Canyoning · Ticino
How to choose
19 canyoning tours in Ticino run from 98 CHF to 876 CHF, with sessions lasting 2h to a full day. Three clear tiers: beginner tours ("Everybody welcome") start at 98 CHF for 2h in Vira and top out around 181 CHF for half-day descents in Boggera or Val Grande. Intermediate and "Occasionally sporty" options cluster between 148 CHF and 215 CHF, covering canyons like Malvaglia, Iragna and Nala in 3.5h to 4h. Sporty-level sessions push from 186 CHF to 430 CHF, including the extreme Pontirone canyon and two heli-canyoning drops into Boggera that combine helicopter access with a 7h full descent. One outlier: the Outventure Boggera excursion at 876 CHF covers private or small-group logistics from Stansstad. Pick by physical level first, then budget: if you want the most canyon for the least CHF, the intermediate tier delivers the best ratio.
19 offers available
Our picks
Best entry-level rush
Discover canyoning in Vira, Ticino
At 98 CHF for 2h, this Vira session by Ticino Outdoor is the lowest barrier to canyoning in Ticino, open to everyone regardless of fitness level.
Best intensity for the price
Extreme Canyoning in the Pontirone Canyon in Ticino
Extreme Canyoning in Pontirone Canyon by Swiss River Adventures costs 186 CHF for 4h at "Sporty" level, delivering the sharpest adrenaline-to-franc ratio on the list.
Best for families
Family Boggera Canyon near Locarno, Ticino
Ticino Adventures runs a dedicated Family Boggera Canyon session near Locarno for 176 CHF over 4.5h, with guides in Italian, French and English.
Most extreme experience
Heli-Canyoning of Boggera in Ticino
Heli-Canyoning of Boggera by Ticino Outdoor costs 429 CHF and runs 7h full day, with helicopter access into a remote section of the Boggera canyon that no road tour can reach.
Frequently asked questions
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Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
46.2742°N, 8.9406°EEquipment
Operators provide wetsuits, helmets and harnesses for all tours. Bring a swimsuit to wear under the wetsuit, water-friendly shoes with ankle support (no flip-flops), and a dry bag for your phone. For sporty 4h+ sessions, add a snack and a second dry layer for after the descent.
Getting there
Most meeting points are clustered around Cresciano, Osogna and Riviera in the Ticino valley, all reachable via the FFS/SBB rail line from Bellinzona or Locarno in under 30 minutes. The Outventure Boggera tour also offers a paid transfer option from Stansstad train station for 35 CHF per person.
See also
Canyoning elsewhere
Other activities in Ticino
Updated on 3 March 2026