The Iragna Gorge is located in the Swiss canton of Ticino, near the small village of Iragna. What sets the gorge apart are its impressive rock formations and the crystal-clear water that flows through the narrow gorge. If you are looking for adventure, you will love the climbing opportunities on the steep walls of the gorge. Canyoning is also very popular in the Iragna Gorge. You climb and jump through narrow passages and waterfalls. The gorge contains easy as well as difficult and very difficult passages. There are several hiking trails that lead you to beautiful viewpoints. In summer, you have the opportunity to swim and cool off in the refreshing water of the gorge.
The Iragna Gorge is located in the Swiss canton of Ticino, near the small village of Iragna. What sets the gorge apart are its impressive rock formations and the crystal-clear water that flows through the narrow gorge. If you are looking for adventure, you will love the climbing opportunities on the steep walls of the gorge. Canyoning is also very popular in the Iragna Gorge. You climb and jump through narrow passages and waterfalls. The gorge contains easy as well as difficult and very difficult passages. There are several hiking trails that lead you to beautiful viewpoints. In summer, you have the opportunity to swim and cool off in the refreshing water of the gorge.
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Experience a guided canyoning tour through the Iragna Gorge with waterfalls, emerald pools, and steep rock walls. You jump, slide, and rappel your way through wild nature.
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Experience a guided canyoning tour through the Iragna Gorge with waterfalls, emerald pools, and steep rock walls. You jump, slide, and rappel your way through wild nature.
+ Minimum age: 16 years + Bring: swimwear, towel, and personal medication + Weather, water levels, or terrain may require adjustments, cancellations, or rescheduling + Required: good health and basic physical fitness, basic swimming skills, sure-footedness, and no fear of heights + Recommended: canyoning experience
Experience a guided canyoning tour through the Iragna Gorge with waterfalls, emerald pools, and steep rock walls. You jump, slide, and rappel your way through wild nature.
+ Minimum age: 16 years + Bring: swimwear, towel, and personal medication + Weather, water levels, or terrain may require adjustments, cancellations, or rescheduling + Required: good health and basic physical fitness, basic swimming skills, sure-footedness, and no fear of heights + Recommended: canyoning experience
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This breathtaking canyoning tour through the Iragna Gorge is specially designed for beginners. But experienced canyoneers will also feel at home here. A high adrenaline level is guaranteed with jumps, slides and waterfalls. The deepest jump is over 14 meters.
+ Requirements: athletic fitness, a head for heights, sure-footedness, ability to swim at least 20 m and hike uphill for 20 minutes + Inform your guide about any health problems + Bring: important medication
In the Iragna Gorge, you’ll get an adrenaline rush during the guided tour that lasts all day. This part of the top canyon is designed for canyoning pros.
+ Minimum age: about 16 years when accompanied by an adult + Minimum group size: 2 people + Good physical condition required + Not suitable if you have back or joint problems + Required: experience with abseiling + Advantageous: canyoning experience + Bring: swimwear, towel, change of clothes, medication, snacks, waterproof sunscreen + Remove jewelry and piercings before the tour + Do not wear cotton fabrics + Glasses wearers: contact lenses or glasses strap, waterproof case
Experience Iragna canyoning in a stunning gorge with emerald pools and natural slides. You'll start at the lower section and discover striking passages surrounded by tropical scenery.
+ Minimum age: about 12 years + Minimum 2 participants + Sure-footedness, no fear of heights + Bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and necessary medication + Canyon, start time and requirements may be adjusted depending on weather + Remove jewelry and piercings before the tour + Do not wear cotton fabrics + Glasses wearers: contact lenses or glasses strap, waterproof case
Experience the Iragna Inferiore as a challenging canyoning tour featuring high waterfalls, narrow slides, and optional jumps. You'll discover emerald-green pools and bright gneiss rock in a distinctive gorge.
+ Minimum age: approx. 14 years + Minimum of 2 participants required + Surefootedness, no fear of heights + Bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and any necessary medication + Canyon, start time, and requirements may be adjusted due to weather conditions + Required: good swimming skills, good overall health, good fitness level, surefootedness, and no fear of heights + Necessary: experience in abseiling + Advantageous: canyoning experience, but not mandatory + Remove jewellery and piercings before the tour + Do not wear cotton fabrics + For glasses wearers: contact lenses or a glasses strap, waterproof case
Experience intermediate and lower canyoning in Iragna through a challenging gorge. You'll find emerald-green pools, tall waterfalls, plenty of slides, and optional jumps.
+ Minimum age: approx. 16 years + Minimum 2 participants + Surefootedness required, no fear of heights + Bring swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and any necessary medication + Canyon, start time, and requirements may be adjusted due to weather conditions + Required: strong swimming skills, good overall health, good fitness level, surefootedness, and no fear of heights + Necessary: prior abseiling experience (highest abseil point 40 m) + Advantageous: canyoning experience, but not mandatory + Remove jewelry and piercings before the tour + Do not wear cotton fabrics + Glasses wearers: contact lenses or a glasses strap, waterproof case
Experience an intense canyoning adventure through the lower section of the Iragna Gorge. You'll encounter jumps, technical abseils, and a winding natural slide beneath a waterfall.
+ Minimum age: 16 years + Bring swimwear, towel, and personal medication + Weather, water levels or terrain may require adjustment, cancellation or postponement + Required: Good health, basic physical fitness, swimming skills, surefootedness and no fear of heights + Recommended: Previous canyoning experience
Canyoning in the Iragna Gorge is suitable for experienced gorge hikers. You will experience action-packed jumps of up to 14 m and abseil down waterfalls more than 40 m deep.
+ Inform your guide about any health problems + Bring: important medication, contact lenses + Requirements: good swimming skills, abseiling experience + Minimum age: 14 years
For this canyoning in the Iragna Gorge, you should ideally have canyoning experience. In the middle section of the gorge, there are beautiful jumps and fast slides. The highlight is a 40-meter-high waterfall from which you can abseil down.
+ What to bring: swimsuits, backpack or bag, towel, possibly sports band for your glasses + Requirements: swimming skills, surefootedness + Not suitable for pregnant women + Minimum age 16 years
Tickets for Iragna Gorge differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
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| Price | PriceCHF 240per person | PriceCHF 155per person | PriceCHF 159per person | PriceCHF 185per person | PriceCHF 190per person |
| Rating | Rating5.0 / 51 Reviews | ||||
| Popularity | Popularity1 booked | Popularity1 booked | |||
| Duration | Duration6 hr | Duration3 hr | Duration4 hr 30 min | Duration4 hr | Duration4 hr |
| Meeting point | Meeting pointEPIC Canyon Station, Carrèe d'Sant'Ambrés 2, 6702 Claro | Meeting pointTicino Outdoor Parking, Serta 16A, 6707 Riviera, GPS: 46°19'40.0"N 8°58'06.7"E | Meeting pointPurelements Ticino, Al Quatro 1, 6705 Cresciano, Riviera (Genauer Treffpunkt wird einen Tag vor der Buchung festgelegt) | Meeting pointSwiss River Adventures Basis, Osogna-Cresciano, Via Cantonale, 6705 Cresciano (Riviera) | Meeting pointEPIC Canyon Station, Carrèe d'Sant'Ambrés 2, 6702 Claro |
| Languages | LanguagesGerman, French, English | LanguagesGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian | LanguagesGerman, English | LanguagesGerman, English | LanguagesGerman, French, English |
| Provider | ProviderEPIC Canyon | ProviderTicino Outdoor | ProviderPurelements | ProviderSwiss River Adventures | ProviderEPIC Canyon |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 48 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 72 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before |
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