The Vira Gorge is located in the canton of Ticino near the city of Lugano. It is around two kilometers long and can be reached on foot in ten minutes from the village of Vira Gambarogno. The Riale di Vira mountain stream flows through the gorge. The canyon features spectacular rock formations and crystal-clear water. Compared to other gorges, the rocks here are less steep and are therefore ideal for families and beginners in canyoning. The Riale di Vira flows directly into Lake Maggiore after around five kilometers.
The Vira Gorge is located in the canton of Ticino near the city of Lugano. It is around two kilometers long and can be reached on foot in ten minutes from the village of Vira Gambarogno. The Riale di Vira mountain stream flows through the gorge. The canyon features spectacular rock formations and crystal-clear water. Compared to other gorges, the rocks here are less steep and are therefore ideal for families and beginners in canyoning. The Riale di Vira flows directly into Lake Maggiore after around five kilometers.
This beginner canyoning tour is suitable for the whole family. Even small children and people with little swimming experience can go through the Vira Gorge in Ticino.
This beginner canyoning tour is suitable for the whole family. Even small children and people with little swimming experience can go through the Vira Gorge in Ticino.
+ Minimum age: 6 years (info to guide if under 12 years old) + Sporting condition, ability to swim, no fear of heights, surefootedness + Bring: personal medication + Inform guide about health problems
per person
from CHF 119
This beginner canyoning tour is suitable for the whole family. Even small children and people with little swimming experience can go through the Vira Gorge in Ticino.
+ Minimum age: 6 years (info to guide if under 12 years old) + Sporting condition, ability to swim, no fear of heights, surefootedness + Bring: personal medication + Inform guide about health problems
During a canyoning tour through the Val di Vira, you can try out whether you like canyoning. You do what you enjoy and learn about jumps, slides and dives under supervision.
+ Minimum of 4 people + Minimum age: 6 years + Good physical condition required + Not suitable for people with back or joint problems + Bring along: Swimwear, towel, change of clothes, medication, food/drink, waterproof sunscreen
Tickets for Vira Gorge differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
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| Price | PriceCHF 89per person | PriceCHF 119per person |
| Rating | Rating5.0 / 52 Reviews | |
| Popularity | Popularity3 booked | Popularity4 booked |
| Duration | Duration3 hr | Duration3 hr 30 min |
| Meeting point | Meeting pointParkplatz Al Sentée Dal Ragn, 6574 Vira (Gambarogno), GPS: 46°08'33.5"N 8°50'24.3"E | Meeting pointAl Sentée Dal Ragn, 6574 Vira (Gambarogno) |
| Languages | LanguagesGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian | LanguagesEnglish, German |
| Provider | ProviderTicino Outdoor | ProviderPurelements |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 48 hours before |
| Check availability | Check availability |
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