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Maggiatal Val Grande canyoning for beginners

4.918 reviewsBooked 36×GordevioOperated by Ticino OutdoorWeather

The guided canyoning tour for beginners takes you through the beautiful Val Grande. You climb, swim and jump through the exciting gorge in the Locarno-Maggia Valley region.

CancellationNon-refundable
Meeting pointla Stráda di Mulítt 7, 6672 Gordevio, GPS:46°13'27.0 "N 8°44'58.4 "E

Highlights

  • Experience 4 hours of canyoning for beginners in the Maggia Valley in Ticino
  • You can optionally experience jumps from a height of 10 meters
  • Possibility to adjust the level of difficulty for more experienced users
  • Climb through stunning rock formations and natural pools
  • Overcome one of the longest slides in Ticino at 25 meters

Description

Val Grande is ideal for anyone new to canyoning. This guided tour through the Maggia Valley is perfect for your first canyoning experience: you can bypass most obstacles or choose an easier alternative. If you’re keen to discover this fantastic, action-packed sport, this beginner-friendly tour is just the thing. Explore Val Grande and soak up the spectacular atmosphere of this beautiful gorge.

Your adventure starts with a briefing from your guide. You’ll learn everything you need to make your way through Val Grande safely and have a great time. One of Ticino’s most impressive valleys, Val Grande will surprise you with its stunning rock formations and the waterfall known as “Little Niagara”. Along with thrilling jumps and climbing opportunities, the tour ends with a 25-metre natural water slide — one of the longest in Ticino.

Practical information

  • Requirements: good health and fitness, no fear of heights, sure-footedness
  • What to bring: swimwear, towel, sports base layers, contact lenses, glasses strap (risk of loss)

Inclusions

  • Included:

    4 hours guided canyoning

  • Included:

    Certified gorge guide

  • Included:

    Introduction

  • Included:

    2 pieces - 5mm - wetsuit with hood

  • Included:

    Neoprene socks and special canyoning shoes

  • Included:

    Certified canyoning equipment, canyoning harness, helmet

  • Optional:

    Pick-up service from the SBB stations Castione, Cadenazzo or Tenero

  • Optional:

    Hire GoPro 8 Actioncam

  • Optional:

    Photo package

Meeting point

la Stráda di Mulítt 7, 6672 Gordevio, GPS:46°13'27.0 "N 8°44'58.4 "E

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Important information

  • Inform your guide about any health problems
  • Bring: important medication, contact lenses
  • You should be able to swim at least 20 m
  • Minimum age: 12 years

Reviews

4.9

18 Reviews

Esther10 Sept 2026

It was an awesome team event. Raquel guided us safely, skillfully, and with a lot of heart through the gorge. Courage pays off! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Severin9 Jul 2026

Great guide (Enrico), exciting tour with lots of slides and jumps. Small group. My boys and I had a blast.

Susanne1 Aug 2025

We went as a family (aged 12 and 16). We all really enjoyed it. Akos was an excellent guide—highly professional, very friendly, and genuinely likable. Definitely recommended!

Barbara30 May 2025

Super beautiful nature, perfect for beginners but also for anyone who’s brave 😊 Guide Akos is incredibly experienced and professional, great job! Thanks

Jan8 Sept 2024

We had the great pleasure of joining the Maggiatal Val Grande canyoning tour for beginners, and it was simply amazing! Our guide Akos was incredibly friendly and created a great atmosphere with his professional yet relaxed style. He helped each of us feel safe and comfortable, turning the tour into an unforgettable experience. Despite heavy rain the day before and a necessary change of location, everything was perfectly organized, and we had loads of fun. It was our first time canyoning, but definitely not the last! Thanks a lot for this awesome experience.

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