If you're considering doing a canyoning activity (also known as canyoning) in Tuscany, we've listed all of your possibilities below. This guide will provide you with the necessary information and the best rivers and/or streams to witness this unforgettable experience. During your tour, you can enjoy breath-taking toboggan rides, dives into crystal clear lakes, and rope climbs, all while being immersed in nature.

The best season to go canyoning in Tuscany is usually from March to November and depends on the geographical area. Nevertheless, you can cross some streams even in the winter. Many routes are perfect for both adults and children, and only a few demand prior experience and strong physical condition. Don't worry if you've never gone canyoning before! We can assure you that an expert instructor will be by your side the entire time, assisting you in overcoming any obstacles.

This sport in Tuscany is separated into three levels: A baby level for children aged 3 to 12 who will have a taste of canyoning through water trekking, a medium-easy level for novices, and an intermediate level for those who have previously completed several descents in this activity.

Canyoning is an activity that will provide you with intense sensations as you travel through canyons with spectacular rivers and leaps of 10-12 meters in Tuscany. You will have the option of choosing between 2, 3, or 4-hour journeys, during which you will not be bored and will take home some unforgettable memories.

Where can you go canyoning in Tuscany?

- Province of Lucca: Due to its morphology, the province of Lucca is unquestionably one of the locations that offer more canyoning activities and more navigable streams:

• While visiting Borgo Mozzano, you may enjoy spectacular natural gorges amid the wild nature, and we highly recommend the canyoning route that takes you to the Cocciglia Gorges.

• The Serra river near the town of Camaiore is another outstanding canyoning location in the province of Lucca. The Pozza di Molbacco is a river situated in the Apuan Alps with an unbelievable 10-meter natural slide and a fantastic natural pool called the Pozza di Molbacco.

• The Rio Selvano and Rio Maggiore descents to Fabbriche di Vallico and Fabbriche di Vergemoli, respectively, are also recommended. These streams are known for their spectacular descents, the highest of which reaches a height of 35 meters. Alternatively, the Turrite di San Rocco Inferiore stream is ideal for families with children and anyone searching for a gentle canyoning experience.

• The Garfagnana, a hilly-mountainous area rich in rivers and streams and home to woods with an extraordinary diversity of flora and fauna, is one of Tuscany's most attractive areas. The Lima stream (near Cocciglia or Castelnuovo della Garfagnana) is the crown jewel of canyoning in this area, with courses appropriate for children as young as 16-years old. You can go down to the fantastic caves of Rio Fogliaio or along the longest and deepest canyon in Tuscany on the Orrido di Brodi, a stream near Bagni di Lucca.

• Canyoning at the 'Tana che urla', one of the most well-known caves in the Apuan Alps, is one of the most accessible canyoning destinations. It is a real river that flows through a canyon, and it is distinct because of the rock formations and the heavenly pools at the end of the trail.

- Province of Prato: In the province of Prato, we recommend the lower Rio Buti pathways, which will take you to the Fonte Buia cave, one of the area's most magnificent. Immersed in the Calvana Mountains, the trail in Vaiano, with dives and slides up to 6 meters, will not be a difficult path for anyone to complete. Therefore it is also suitable for children.

- Province of Massa and Carrara: A journey via the Pianone Canal in the intriguing lunar landscape of the Apuan Alps is recommended in the province of Massa and Carrara. This course is nearly devoid of water, making it ideal for anyone looking to improve their canyoning skills in peace. Why not try something new like river hiking in Filattiera, near the Giaredo Straits?

You may also cross beautiful streams and rivers at Arezzo, Pisa, Grosseto, and Pistoia. We also recommend the advanced canyoning classes in Livorno if you want to improve your technique.

Canyoning is all about learning how to get yourself out of a tight spot between rocks and water, so it's suitable for everybody, and you'll be doing it in Tuscany in a breathtaking natural setting. Take heart, and invite your friends, family, or partner to accompany you. Book one of these canyoning excursions in Tuscany for a stag or hen party, a birthday, or any other event!