Canyoning Palvico

Il percorso del Palvico

Il punto di partenza si trova lungo la strada che dal passo d’Ampola scende verso Storo. Poco dopo il passo, in una piazzola, si indossano muta e calzari in neoprene, scarpe da ginnastica, imbrago e caschetto. Scendiamo subito in acqua dove la Guida Alpina spiega attraverso un breve ma dettagliato briefing l’attività, le regole e i comportamenti da tenere in fiume.

The first part of the canyon is very peaceful, with a walk along the stream bed, a few small dips or short drops that you tackle by climbing downwards, and short descents down rock slides – a gentle introduction to the river. The gorge gradually narrows and the light filtering through diminishes, bringing out the blue-green colour of the crystal-clear water. The walls are high, and you swim, lulled by the slow current, through corridors of crystal-clear water.

The descent becomes even more thrilling when the canyon changes slope and we find ourselves facing a spectacular toboggan: a rock slide smoothed and polished by the flowing water. A slide that ends with a spectacular plunge into a large natural pool inside a semi-cave.

Just a few more small drops and the lower section begins: even more deeply encased between the high rock walls of the gorge. The setting is incredible: we’ll pass through chambers carved out of the rock by the water, with pools illuminated by a soft light filtering down from above through the canopy of vegetation overlooking the gorge, creating a truly unique interplay of light and shadow. After navigating a narrow passage, we reach the final 50-metre abseil, which will take us straight to a beautiful little lake where we can relax a little in the sun and enjoy one last swim.