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Canyoning: Experience exciting adventures in Ticino with watersports and nature.

The 1 best outdoor activities in Riviera

Q: What activities can you do in Riviera?

There are many exciting activities in Riviera such as canyoning, hiking, biking and visiting the Chiesa di S. Carlo Borromeo. The Splash & Spa is a brilliant destination for all water, fun and relaxation seekers.

Q: What are the places of interest and excursions in Riviera?

Riviera is a valley in Ticino that stretches from Biasca to Bellinzona. Among the most important destinations are Santa Petronilla, Pizzo di Claro, Lago di Canee, Forte Mondascia and the Chiesa di S. Carlo Borromeo.

In Riviera there are numerous outdoor activities to do all year round. Some get your adrenaline pumping, while others await you with stunning views or challenge your dexterity. By the way, there are also outdoor activities that are suitable as a bad weather idea or for a family trip. Sometimes you can even bring along your dog on these activities. Some outdoor activities, you can easily join on your own while for others, you should participate in a professionally guided tour for safety reasons.

1 Activities

Adventure

Boggera Canyoning Valle di Cresciano daily

Duration: 3:30 hours

Experience an unforgettable canyoning adventure for beginners and experienced enthusiasts in the Boggera Gorge. Take brave (optional) jumps up to 10 meters deep, swim through crystal-clear pools, and rappel down steep rock faces up to 27 meters. The second (more challenging) part of the gorge can be bypassed.

Duration: 3:30 hours

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Free cancellation

German, English

booked 10 times

fromCHF 160

Adventure

Boggera Canyoning Valle di Cresciano daily

Duration: 3:30 hours

Use your phone or print out the voucher

Free cancellation

German, English

booked 10 times

fromCHF 160

Rock garden with narrow walking paths surrounded by trees

Riviera

Riviera is a 15 km long valley at just under 300 m above sea level, where the Ticino river runs. It stretches from Biasca in the north to Claro, north of Bellinzona. The valley is characterized by the Gotthard highway A2 and the Gotthard railroad. The steep mountain slopes of this valley are uninhabited. In the western part, the mountain peaks of Cima di Bri and Poncione Rosso (both about 2500 m above sea level) border the valley. To the east are Torrent Alto (just under 3000 meters above sea level) and the somewhat lower Pizzo di Claro. The Riviera district is bordered to the east by Graubünden. It includes the municipalities of Biasca, Iragna, Lodrino,Osogna, Cresciano and Claro

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