Canyoning is an activity that consists in
travelling through canyons and gorges using
a variety of techniques that may include walking,
scrambling, climbing, jumping, abseiling, and/or swimming.

Tuscanynwild canyoning itineraries are designed for beginners, experts and for people with a passion for nature in general so that they can discover the canyons of the Garfagnana area in total safety.

We can offer five different canyons for different levels ranging from confident beginners to intermediate and advanced. For first-timers, we can offer a typical creek with no technical difficulties.

In each canyon our qualified guides is always guaranteed to put your safety first, whilst ensuring your enjoyment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE CANYONS

Orrido di Botri

This is the most famous of the creeks in Tuscany, a harsh and imposing chalky gorge, with steep faces, deepened in time from the cold water of the Rio Pelago torrent. The canyon is set in a typical Apennine landscape characterised by the rocky environment with beech tree forest.

The upper forks in the sections of the canyon, called Mariana and Rebellino, descend from the buttress overlooked by the peaks of the Rondinaio’s mountain and the Tre Potenze that reach 2,000 meters.

For beginner level

The lower section of the Orrido di Botri up to the location of Piscine is the perfect introduction to canyoning for beginners, kids and less confident participants. The only requirements are trekking shoes and safety helmets and, to make the experience more enjoyable, we recommend a light wetsuit, as the waters can reach cold temperatures.

The walking time to reach gorge is approximately 120 minutes.

For expert level

The Orrido di Botri also offers a more challenging section on the west branch of the Rio Marian, which is more suitable for experts or very confident beginners. This section is a beautiful predominantly vertical descent which is, unfortunately, dry for most of the season but nevertheless amazing.

After this section, you will reach a beautiful environment consisting of vertical narrow faces that, in parts, the sides of the faces meet so closely that they almost touch.

Height difference

410 meters

Number of abseils

6 (the highest of which is 20 meters)

Duration of descent

5 hours

Walking time

50 minutes

Canyon of Pili (for intermediate level)

This is a short and narrow canyon even if quite deeply embanked. The surroundings are green and lavish while the trail predominately consists of low waterfalls with frequent jumps and slides.

Height difference

140 meters

Number of abseils

12 (the highest of which is 12 meters)

Duration of descent

3 hours

Walking time

5 minutes

Apraia Trench (for expert level)

This is one of the most challenging technical gorges of the Apuane mountains. In this canyon, the faces can be sharp and a good control of ropes is required. The abseils are high and not for the faint-hearted.

Height difference

260 meters

Number of abseils

10 (the highest of which is 50 meters)

Duration of descent

4 hours

Walking time

10 minutes

Ania Torrent (for intermediate level)

This canyon is aesthetically pleasing and fun to undertake. An amazing way to spend half a day between jumps, slides and not too demanding abseiling, all set in immaculate chalky formations.

Height difference

100 meters

Number of abseils

6 (the highest of which is 15 meters)

Duration of descent

4 hours

Walking time

30 minutes