RASIGA SUPERIORE

CANYONING

Extremely beautiful, fun, technical.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Difficulty: Expert
Duration of the Canyon : 5-6 h
Toral duration: 6-7h
Approach Hike: 15 mi Shuttle + 25 min walk
Return Hike: 25 min
Highest Abseil: 35 m
Period: July – September

LOGISTICS

 

After parking our vehicles at the upper parking site, a 25 minute hike through woods and pastures will take us to the canyon entry point. A fantastic natural environment, abseils from up to 30 meters, slides and some, even high, jumps (which are never obligatory). Generally, this canyon has a good water flow.

This experience is recommended only for participants who have previous abseiling experience.

For general information regarding thi

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED AND INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • Isothermal wet suit in 5mm neoprene
  • Helmet*
  • Lifejacket flotation device * (to be requested and booked in advance)
  • Harness*
  • Descender, safety slings and carabiners*
  • group materials (ropes, first aid kit)
  • *All Collective and Personal Protection Equipment used is conformant to current standards

WHAT TO BRING?

  • Polyester thermal shirt (base layer) to wear under the wetsuit,
  • Bathing suit,
  • Towel,
  • Gym/hiking shoes to wear into the canyon (they will get wet)
  • No rings on fingers.
  • If you wear eyeglasses, find a way to tie them on to avoid losing them; if you wear contact lenses, it is best if they are of the single-use type, and bring a spare pair!
  • A plastic bag to use for your shoes, socks and everything else that will be wet after the descent.
  • Canyoning boots can be rented at 5€ per person, to be requested when booking the descent.

INFORMATION

Before entering the canyon, you will be briefed and instructed regarding:

  • the objective and subjective risks that may be encountered in the canyon relating to the environment and the activity.
  • the conduct required to ensure personal and group safety
  • the descent techniques, as described in the documents titled “briefing” and “activity sheet “, that may be downloaded from this site
  • conduct relating to safeguarding the environment.

You will be accompanied by professional, expert Canyon Guides, with certification issued by the Italian Association of Canyon Guides or with equivalent certification.

Recommended age: from 16 years and up*

* minors must be accompanied by at least one parent or other adult to whom they have been entrusted. In the latter case, parental authorization is required for the minor to participate in the activity.

Are you a group of at least 11 paying participants? Contact us for a special price!

REQUIRED:

  • ood overall health
  • Knowing how to swim or, alternatively, ok with using a flotation vest (to be requested on booking)
  • Not afraid of water.
  • No heart, respiratory or allergic issues that are incompatible with physical exertion and with the canyoning environment.

MEETING POINT

ci troviamo nel parcheggio adiacente all’albergo Rossi ,

Piazza G. G. Galletti, 3, 28842 Verbano-cusio-ossola VB