Activities and Sports
If you’re looking for pure adrenaline, canyoning will take you through stunning gorges, over jumps and down slides, offering you a unique and breathtaking experience. For those who love exploring scenic trails and venturing through woods and mountains, trekking in the Val Bodengo will take you on a journey of discovery through incredible landscapes and picture-postcard views.
Canyoning in the Bodengo Valley
The Val Bodengo is home to some of Italy’s most fascinating canyoning routes: an adventure through emerald-green pools, thrilling jumps, natural slides and abseils of up to 15 metres.
Thanks to the presence of certified guides and the option to hire equipment on site, the experience is suitable for both experts and beginners (for whom the presence of a guide is strongly recommended).
The three main routes are easily accessible by car (please note that a transit pass is required to use the road; this can be purchased online or at Bar San Martino, Gordona) and guarantee a truly unforgettable experience.
Useful links and resources:
🧗Renata Rossi – Mountain Guide
🎫Bar Gordona – Information & Permits
🗺️Gulliver – Gordona Itineraries
Climbing in the Bodengo Valley
Starting right from the stream where canyoning takes place, the Val Bodengo offers fantastic slabs for friction climbing, with difficulty levels ranging from 5b to 6b+.
Heading up the valley, you’ll come across other notable rock faces, featuring various routes, numerous pitches and increasing difficulty levels up to 7a.
Useful links:
Boggia Climbing Guide
New route “Il vecchio e il ginepro” (Strem Precipice)
Mountain Bike
Mountain bike enthusiasts will also find plenty of routes and trails to explore Val Bodengo and the surrounding valleys.
A cycle ride that takes you through villages and mountain pastures of unique beauty — such as Corte Terza, Corte Seconda, Alpe Cermine and Alpe Cima — before reaching places such as Menarola and Dardano.
Useful links:
Trekking
Setting off from the village of Gordona and following a stunning mule track uphill, you’ll reach Donadivo.
From here, you can choose whether to continue towards Orlo, Cermine and Alpe Cima, or head down towards Bodengo and the wonderful trails that branch off from there.
Val Bodengo – Among mountain huts and “Crotti”
