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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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- Boggera canyoning for beginners
- Iragna Gorge canyoning for advanced canyoners
- Lodrino Gorge canyoning for experts full day
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for experts full day from Riviera
- Lodrino gorge canyoning for experts half day
- Iragna Gorge canyoning for beginners
- Pontirone gorge canyoning 4 hours advanced
- Nala Canyoning for advanced
- Helicanyoning Boggera for advanced
- Boggera Canyoning for families Bellinzona-Biasca
- Boggera canyoning for beginners
- Iragna canyoning for advanced canyoneers
- Fun rafting for groups on the Ticino River
- Heli canyoning for experts
- Stag party canyoning half day in Ticino
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for Sporty Half Day
- Boggera Canyoning Valle di Cresciano daily
- Boggera Canyoning Plus Valle di Cresciano Full Day
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning Plus for Active Full-Day
- Lodrino Canyoning for Advanced Participants
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for active families from the Riviera
- Iragna Gorge Canyoning for Active Beginners from the Riviera
- Iragna Gorge Lower Canyoning for Advanced from the Riviera
- Intermediate and lower Iragna canyoning for advanced adventurers from the Riviera
- Boggera Gorge Canyoning for active families from Cresciano
- Boggera canyoning for active beginners from Cresciano
- Advanced Boggera Canyoning starting from Cresciano
- Lodrino Inferiore Canyoning for Experienced from Cresciano
- Lodrino Canyoning for Experienced Adventurers Starting from Cresciano
- Multi-day canyoning course starting from Cresciano
- Advanced Lower Canyoning from Cresciano
- Canyoning at Lower Pontirone near Cresciano
- Giumaglio Canyoning Pro for Advanced from Giumaglio
- Giumaglio Pro Canyoning for Advanced from Giumaglio (Copy)
- Ticino Canoe Basic Tour from Cresciano
- Ticino Canoe Family Tour starting from Cresciano
- Ticino Rafting Basic Tour from Biasca to Cresciano
- Ticino Rafting Family Tour from Cresciano to Arbedo
- Canyoning for beginners or thrill-seekers in the Boggera Canyon
- Canyoning for beginners or thrill seekers in the Boggera Canyon Ruschèda
- Family Canyoning in Boggera Canyon
- Advanced Canyoning in the Pontirone Canyon
- "Iragna Ultimate" advanced canyoning in the Iragna Gorge
- "Nala Pulse" Canyon Adventure for Thrill-Seekers in the Nala Gorge
- "Iragna Pulse" canyoning adventure in the wildest part of the Iragna Gorge
- Advanced canyoning in wild gorges in Ticino
- "Lodrino Pulse" canyoning for experienced adventurers in the Lodrino Gorge
- "Lodrino Ultimate" Canyoning Adventure for Experienced in the Lodrino Gorge
- "Boggera Ultimate" canyoning experience for advanced adventurers in the Boggera Gorge
- Helicopter Canyoning in the Nala Gorge
Frequently asked questions
Riviera · answered by the editorial team
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.
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.