Orino Canyoning for Experienced Adventurers from Malvaglia
Highlights
- Cross the lower Orino Canyon in the Malvaglia Valley
- Enjoy a mix of jumps, slides, and beautiful abseiling sections
- Abseil down an 80 m waterfall at the end
- Discover the gorge from above, starting at an old Roman bridge
- Follow a sporty and demanding route below the reservoir
Description
This canyoning tour takes you through the lower Orino Canyon in Val Malvaglia. The gorge is sporty and challenging, aimed at people with canyoning experience and confident rappelling skills. Throughout the canyon, jumps, slides, and distinctive abseil points alternate continuously.
Even before you start, the gorge can be admired from an old Roman bridge. After that, a varied route unfolds below the reservoir, featuring many water passages. At the end, an 80 m high waterfall awaits, giving this tour a memorable finish.
canyoning equipment
- Hypoallergenic neoprene suit (2-piece; pants and jacket) with hood
- Canyoning shoes and hypoallergenic neoprene socks
- Canyoning harness and two self-locking devices with screw gate carabiners
- Rockfall-certified helmet
What you should bring
- Swimwear (swimming trunks, swimsuit, bikini)
- Towel
- For climbing and colder temperatures or if you generally feel cold, you can wear snug functional underwear, ski underwear, or similar, which you can also wear under your wetsuit. IMPORTANT: It should be made of synthetic fiber or merino wool (not cotton, as cotton tends to cool rather than warm).
- Change of clothes for after the tour
- Any necessary medication for you (asthma spray, allergy medicine, etc.)
- Food/drinks for before and after
- Sunscreen (water resistant)
Inclusions
Guided Canyoning Tour
Certified Gorge Guide
Canyoning Gear
Safety Briefing
Photo Service
Food and Drinks
Meeting point
Via Orino 6, 6713 Malvaglia (den genauen Treffpunkt teilt dir der Anbieter am Vortag mit)
Via Orino 6, 6713 Malvaglia, Switzerland
Important information
- Minimum age: approximately 16 years when accompanied by adults
- Minimum group size: 2 people
- Bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and any necessary medications
- Required: strong swimming skills, good overall health, excellent fitness level, surefootedness, and no fear of heights
- Necessary: experience with abseiling and canyoning
- Canyon, start time, and requirements may change depending on weather
- Do not wear cotton fabrics
- Glasses or contact lenses are allowed; recommended to use a glasses strap and waterproof case
- Remove jewelry and piercings before the tour
Provider
Operated by
Purelements
Verified provider





