CANYONING IN TUSCANY
Rio Selvano
Difficulty: Adventure
Duration of the canyon: 2,5-3,5 ore
Total duration: 3,5-4,5 ore
Approach hike: 25 min o 10 minutes
Return hike: 5′ minutes
N. of obligatory abseils: 6, the highest is 12 m.
Price: 60€ fino a 13 anni, 65€ da 14 anni
Period: Aprile – Novembre
Canyoning in Tuscany: discover Rio Selvano, the most fun torrent in Garfagnana
✅ Located in the heart of Garfagnana, in the province of Lucca, this stream is considered one of the most beautiful and complete in the region. Ideal for those looking for a mix of adrenaline, uncontaminated nature and breathtaking views
✅ canyoning in Rio Selvano is an unmissable activity for lovers of outdoor sports.
A varied and adrenaline-filled canyoning experience
✅ The Rio Selvano route winds through a wild and fascinating environment, offering a dynamic and thrilling descent.
✅ Dives into crystal-clear pools, natural slides, rope descents and spectacular environments shaped by water: in just 800 meters of development you will experience a concentration of unique emotions.
✅ Perfectly practicable from March to October, the canyon is suitable for both those who already have experience and those who are approaching this discipline for the first time, as long as they are in good physical shape.
Why choose Rio Selvano for canyoning in Tuscany
✅ In addition to the natural beauty and variety of the route, Rio Selvano is easily accessible from cities such as Lucca, Pisa and Florence, making it ideal for a day trip or as an outdoor activity during a holiday in Garfagnana.
✅ In addition, the area offers numerous attractions and many other activities to do in nature such as the Tana che urla
Canyoning in Tuscany – What we do - the adventure at Rio Selvano
Transfer and start of the excursion
After getting ready, we will move with our own cars for about 10 minutes to the parking lot upstream. From there, with a short 3-minute walk we will reach the entrance of the canyon, where the first dive into nature awaits you!
Before starting the descent, we will provide you with a complete briefing on safety and basic progression techniques. No previous experience is necessary: we will guide you step by step throughout the activity.
How the Rio Selvano works
The Rio Selvano route is fun and suitable for everyone, full of emotions and never monotonous. It winds through:
- Natural slides
- Pools of crystal clear water
- Optional dives (never mandatory)
- 4 mandatory rope descents,
During the excursion, you will learn to use the ropes and move in the stream with the help of our expert guides. The canyon is also perfect for those who are new to the experience, thanks to the variety and accessibility of the route.
End of the activity and return
Once the descent is finished, we will walk back to our base in about 2 minutes, where you can change and relax. From there, we will pick up the cars left in the upper parking lot.
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EQUIPMENT PROVIDED AND INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
to do the Rio Selvano canyoning experience , you will be provided with:
✅ 5 mm neoprene isothermal wetsuit
✅ Helmet*
✅ Buoyancy aid vest* (only if requested)
✅ Harness*
✅ Descender, lanyards and safety carabiners*
✅ Common material (ropes, first aid kit)
*all Personal and collective protection devices used comply with current regulations
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WHAT TO BRING?
- ✅ A polyester thermal shirt to wear under the wetsuit
✅ Swimsuit
✅ Towel
✅ Trainers/trekking shoes to get into the water and socks to get wet (no watershoes, rock shoes, or neoprene shoes)
✅ No rings on your hands
✅ Those who wear glasses must make sure to fasten them to their head to avoid losing them, those who use contact lenses, preferably disposable ones with a spare pair
✅ A plastic bag to store shoes, socks and anything else that will be wet after the experience
✅ Canyoning shoes for rent €10 per person, to be requested when booking
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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 9 years and up*
Recommended age:
from March 11 years*/** from June also children from 8 years
* minors must be accompanied by at least one parent or another adult to whom they have been entrusted. In this last case, parental authorization is required for the minor to carry out the activity
**July and August also younger children, depending on the aquatic difficulties and personal characteristics of the participants
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REQUIRED:
✅ Know how to swim or alternatively, using a life jacket (to be requested at the time of booking) the absence of fear of water.
✅ The absence of cardiac, respiratory, allergic pathologies that are not compatible with physical effort and the canyoning environment
If you have an allergy or a pathology that could compromise the performance of the activity, please consult our Guides before booking
The environment we are going to travel is a remote environment and not without risks, informing the guide of any physical problems is extremely important.
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MEETING POINT - RIO SELVANO
Rio Selvano Toscana Adventure team Canyoning Center, Strada Provinciale n 37, chilometro 5,5 località “Mulino”
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COME AND DISCOVER THE DEEP GREEN VALLEY
We are located in one of the most beautiful areas of Tuscany, exactly in the central north.
Fabbriche di Vallico which is part of the municipality of Fabbriche Vergemoli dates back to the 10th century, it was a fundamental point before the unification of Italy because it was located on the border between the duchy of Modena and the Republic of Lucca.
This border was delimited by the Turrite di Cava torrent, above which the Ponte Colandi was built and under the loggias of the adjacent building there was the customs where the procedures for the pass of the products were carried out.
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