Below we offer the most well-known and most-visited descents with data up to date as of October 2013.
Available in the Municipalities:
CLAINO CON OSTENO
PIGRA
The times, which are merely an indication, refer to a group of 3-4 people. Beauty with increasing scale from 1 to 7. In all cases, anchors are more than sufficient. Remember that they are all ravines with a torrential character, with some periods which are almost dry and others where flooding prevents any access. The summer thunderstorms can cause a rapid increase in flow in a short period of time, so check the volume of water (at the exit to the valley) and always check the weather. Mobile coverage 35/100 - Emergency 112/118.
CAMOGGIE - Pigra - Colonno Definitely technical, with exposed handrails and high drops 65 (45+20) and 110 (55+55), excellent view of Lake Como. Very interesting approach with Pigra cable car which reduces the approach time to 2 km by shuttle and 15 min on foot. South exposure. Vertical/aquatic/difficulty V4/a2/III Beauty 4 Elevation Gain 400 m Length 1300 m Max. drop 110 m No. drops 13 Approach (minutes) 75 Exit (minutes) 10 Journey time 5 h Shuttle km
LIRONE - Claino - Osteno Perla in Moltrasio limestone. Very busy and fun with dives, remarkable tobogganing. Pay attention to the extent of the bottleneck after the hydro SX confluence. The next pool with cavitation holds back enough. Initially simple but with a grand finale. North-east exposure. Vertical/aquatic/difficulty V3/a4/VI Beauty 5/6 Elevation Gain 220 m Length 1200 m Max. drop 16 m No. drops 6 Approach (minutes) 5 Exit (minutes) 2 Journey time 3.5 h Shuttle Km 4 Km
SANTA GIULIA - Claino - Osteno Fairy gorge with a beautiful and evocative final waterfall of 60 metres (5 metres handrail).Possible shuttle 4 km + 3 km unapproved, unprotected and unpaved road (4x4). Vertical/aquatic/difficulty V4/a3/III Beauty 3/4 Elevation gain 210 m Length 1000 m Max drop 60 m No. drops 7 Approach (minutes) 70 Exit (minutes) 4 Journey time 3.5 h Shuttle Km see
STRUCTURES - CANYONING a KM ZERO: organises splendid descents in San Fedele Intelvi accompanied by mountain guides specialised in canyoning. For more info: Antonio 0039 335 548 0565 (within the opening hours of the Salandin shoe shop) - Facebook: Canyoning Kmzero. - CANYONING MLG: also offers descents outside the Lario Intel area - accompanied by a mountain guide specialised in canyoning. For more info: Paolo 0039 335 6871079 - Mario 0041 792778368 - www.mariolaguida.com For both structures: booking request. Also shuttle service. Children allowed over the age of 12 if accompanied by an adult. Possibility to rent all the technical equipment. Own clothing: swimsuit, trekking boots (for use in the water), towel, change of clothes and shoes.
DIFFICULTY - Check the indications in the table.
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT - 5 mm wetsuit, neoprene boots, harness with lanyard, helmet and life jacket.
USEFUL INFORMATION - Canyoning consists of a descent on foot through watercourses which flow into narrow gorges deeply carved into the rock and characterised by a reduced flow and steep slopes. Canyoning means experiencing the thrill of adventure in a wild environment, the fun of swimming, diving and slipping inside wonderful canyons smoothed by the water. In our area, over the centuries the streams have carved deep ravines which are perfect for this potentially dangerous activity. It is not an individual sport, but a group one. The amount of material needed for the descent and safety issues mean that we advise avoiding going in groups of fewer than 4 people. Preferred qualities are good stamina and good swimming and climbing skills.