Canyoning in the Rio Egua

You have already tried canyoning and you are now looking for a new adventure to improve your technique ? Then the canyoning in the Rio Egua is the perfect offer for you! The stream, located in the upper Valsermenza, flows through a beautiful alpine landscape. This route, of medium difficulty, is full of jumps, water slides and abseilings that will help you to sharpen your skills, charging you with adrenaline. Constantly followed by our expert guides, you will conquer the stream in total safety!

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We meet at our base in Piode, in upper Valsesia. After giving you the necessary equipment, there will be a brief introduction on the activity, included some tests on the use of the descender. You will then be divided into groups of minimum 2 and maximum 8 participants. Each group will be followed by a guide. Afterwards, a half an hour ride on our shuttle will take you to Carcoforo, in Alta Valsermenza. After a pleasant 20-min walk through pastures and larch woods, we will reach the entrance of the stream.
- Tour:
The entire route is full of jumps, water slides and abseilings, the highest of which reaches a height of 40 m, ending in a breathtaking green blade. No jump is mandatory, you can always choose to follow the easiest route. Thanks to our certified guides, you will discover all the secrets of canyoning and the hidden wonders of Valsermence.
- Return:
After about 2.5hrs spent in the canyon, the route will end just 5-min walk from the car park, where the shuttle will take you back to our base in Piode. Here you can enjoy our hot showers, relax in the sun, have a refreshing drink at our bar or play soccer or tennis on our courts.

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Tour facts
- Canyon: Rio Egua (Intermediate level)
- Description: The Rio Egua rises near the municipality of Carcoforo, and is one of the streams with the highest water flow in Valsesia.
- Route: the starting point is a 20-min walk from the village of Carcoforo, and the arrival point is just a few minutes walk from the car park where our shuttle will wait for you.
- Total duration: 4 hrs
- Time in the canyon: 2.5 hrs
- Abseiling height: 40 m

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Included services
- Complete high quality canyoning equipment (incl. helmet, wetsuit, neoprene socks)
- High class harness and rope material
- Certified canyoning guide
- Transfer to the point of entry and back to the base