Discover the magnificent and demanding gorge of Pontirone for a superb canyoning experience in Ticino!
Delve into the heart of Ticino's granite landscape and embark on an extreme canyoning adventure in the Pontirone canyon. Nestled deep within the rugged terrain, Pontirone offers a challenging yet breathtaking canyoning experience in Ticino. As you traverse the lower stretch of the gorge in Biasca, prepare to be awed by its sheer beauty and formidable obstacles. Often hailed as the "little sister" of the famed Lodrino Canyon, Pontirone captivates adventurers with its magnificent scenery and demanding terrain.
Your canyoning tour in Ticino begins with thrilling climbing sections amidst massive granite slabs, setting the tone for an adrenaline-fuelled expedition. Your journeyin the Pontirone canyon will lead you over a towering 40-meter-high waterfall, where you'll navigate using ropes amidst the canyon's deep crevices. Traverse through a spectacular cave-like terrain, tackling tremendous leaps, challenging abseils, and navigating a twisting rocky channel filled with rushing water. The final stretch, shrouded in darkness, adds an extra layer of excitement to the adventure.
Challenge yourself by joining this extreme canyoning excursion in the Pontirone Canyon in Ticino!
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Practical information
Looking for a sporty canyoning excursion in Ticino? Discover the Pontirone canyon with professional guides!
- Jumps: Up to 11 m (36.09 ft).
- Slides: Some up to 8 m (26.25 ft).
- Abseils: Up to 45 m (147.64 ft).
Please allow for 4hrs in total for this activity, including around 2hrs of canyoning.
- Meet your guides at the Canyoning base Osogna-Cresciano Stazione
- Guides will provide travel information and equipment at the base.
- After changing, travel to Pontirone to begin the hike to the gorge's entrance (40 minutes).
- Receive a thorough safety briefing, instructions, and familiarization exercises before starting.
- Embark on an exhilarating journey through the canyon's cave-like terrain.
- After the trip, enjoy a Happy Landing Apero prepared by the guides, complete with snacks and drinks.
Previous canyoning or climbing experience isn't required but is of advantage.
You must know how to swim and be surefooted to take part in the excursion.
This activity isn't suitable for pregnant women.
- Canyoning instructor
- Wetsuit/booties
- Helmet
- Ropes
- Harness
- Refreshments
- Safety certification & company liability insurance
- Photos and videos
- Spare change of clothes
- Swimwear/towel
- Camera/GoPro
- Backpack
- If needed: sports band for your glasses
- Depending on the weather we advice you to bring additional synthetic sports underwear for better pr