last basin at 280Hm it goes right the way into the place --> here immediately right back to the parking lot.

Nala (Inferiore): Fine del canyon
2025-10-06: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Osogna (inférieur) Équipement haut de gamme, à quelques exceptions près. C'est toujours une expérience inoubliable de faire cette superbe desc...
2025-10-06: Followed up with the helicopter and then climbed the middle and lower parts. Anchoring in the middle part is insufficient, in the lower part mostly excellent (with a few parts). Dead wild boar in the...
2025-10-04: Everything in perfect order. Very nice and worthwhile tour!
Ritorno: From the last basin at 280Hm it goes right the way into the place --> here immediately right back to the parking lot.

Nala (Inferiore): Sito del contatore del livello dell'acqua
Idrologia: If necessary, water supply from the interconnected reservoir canal leading to the power plant (automatic opening of the sluice in case of problems in the canal or in the power plant, as in the case of the accident in 2001: https://www.nzz.ch/article7KF2C-ld.179745 ).

Cugnasco (superiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-06-01: 4 rocks washed over, no problem for canyonists who know the canyon very well.
2024-09-12: Good trip! Some nice abseils. Anchors are in good condition. The flow was normal today.
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Avvicinamento: We continue along the dirt road and after about 350m we come to the houses of Alpe Ronchi. Here we take a few steps downhill, then we see the signpost "Curogna 705" on a white background and a signpost on the right down to "Cugnasco 1h". We would come up here if we only had 1 car available. However, we continue horizontally here, following the signs for "Monti Velloni 1h". The path leads into the forest, but after a few meters it goes uphill to the left, while we take the faint trail that continues more or less horizontally. We pass a stone house on the left and now follow the path, which is sometimes slippery and barely perceptible, then clearly recognizable again. After a ridge, we find ourselves high above the Valle di Cugnasco. We pass - somewhat exposed - a small rock overhang, then continue downhill. Where the path exits abruptly in a narrow rock chute, we climb steeply down to the right of the chute to the stream (can also be rappelled from trees). Luca Nizzola: "If you survive the approach on foot ..."
Giro: The tour begins immediately with the highest and most impressive 55m waterfall (anchor left). After about 16m to the right of the watercourse (but practically in the fall line), there is a comfortable switch, from which you rappel the remaining 43m. This is followed by a small jump (S4). We jammed down the following chute a bit and then jumped. The next rappel (15m) leads left onto a wide ledge. If you want to avoid the following chute, you can take the anchor on the top left above the rock structure (approx. 20m). The following rappel from the block in the narrow chute (C8) can be unpleasant if there is a lot of water. But then you are soon at the last rappel. Here you reach the belay on the right outside the beam after about 8m (possibly with a redirection right above). From here you descend the last 25m almost dry. After about 300m we come to the entry into the Cugnasco inferiore, possibly our exit to the right and up to the parking lot at 450m above sea level. The path starts to the right of a large boulder that lies directly on the right bank.

Cugnasco (superiore): Fine del canyon
2025-06-01: 4 rocks washed over, no problem for canyonists who know the canyon very well.
2024-09-12: Good trip! Some nice abseils. Anchors are in good condition. The flow was normal today.
2024-09-11: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Cugnasco (supérieur) (Quelle:
Ritorno: Either as described above right up to the parking lot at 450m above sea level or at the exit of the lower parts right from the slide brake out to the road.

Cugnasco (superiore): Sito del contatore del livello dell'acqua
2025-06-01: 4 rocks washed over, no problem for canyonists who know the canyon very well.
2024-09-12: Good trip! Some nice abseils. Anchors are in good condition. The flow was normal today.
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Cugnasco (superiore): Parcheggio in uscita
Accesso: First as for Cugnasco inferiore: From the Locarno/Bellinzona road, turn off at the bridge over the stream in the village of Cugnasco and drive upstream on the left towards "Medoscio". 200 meters further on, in the parking lot on the left before the second bridge, you can park a car at the canyon exit if you want to add the Cugnasco superiore to the Cugnasco inferiore (450m above sea level). The road now winds steeply up the slope in hairpin bends. After the fourth left hairpin bend and the following right-hand bend, there is a small unpaved parking lot on the right. There are two signs opposite: "Via Medoscio" and a few meters further on "Sentee Colett" (park the lower car here if you only want to walk the upper part of the Cugnasco (450m above sea level). Continue uphill on the tarred road in the other car. After a left-hand bend and a longer straight section, there are 5 successive hairpin bends to the right and just as many to the left. At not quite 700m above sea level, we turn right after a detached house, pass the houses of the hamlet of Curogna on the north side, then keep left and park the second car about 400m after the turn-off (720m above sea level). The approach is also possible by bus, which runs approximately every 2 hours, with slightly shorter intervals in the morning.
Ritorno: Either as described above right up to the parking lot at 450m above sea level or at the exit of the lower parts right from the slide brake out to the road.

Cugnasco (superiore): Parcheggio all'entrata
Accesso: First as for Cugnasco inferiore: From the Locarno/Bellinzona road, turn off at the bridge over the stream in the village of Cugnasco and drive upstream on the left towards "Medoscio". 200 meters further on, in the parking lot on the left before the second bridge, you can park a car at the canyon exit if you want to add the Cugnasco superiore to the Cugnasco inferiore (450m above sea level). The road now winds steeply up the slope in hairpin bends. After the fourth left hairpin bend and the following right-hand bend, there is a small unpaved parking lot on the right. There are two signs opposite: "Via Medoscio" and a few meters further on "Sentee Colett" (park the lower car here if you only want to walk the upper part of the Cugnasco (450m above sea level). Continue uphill on the tarred road in the other car. After a left-hand bend and a longer straight section, there are 5 successive hairpin bends to the right and just as many to the left. At not quite 700m above sea level, we turn right after a detached house, pass the houses of the hamlet of Curogna on the north side, then keep left and park the second car about 400m after the turn-off (720m above sea level). The approach is also possible by bus, which runs approximately every 2 hours, with slightly shorter intervals in the morning.
Ritorno: Either as described above right up to the parking lot at 450m above sea level or at the exit of the lower parts right from the slide brake out to the road.

Val Grande (inferiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (inférieur) Moins d'eau que dans leVal di Gei. Mais une superbe canyon que nous avons effectuée depuis le départ jusqu'au pont de pierr...
2025-10-05: Partly only single hooks, many old anchors, partly wobbly or not correct in the rock. Cold water at this time of year. Air temperature was pleasant.
2025-09-21: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (inférieur) Une corde coupée malheureusement sur la C18. Merci aux prochains de la ramasser (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/ca...
Avvicinamento: From the parked car on the path further upstream, keeping right through the estate of a "collector" and on a bridge over the stream. Here you can easily see the last part of the descent. After the bridge, go up on the tarred road. This crosses the Val Grande again. Where you reach some houses you go up on a mule track under chestnut trees on the right towards Salvabella - at the same time apparently a kind of Calvary path. At a prominent bend to the left, a path branches off to the right under the trees. But leave it after a few meters to the right and on unclear tracks steeply down to the stream (entry). Description if you park at the barrier: From the barrier approx. 50m to the first small stone bridge (water level check!) --> then along the road over iron bridge with wooden beams up to right small stone house with hiking mark --> past behind the house over small wooden bridge --> past small chapel --> further up again small wooden bridge and house with stables --> up again. Wooden bridge and house with stable --> now it's only a few meters until a trail mark on the rock and right. a tree with a hole in the middle show the way to the streambed (450Hm) --> after a short distance descend via rope traverse into the streambed.
Giro: After the entry come 3 small pools with short slides --> 20m rappel left or 7m rappel and 8m jump (!) --> very nice 30m rappel in large pools --> from here the canyon is somewhat narrower --> there are several rappels that are always well visible by fixed ropes or in more water alternatives open --> who high jumps in deep pools comes in this canyon at his expense --> at the end you come back to the stone bridge where another beautiful 20m rappel with a 5m slide crowns the conclusion.

Val Grande (inferiore): Fine del canyon
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (inférieur) Moins d'eau que dans leVal di Gei. Mais une superbe canyon que nous avons effectuée depuis le départ jusqu'au pont de pierr...
2025-10-05: Partly only single hooks, many old anchors, partly wobbly or not correct in the rock. Cold water at this time of year. Air temperature was pleasant.
2025-09-21: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (inférieur) Une corde coupée malheureusement sur la C18. Merci aux prochains de la ramasser (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/ca...
Ritorno: After the slide right up over stone bridge to the road (parking lot).

Val Grande (inferiore): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (inférieur) Moins d'eau que dans leVal di Gei. Mais une superbe canyon que nous avons effectuée depuis le départ jusqu'au pont de pierr...
2025-10-05: Partly only single hooks, many old anchors, partly wobbly or not correct in the rock. Cold water at this time of year. Air temperature was pleasant.
2025-09-21: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (inférieur) Une corde coupée malheureusement sur la C18. Merci aux prochains de la ramasser (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com/ca...
Accesso: Coming from Locarno, turn into the Maggia Valley at Ponte Brola. After about 4.5 km, cross the stream coming from Val Grande and, immediately after the bridge, turn right onto a dirt road. This is followed to its exit, the last meters across an agricultural estate. Now on the side of the road above the stream park car. An alternative access is via the tarred road that leaves to the right before the bridge. Park here in front of the barrier in a suitable place.
Ritorno: After the slide right up over stone bridge to the road (parking lot).

Gei (Inferiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Conditions assez fraîches et niveau d'eau assez sportif, certains bassins tournent vigoureusement. L'avant-dernière cascade est le point f...
2025-10-05: Last part of the access very exposed in places. Beautiful canyon. Mostly only single pitons. Quite cold water at this time of year.
2025-09-11: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Équipement ras, dc++ (Quelle:
Avvicinamento: From the parking lot (church) at the stone bridge check the water level --> continue through the small wooden gate --> continue left past the house, up the rock steps --> below the small chapel follow the hiking trail (marked with blue waves and arrow) always to the left --> in a bend follow the hunters path slightly downhill --> over Zulaufbach again steeply uphill to a clearing with rocks on the ground --> at approx. 515Hm follow the path through steep terrain (fixed ropes) to the stream --> get in 480Hm.
Giro: At the entry there is a slide (right slide!) or C12 --> immediately followed by the next slide with 8m or C13 --> after that there are several pools and many abseiling points which can usually be jumped (depending on the water level) --> in the last third there are the higher abseiling points 20m, 45m, 30m --> the 45m can also be abseiled right. The 45m can also be rappelled over 3 trees or you can rappel in the water until after 45m there is a traverse to the 14m jump (rappeling from the tree is also possible) --> now follow an 8m and 30m rappel --> the last pools can be mastered with the rope or (jumping!).

Gei (Inferiore): Fine del canyon
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Conditions assez fraîches et niveau d'eau assez sportif, certains bassins tournent vigoureusement. L'avant-dernière cascade est le point f...
2025-10-05: Last part of the access very exposed in places. Beautiful canyon. Mostly only single pitons. Quite cold water at this time of year.
2025-09-11: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Équipement ras, dc++ (Quelle:
Ritorno: Exit right directly at the church (parking lot).

Gei (Inferiore): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
2025-10-05: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Conditions assez fraîches et niveau d'eau assez sportif, certains bassins tournent vigoureusement. L'avant-dernière cascade est le point f...
2025-10-05: Last part of the access very exposed in places. Beautiful canyon. Mostly only single pitons. Quite cold water at this time of year.
2025-09-11: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Gei Équipement ras, dc++ (Quelle:
Accesso: From Locarno --> up to Gordevio --> after the tunnel before the 2nd bridge at the house with the blue roof up on the right --> past the soccer field --> left over the bridge --> right over cobblestones to the church with fountain --> park here.
Ritorno: Exit right directly at the church (parking lot).

Gei (Inferiore): Sito del contatore del livello dell'acqua

Giumaglio (inferiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-10-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Giumaglio Nous n'avons parcouru que la partie inférieure, avec l´approche juste après la maison.Au moins la moitié des ancrages sont extrêmeme...
2025-10-10: Accessible from the water level, but high. Infoline had no objections. Very nice tour. Some anchor points very good, others so-so
Commento: 3. Möglichkeit
Avvicinamento: From the parking lot, walk towards the church --> behind it, several narrow alleys lead to the hiking trail that leads up to Cappella di Cima --> the stone steps go up steeply throughout --> past the iron gate to a small stone house with a fountain (approx. 540m) --> behind this house you have the first descent option into the canyon (entry Nizzola Eldorado Ticino)--> 2nd option is a little further up at the pilgrimage house --> follow the stone wall here until you reach a steel cable with a tree --> 3rd option is at the 2nd pilgrimage house on the right at the pilgrimage house. The second option is a little further up at the pilgrimage house --> follow the stone wall until you reach a steel cable and an abseiling point R25 from a tree --> 3rd option at the 2nd pilgrimage house right towards Camusegn and follow the path to the bridge.
Giro: Long option: Walk along the stone wall at the first option house to the rappel from Baum (R25) --> now you are standing in the streambed --> a short walking passage follows through a mighty chaos of rocks that you can easily bypass on the left --> there are further small climbs up to the gigantic granite boulders that you bypass on the left via a rope traverse --> after further climbing on the left there is a boulder with a fixed rope and rappel C15 through a gap --> a nice jump or rappel follows. rappel of approx. 10m into a very deep pool --> after the swimming passage it gets narrower --> rappel left approx. 16m --> narrow pool in very clear water up to the point where you can jump, rappel or slide (deep pool) --> the next point is very narrow, so jumping is only for experienced climbers --> the next 40m of rappels are lined up at different depths and some have sharp edges --> the view of the next pool and the valley is beautiful (the afternoon sun is ideal) --> the last rappel can be bypassed on the right, but the lowest pool at approx. 350Hm still invites for a swim. The indicated access and descent times apply to the entry as described in Eldorado Ticino. The description of the tour between the bridge and the Nizzola entry is missing. Be careful on the sharp edges;

Giumaglio (inferiore): Fine del canyon
2025-10-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Giumaglio Nous n'avons parcouru que la partie inférieure, avec l´approche juste après la maison.Au moins la moitié des ancrages sont extrêmeme...
2025-10-10: Accessible from the water level, but high. Infoline had no objections. Very nice tour. Some anchor points very good, others so-so
Ritorno: At the pool before the bridge (ca. 360Hm) right up the stone steps and left through the wooden gate to the road and to the first or second parking lot.

Giumaglio (inferiore): Sito del contatore del livello dell'acqua
2025-10-10: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Giumaglio Nous n'avons parcouru que la partie inférieure, avec l´approche juste après la maison.Au moins la moitié des ancrages sont extrêmeme...
2025-10-10: Accessible from the water level, but high. Infoline had no objections. Very nice tour. Some anchor points very good, others so-so
Idrologia: Infoline power plant: +41 91 756 93 01

Giumaglio (inferiore): Parcheggio Entrata e uscita
Accesso: From Biasca ri. Locarno --> into the Maggia valley --> into the village Giumaglio over the bridge and immediately the first street to the right --> here li first parking possibility or follow the street to the right and directly at the bridge small parking possibility --> here you already have a view of the last rappel C40 and the water level (approx. 360Hm).
Ritorno: At the pool before the bridge (ca. 360Hm) right up the stone steps and left through the wooden gate to the road and to the first or second parking lot.

Giumaglio (inferiore): Partenza alternativa del canyon
Commento: Einstieg Nizzola
Avvicinamento: From the parking lot, walk towards the church --> behind it, several narrow alleys lead to the hiking trail that leads up to Cappella di Cima --> the stone steps go up steeply throughout --> past the iron gate to a small stone house with a fountain (approx. 540m) --> behind this house you have the first descent option into the canyon (entry Nizzola Eldorado Ticino)--> 2nd option is a little further up at the pilgrimage house --> follow the stone wall here until you reach a steel cable with a tree --> 3rd option is at the 2nd pilgrimage house on the right at the pilgrimage house. The second option is a little further up at the pilgrimage house --> follow the stone wall until you reach a steel cable and an abseiling point R25 from a tree --> 3rd option at the 2nd pilgrimage house right towards Camusegn and follow the path to the bridge.
Giro: Long option: Walk along the stone wall at the first option house to the rappel from Baum (R25) --> now you are standing in the streambed --> a short walking passage follows through a mighty chaos of rocks that you can easily bypass on the left --> there are further small climbs up to the gigantic granite boulders that you bypass on the left via a rope traverse --> after further climbing on the left there is a boulder with a fixed rope and rappel C15 through a gap --> a nice jump or rappel follows. rappel of approx. 10m into a very deep pool --> after the swimming passage it gets narrower --> rappel left approx. 16m --> narrow pool in very clear water up to the point where you can jump, rappel or slide (deep pool) --> the next point is very narrow, so jumping is only for experienced climbers --> the next 40m of rappels are lined up at different depths and some have sharp edges --> the view of the next pool and the valley is beautiful (the afternoon sun is ideal) --> the last rappel can be bypassed on the right, but the lowest pool at approx. 350Hm still invites for a swim. The indicated access and descent times apply to the entry as described in Eldorado Ticino. The description of the tour between the bridge and the Nizzola entry is missing. Be careful on the sharp edges;

Sponde: Inizio del canyon
2025-10-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sponde Très beau avec ce mélange de ludique et de GV.Faut un peu d'optimisme au sommet des grandes verticales, mais y a toujours un relais qui...
2025-10-07: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sponde Un canyon fantastique qui a tout pour plaire : toboggans et sauts dans la première partie, descentes en rappel extrêmement hautes, sole...
2025-10-07: An extremely long day, even the access is tough. It's a long, hard climb, but on superiore hiking trails. So it's easy to walk and easy to find. The Sponde Canyon is extremely spectacular in many way...
Avvicinamento: On the side of the fountain there is a path with the signs "Lualt, Madonna di Monte, Bignasco" and Sentiero di montagna. The trail continues left up the mountain, passing several small streams, chapels and houses. For the tour and the long access (mostly wooded) you should take enough to drink! At a fork in the road (at a considerable height) turn left. After some time you will come across a ruin and then a beautiful stone cottage on an open area. The trail continues to the left and passes other ruins. After an open space you can already see one of the high waterfalls. From here you continue to a stone house at about 990 meters above sea level, surrounded by beech trees. There, on the left side, a steep path leads down to the stream/bridge at about 890Hm. Even further up (from the stone house), at the large bridge that leads over the stream, getting on does not necessarily pay off (only some entertaining slides).
Giro: This canyoning tour is only for absolute canyoning professionals who like high technical rappels. The slides and jumps at the beginning of the tour are very entertaining, although not always easy to assess. Some blockages and steps can be bypassed via the slope. Not too much time should be wasted on the small steps anyway, as the high rappels are very technical and time consuming. Communication at the intermediate levels is not always easy due to the rappelling height and the rushing of the water. Also, the pitons/eyes should be checked before hooking up (some were loose/defective on our ascent!). There are some emergency exits (see topographic view in the book Eldorado Ticino), which mostly lead over steep terrain. Overall, for the long access, the tour offers some entertaining slides/jumps and lots of high rappels with nice views. The beginning and final part can be skipped / bypassed depending on your mood.

Sponde: Fine del canyon
2025-10-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sponde Très beau avec ce mélange de ludique et de GV.Faut un peu d'optimisme au sommet des grandes verticales, mais y a toujours un relais qui...
2025-10-07: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sponde Un canyon fantastique qui a tout pour plaire : toboggans et sauts dans la première partie, descentes en rappel extrêmement hautes, sole...
2025-10-07: An extremely long day, even the access is tough. It's a long, hard climb, but on superiore hiking trails. So it's easy to walk and easy to find. The Sponde Canyon is extremely spectacular in many way...
Ritorno: From the last large pool, you will soon reach the road/parking lot on the right at an altitude of approx. 350m. If you don't have a second car, walk an additional 20-25 minutes to the fountain/hiking trail in Someo.

Sponde: Parcheggio all'entrata
2025-10-18: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sponde Très beau avec ce mélange de ludique et de GV.Faut un peu d'optimisme au sommet des grandes verticales, mais y a toujours un relais qui...
2025-10-07: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Sponde Un canyon fantastique qui a tout pour plaire : toboggans et sauts dans la première partie, descentes en rappel extrêmement hautes, sole...
2025-10-07: An extremely long day, even the access is tough. It's a long, hard climb, but on superiore hiking trails. So it's easy to walk and easy to find. The Sponde Canyon is extremely spectacular in many way...
Accesso: From Locarno you drive into the beautiful Maggia Valley --> on the main road you drive through several small villages until you reach the village of Someo. There are 2 parking options in Someo, the best of which is in the center of the village by the fountain and a bridge (where the hiking trail leaves). Before the tour, however, you should check the water level and park the shuttle car at the exit. There is a large parking area on the right after a long bend to the left.
Ritorno: From the last large pool, you will soon reach the road/parking lot on the right at an altitude of approx. 350m. If you don't have a second car, walk an additional 20-25 minutes to the fountain/hiking trail in Someo.

Sponde: Parcheggio in uscita
Accesso: From Locarno you drive into the beautiful Maggia Valley --> on the main road you drive through several small villages until you reach the village of Someo. There are 2 parking options in Someo, the best of which is in the center of the village by the fountain and a bridge (where the hiking trail leaves). Before the tour, however, you should check the water level and park the shuttle car at the exit. There is a large parking area on the right after a long bend to the left.
Ritorno: From the last large pool, you will soon reach the road/parking lot on the right at an altitude of approx. 350m. If you don't have a second car, walk an additional 20-25 minutes to the fountain/hiking trail in Someo.

Sponde: Sito del contatore del livello dell'acqua

Val Grande (superiore): Inizio del canyon
2025-09-09: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (supérieur) DC+ (Quelle:
2025-08-14: Acqua tiepida per 30-40 l/s. Armi ok
Avvicinamento: Initially as for Val Gr. inferiore: from the parked car on the path continue upstream, keeping right through the property of a "collector" and on a bridge over the creek. After the bridge, go up on the tarred road. This crosses the Val Grande again. Where you reach some houses, you go up on a mule track under chestnut trees on the right towards Salvabella - apparently a kind of Calvary path. At a prominent bend to the left (520m a.s.l.), a path branches off to the right under trees, signifying the beginning of the descent to the entry to the lower part of Val Grande.\But we continue up the main path, passing the few houses of the hamlet of Dömna (60m a.s.l.) and at 765m a.s.l. we come to a fork in the path with a signpost: we follow the instruction "Cortascia, Chiegg" to the right and at 800m a.s.l. we reach the stone bridge over our stream - in front of it on the right a somewhat larger wayside shrine. To the left of the bridge, a chute leads down to the entry.
Giro: Arriving at the stone bridge (approx. 770m) you can immediately enjoy the wonderful view --> to make the descent into the stream before the bridge left safe, a rope should be set up on the railing approx. 15m --> then it starts immediately with the rappels in open terrain R4, C37, C25, R30, R26 --> over the next small steps you can slide or descend --> then follows a rappel left approx. 27m before it gets narrower --> in the narrow place is left approx. 5m rappel (large jammed tree) --> several uncomplicated rappels follow in between short walking passages and small climbs --> when you reach the large boulders you have the option of taking the emergency exit on the left --> after the rock arch there is an inflow on the left and a large clamping block with the key point C26 on the left (the arrival pool is narrow and turbulent - -> dangerous if there is a lot of water)-> dangerous if there is a lot of water) --> after this breathtaking place there is a small narrow passage --> the next abseils are no longer difficult --> in between there are always walking and downclimbs --> at the end of the superiore the terrain becomes flatter --> at an open point (slight left bend) you have an exit at approx. 450Hm right the exit.

Val Grande (superiore): Fine del canyon
2025-09-09: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Grande (supérieur) DC+ (Quelle:
2025-08-14: Acqua tiepida per 30-40 l/s. Armi ok
Ritorno: At about 450Hm there is a steep exit or access from the canyon on the right --> once at the top, turn left and return to the trail that has already gone up --> follow it to the parking lot --> 2nd option: via Val Grande to the trail that has already gone up --> follow it to the parking lot --> 2nd option: descend via Val Grande inferiore (2-3h).