Canyoning in the Alps – northern Italy and Ticino

Domodossola (Val d`Ossola); Bellinzona, Biasca, Maggia (Ticino); Colico and
the northern lake shore (Lake Como); Belluno (Belluno and Friuli Dolomites);
Tolmezzo (Carnia and the Julian Alps)

This book brings together 90 of the most celebrated descents in the Alpine
regions of northern Italy and Ticino in Switzerland. Divided into five areas,
the descents described in the guide present a huge variety of terrain, rock
and styles of canyoning. Route difficulty is split into seven grades, from
easier canyons suited to beginners, through to the strongest aquatic and
technical challenges, which demand experienced rope skills, physical fitness
and a calm head for high water.

The guide introduces routes in Val d`Ossola, Ticino, Lake Como and the Belluno
Dolomites through to canyons in Austria and Slovenia. There is information on
Alpine geology and the history of Canyoning, as well as details on access and
accommodation in each area, advice on technique, risks, preparation and
necessary equipment. It is an indispensable companion to any canyoner looking
for an exhilarating adventure in the Alps.

* detailed maps, photography and topos of all 90 descents
* advice on equipment, hazards and techniques specific to canyoning
* practical advice on planning a canyoning trip to each region
* background information on the areas covered in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and Slovenia