The Val Grande is located in the southern Maggia Valley in the canton of Ticino. It boasts dramatic rock formations and clear, turquoise water. You will find numerous well-marked hiking trails through the impressive landscape. The gorge is also a paradise for climbers. As the Maggia can suddenly turn into a raging river when the snow melts or when the water is released from the reservoirs, you should only go canyoning in Val Grande as part of a guided tour. Rapid slides over the rocks and exciting abseiling sections make the gorge varied and diverse. One of the highlights is a 30 m high waterfall (Mini Niagara).
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The Val Grande is located in the southern Maggia Valley in the canton of Ticino. It boasts dramatic rock formations and clear, turquoise water. You will find numerous well-marked hiking trails through the impressive landscape. The gorge is also a paradise for climbers. As the Maggia can suddenly turn into a raging river when the snow melts or when the water is released from the reservoirs, you should only go canyoning in Val Grande as part of a guided tour. Rapid slides over the rocks and exciting abseiling sections make the gorge varied and diverse. One of the highlights is a 30 m high waterfall (Mini Niagara).
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Experience two canyons in one day in the Maggia Valley, progressing from Val Grande to Val di Gei. Combine a playful warm-up with a sporty finale in a vertical gorge.
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| Price | Price£156per person | Price£170per person | Price£170per person | Price£226per person |
| Rating | Rating4.9 (18)36 booked | Rating5.0 (2)4 booked | Rating4.0 (1)2 booked | Rating– |
| Location | Location | Location | Location | Location |
| Duration | Duration4 hr | Duration4 hr | Duration4 hr 30 min | Duration7 hr |
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Experience two canyons in one day in the Maggia Valley, progressing from Val Grande to Val di Gei. Combine a playful warm-up with a sporty finale in a vertical gorge.
+ Minimum age: approx. 12 years + Minimum 2 people required + Sure-footedness, no fear of heights + Bring: swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and any necessary medication + Canyon, start time, and conditions may be adjusted depending on weather + Required: average swimming skills, good overall health, good fitness level, and sure-footedness + Advantageous: experience with rappelling and canyoning + Do not wear cotton fabrics + Glasses or contact lenses are allowed; a strap for glasses and a waterproof case are recommended + Remove jewellery and piercings before the tour
Experience two canyons in one day in the Maggia Valley, progressing from Val Grande to Val di Gei. Combine a playful warm-up with a sporty finale in a vertical gorge.
+ Minimum age: approx. 12 years + Minimum 2 people required + Sure-footedness, no fear of heights + Bring: swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and any necessary medication + Canyon, start time, and conditions may be adjusted depending on weather + Required: average swimming skills, good overall health, good fitness level, and sure-footedness + Advantageous: experience with rappelling and canyoning + Do not wear cotton fabrics + Glasses or contact lenses are allowed; a strap for glasses and a waterproof case are recommended + Remove jewellery and piercings before the tour
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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.
+ 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
After a 50-minute hike, you reach the val Grande gorge in the Maggia Valley. Canyoning here is suitable for beginners and advanced canyoners alike. You can try out jumps and slides up to 10 m and abseiling up to 30 m. Afterwards there is an aperitif.
+ Minimum age 14 years (for groups) + Minimum age 12 years (accompanied by an adult) + Bring along: Swimwear, backpack or bag, bath towel + Not suitable for pregnant women + Prerequisite: swimming ability, surefootedness
For this canyoning adventure in Val Grande in the Maggia Valley, it’s best to have solid canyoning experience or be particularly athletic. You’ll enjoy rope-slide combos and stunning waterfalls here.
+ Minimum age: 12 years + Good physical condition required + Not suitable if you have back or joint problems + Bring: swimwear, towel, change of clothes, medication, food/drinks, waterproof sunscreen + Remove jewelry and avoid wearing cotton fabrics + For glasses wearers: contact lenses or glasses strap, waterproof case
Experience a challenging canyoning adventure in Val Grande with high abseiling spots, optional jumps, and slides. You’ll pass through two varied gorge sections carved into bright granite.
+ Minimum age: approx. 16 years + Minimum of 2 people required + Surefootedness necessary, no fear of heights, the climb is steep + Bring: swimwear, towel, change of clothes, and any necessary medication + Canyon, start time, and requirements may be adjusted due to weather + Required: basic swimming skills, good overall health, good fitness level, and surefootedness + Advantageous: experience with rappelling and canyoning + Do not wear cotton fabrics + Glasses or contact lenses are allowed; a glasses strap and waterproof case are recommended + Remove jewelry and piercings before the tour
Tickets for Val Grande Maggia Valley differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
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| Price | Price£302per person | Price£156per person | Price£170per person | Price£170per person | Price£226per person |
| Rating | Rating4.9 / 518 reviews | Rating5.0 / 52 reviews | Rating4.0 / 51 reviews | ||
| Popularity | Popularity36 booked | Popularity4 booked | Popularity2 booked | ||
| Duration | Duration8 hr 30 min | Duration4 hr | Duration4 hr | Duration4 hr 30 min | Duration7 hr |
| Meeting Point | Meeting PointAvegno Gordevio, 6672 Gordevio (Der genaue Treffpunkt wird vom Anbieter einen Tag vorher festgelegt) | Meeting Pointla Stráda di Mulítt 7, 6672 Gordevio, GPS:46°13'27.0"N 8°44'58.4"E | Meeting PointParkplatz neben dem Grotto Mai Morire (hinter Avegno), Via Vallemaggia 64, 6670 Avegno | Meeting PointLa Stráda di Mulítt 5, Rotondo, 6672 Gordevio (Der genaue Treffpunkt wird vom Anbieter einen Tag vorher festgelegt) | Meeting PointAvegno Gordevio, 6672 Gordevio (Der genaue Treffpunkt wird vom Anbieter einen Tag vorher festgelegt) |
| Languages | LanguagesGerman, English | LanguagesGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Hungarian | LanguagesGerman, English | LanguagesGerman, English | LanguagesGerman, English |
| Provider | ProviderPurelements | ProviderTicino Outdoor | ProviderSwiss River Adventures | ProviderPurelements | ProviderPurelements |
| Cancellation | CancellationFreeup to 48 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 24 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 72 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 48 hours before | CancellationFreeup to 48 hours before |
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“It was an awesome team event. Raquel guided us safely, skillfully, and with a lot of heart through the gorge. Courage pays off! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“It was magic”
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