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Canyoning, also known as gorge walking or torrentismo, is an activity that combines aquatic skills with mountaineering techniques. Dynamic and engaging, it is suitable for everyone and involves following the course of water through more or less deep gorges carved by water and glaciers in the past.

You will experience this intense adventure by descending the Boggia stream in Val Bodengo, one of Europe's top locations for this discipline.

N.B. This experience is available from June to September (the date must be arranged with the facility according to the proposed calendar) and is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

WHAT YOU NEED

Technical equipment, all neoprene clothing, and special shoes are provided by the organization and are subject to a fee*.

Bring:

  • Swimsuit
  • Bathrobe
  • Light cotton socks
  • Tight-fitting thermal underwear, like for winter trekking, or microfleece.
  • 2 packaged snacks
  • Pool bag
  • Gloves

WHERE WE ARE LOCATED

The Val Bodengo is a small side valley of Valchiavenna, in the municipality of Gordona.
The road leading up the valley is privately owned and requires the payment of a ticket at one of the two bars to the left of the church square in the village.

USEFUL INFORMATION

  • The course has a duration of approximately 3 hours (including preparations);
  • A hearty breakfast in the morning or a good snack a couple of hours before the activity is recommended;
  • If possible, arrive 15-20 minutes before the appointment;
  • The proposed activities are chosen and indisputably validated by the mountain guide based on weather conditions, river flow, and the participants' physical and mental conditions;
  • For those doing activities in the afternoon, please note that during the river descents, the Mountain Guide cannot answer the phone, so it is useless to call insistently.
  • It is absolutely forbidden to drink alcohol or take psychotropic substances before the descent.
  • Reservation is mandatory.
  • Only TIM network works in Val Bodengo.

YOGA post-activity is available upon request for an additional €10 per person.

N.B. The price includes professional liability insurance coverage for the specialized Canyoning Mountain Guide.
Any injuries NOT resulting from the direct responsibility of the Guide are not covered.


*Equipment rental:

  • Canyoning shoes = €10 per descent
  • 5.5 mm wetsuit and neoprene socks = €15 per descent
  • Full canyoning harness with carabiners = €10 per descent
  • Canyoning helmet = €5 per descent
  • Full rental €30 per descent


    How to reach us

    VAL BODENGO MEETING POINT

    Parish of S. Martino and S. Elisabetta Via F. lli Benefattori di Napoli, 4, 23020 Gordona SO