THE 6 BEST Lazio Canyoning Spots in 2022 - en.Yumping.it

Canyoning is one of the most popular activities in Lazio. It is a full-day activity that will allow you to participate in an adrenaline-pumping sport in the open air and amid nature. You will be required to jump, toboggan, and dive into gorgeous pools along the way. Enjoy these activities in a magnificent landscape such as the mountains and natural reserves this region offers.

When is the best moment to do Canyoning in this area?

Canyoning in Lazio is usually best done between March and October. However, given the current climatic conditions in Lazio, the times for carrying out this activity are becoming more flexible, even if we must warn you that the water will be colder.

There are different difficulty levels for canyoning in the area: routes suitable only for beginners or more challenging ones that suit the more experienced people. If you have never tried this activity, we can tell you that this sport is not complicated at all! On the contrary, with a professional guide who will always be at your side, you will find the activity easy and be motivated. Of course, before starting, you will be given all the necessary information and will learn the techniques during a small briefing.

Where can you go canyoning in Lazio?

- Province of Rieti: Among the best areas for this activity, the province of Reiti is worth mentioning. There are also many streams and canals due to the morphology of its territory:
• Torrente Riancoli: This stream is one of the top canyoning locations in all of Lazio! Although it begins as a calm stream, don't assume it will be boring or calm throughout. The stream gets steeper and has more vertical banks, creating true canyons in the beautiful Turano Valley setting. The water in these spots creates incredible 10-meter natural waterfalls that can be scaled with ropes, dives, and a few toboggans.

• Pietrasecca cave, Ovito river: Prepare to have your mind blown as this site is a true canyoning treasure. Small lakes, short cascades, and small waterfalls characterize the cave's passage, which is surrounded by stalactites and stalagmites. The canyoning route culminates in an incredible 8-meter jump into a lake.

• Gola Fosso Ravi: This is a canyoning route that passes across a picturesque valley between the Sabine Mountains. In these regions, the gorges created by the water between the white rocks provide stunning water reflections. Furthermore, the steep and vertical rocks necessitate several rope abseils.

• Salto River: near Cassette, canyoning excursions in this river will let you see the spectacular Fosso della Mola and the Balzi dei Grotti cliffs. Numerous aquatic ponds and waterfalls complement the magnificent erosions. A lovely underground corridor, a tunnel between many stone blocks, can also be found.

• Fosso di Roccaranieri, Salto River: Located in the village of Longone Sabino, in the heart of the Salto Valley, the canyoning trail features a stunning 30-meter waterfall in addition to the numerous pools, basins, and river pots.

• Farfa River: This river flows through a protected area amid the beautiful highlands of the Sabine Mountains. The most exciting section of the river is the centre section, which creates the Farfa Gorges and is ideal for easy canyoning amid rich vegetation.

- Province of Frosinone: There are some canyoning routes in this province. The Fosso di Santopadre, Rio Armucci, is highlighted. It is a well-known canyoning route in central Italy. You'll feel like you're in another universe among the waterfalls, toboggans, and lakes, the emerald water, and the wonderful foliage that these paths provide without trouble.

- Province of Rome:
• River Aniene: A canyoning path in Subiaco (Rome), near the San Benedetto lake is magnificent. The path that leads to the lake is excellent for all abilities, and it also includes an easy slope and a little waterfall.

In any case, in all the provinces of Lazio there are rivers, gorges, pits and streams that lend themselves to your canyoning activity: Rio Cupone, Fosso del Cerro, Fosso Acquaviva (Latina), Fosso della Valle, Fosso delle Pratelle, Fosso S. Antone, Rio Morrone, Vallone delle Foci, Vallone Lacerno (Frosinone), Fossa la Nova, Fossa della Paternale and Gole del Biedano (Viterbo), Rio del Merro, Rio Ponze, Fosso dei Ronci, Forra della Linguessa (province of Rome).

As you can see, there are plenty of options, and the prices for a canyoning activity in Lazio are reasonable. So, why don't you give these adventures a shot? Get away from the city's chaos and monotony. A canyoning trip in this area is well worth the money.