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Slide, jump and wade through the Sorba–Nonay gorge in Val Sesia on a guided canyoning descent. About two hours of in-gorge action with wetsuit, helmet and harness provided and hot showers back at base.
Slide, jump and wade through the Sorba–Nonay gorge in Val Sesia on a guided canyoning descent. About two hours of in-gorge action with wetsuit, helmet and harness provided and hot showers back at base.
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Operated by Monrosa Rafting · Alagna Valsesia, Piedmont
The gorge narrows and the river speaks in clicks and white water as you clip into a harness and step toward rock polished smooth by centuries of flow. In the Sorba–Nonay section of Val Sesia you move between walls of greying gneiss, sliding natural chutes, jumping into plunge pools and edging along ledges while the guide reads the current and the canyon answers with cold, fast water.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderate—able to walk on uneven, wet terrain, perform short swims and controlled jumps; no advanced training required.
Minimum age is 18 years old; participants must be able to follow safety instructions and manage short swims.
No—guides provide a dry briefing and step-by-step guidance; basic swimming ability is recommended.
The operator may modify or cancel runs for safety—check cancellation terms and arrive prepared for schedule changes.
Yes—wetsuit, helmet and harness are included; bring swimwear, river shoes and a warm underlayer.
Val Sesia’s gneiss and granite were shaped by glacial action; the valley has long been a route for alpine agriculture and Walser settlements further up the valley.
Operators emphasize leaving no trace—pack out waste, use biodegradable sunscreen near water, and follow guides to avoid disturbing riparian habitat.
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