Dolomites Canyoning in Friuli — Alps Canyoning Experience
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required: comfortable with continuous movement, swimming short distances, and stair-step scrambling.
Overview
Follow the river into narrow limestone gorges of the Dolomites for a five‑hour canyoning descent led by UIAGM/IFMGA guides. Expect slides, rappels, pools and local insights into Friuli’s mountain culture.
Dolomites Canyoning in Friuli — Alps Canyoning Experience
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The morning air tastes of wet stone and pine as you huddle beneath a granite lip and listen to water rehearsing its route downhill. Guides tighten harnesses, the bright neoprene of wet suits reflects a slit of sky, and the canyon ahead narrows to a throat of limestone where the river dares you to follow. For the next five hours you move with the water—sliding into emerald pools, edging down rappels, and stepping into cavernous alcoves the glaciers once cut through rock.
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Adventure Tips
Wear grippy canyon shoes
Sticky-soled footwear with ankle support reduces slips on wet rock and improves confidence on technical transitions.
Bring a dry bag for after the trip
You’ll want dry clothes and a towel waiting—stow them in a small waterproof bag at the meeting point.
Know your swimming comfort
Some sections require treading or short swims; honest communication with guides ensures they choose the right canyon.
Protect skin and electronics
Use mineral-based, biodegradable sunscreen and keep phones in waterproof cases or leave them in the vehicle.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Otter
- Peregrine falcon
History
The canyons follow channels cut through Triassic limestones uplifted during the Alpine orogeny; local mountain communities have long used these valleys for logging and seasonal pastures.
Conservation
Guides emphasize low-impact practices: small groups, no-trace anchoring where possible, and banning chemical sunscreens to protect aquatic life.
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Recommended Gear
Canyoning shoes or sticky-soled approach shoes
Grip and drainage are critical on wet rock surfaces.
summer specific
Synthetic base layer (long sleeve)
Helps retain warmth under the supplied wetsuit in cold canyon pools.
spring specific
Lightweight towel and change of clothes
You’ll want dry layers after the descent—hypothermia risk increases when you stay wet.
Small dry bag or ziplock for valuables
Keeps phone, car keys, and wallet dry during the activity.