Christian Balla
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Canyoning + Videoschitt ist mein Hobby Ich habe bereits mehr als 250 Canyoning Touren gemacht. Die Touren sind auf meiner Web-Seite https://www.christian-balla.de/ dokumentiert. Zu vielen Touren gibt es zudem ein Video auf meinem YouTube Kanal https://www.youtube.com/@christian-balla
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Reports: 226
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Edits: 161
New Canyons: 15
Commits: 0
Reports:
20.12.2024 Vimieiro Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Anchor points mostly OK.
19.12.2024 Ribeira das Furnas Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
One of my favorite canyons in Madeira. All anchors top.
18.12.2024 Quinta Grande Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
A fantastic rappel canyon! The following points should be taken into account: Cable car operating times, tide/flood/wave height, drill Sensible, the water is in a smaller chute in places Video of the tour: https://youtu.be/Sfe6oNiN290?si=JDy_KcLTRfTxAhKO
17.12.2024 Ribeira do Seixal (superior) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Anchor points OK
08.12.2024 Faja das Eguas Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Nice beginner canyon but nothing special
16.09.2024 Fallender Bach Casa Vento Madeira ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
The path from the chapel to the entry point is very long and leads over a good 100 unnecessary meters in altitude, which you descend again. However, as the name suggests, it is very impressive. There is an alternative access from the other side of the Panorama Trail, which offers additional, direct access to the final waterfall. The two anchors in the upper part are top-notch (12 mm, stainless steel with two rings, single pitons), although a few exciting climbing sections remain. We have placed the following new anchors: After the first known V - chain anchor (orographic right) a chain anchor stainless steel after a good 18 m orographic left behind an edge (not visible from above). The first rappel is thus divided into C 18 and C 28 (according to our measurement). Pulling off was possible without any problems. The second belay consists of 2 glued anchors a few meters outside the waterfall, also on the left. The anchors stick out a little too far from the rock. The third belay is also located a few meters from the waterfall, a good five meters above a prominent rock edge. It consists of two bent stainless steel bolts with a galvanized screw chain link. The anchors are connected with a thin green cord. In addition, there is a flat bent glued anchor and an anchor that is 70% pulled out of the rock. Here we have placed two new single pitons (galvanized, 10 mm, with a ring). The fourth belay is a sporty 55 meters away, again well away from the watercourse. It consists of two glued anchors, which are also too far out of the rock, and a bolted bolt plate with two chain links; the washer is missing here. We redrilled the next, fifth and last belay, after a good 45 meters orographic left near the left watercourse in a niche. It consists of two single pegs (galvanized, 10 mm, with a ring). There are still 45 meters to the bottom. All information without guarantee, check anchors!

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15.09.2024 Buchtalklamm Casa Vento Madeira ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Water level increased after several days of (heavy) rain (snowfall from 1200 m). Full neoprene required! Anchor points are all okay, even if there is room for improvement in terms of rope friction. Unfortunately, the tour comes at the price of a much too long approach and an equally long return. You climb a good 300 vertical meters to the exit and logically also descend again afterwards. All the water actually seeps away in the wide gravel bed on the way back.

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13.09.2024 Gottschewerklamm Casa Vento Madeira ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
The first (single) anchors are already wobbly, the equipment is no longer up to date, a complete renovation would be appropriate. We entered after 5 days of moderate to heavy rain at a higher water level. Extremely short walking passages in the canyon and many small and three higher abseils. A little bit of wood but not disturbing. A worthwhile canyon at this water level.

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10.09.2024 Schwarzenaugraben Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Hiked in relatively poor weather. The canyon loses a significant part of its charm in poor visibility - we could only guess at the beautiful view instead of enjoying it. The condition of the anchoring is mixed. Partly very good, partly poor (e.g. loose chain links, rusty chain links) The ascent in just under an hour as described is ambitious. The ascent is steep.
09.09.2024 Gottschewerklamm Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
After rain the amount of water in most canyons was too high, here it was perfect. A very beautiful canyon with water
07.09.2024 Gottschewerklamm Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
No running water. Now and again a pool of water. Deep, impressive rocks.
06.09.2024 Seeache Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Average canyon but still scenic. We didn't need a harness or ropes. We walked back through the canyon - so the tour can be done in 2 directions (at least when there is little water).
23.07.2024 Fugenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
We got on at anchor point 10 and got off after anchor point 6 (before the bridge). We had 3x20m ropes with us - that was perfect. We had quite a lot of water, slides / jumps were not possible (water too cloudy to check the depth of the pools). I will try to revise the description in the next few days.
23.07.2024 Subersach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ? ➜
We went here because our accommodation was within walking distance. Highly recommended as a home canyon - there are better options for long journeys. Not a real canyoning tour. Aquatic hike - with more or less swimming spots depending on the amount of water. Water was warm. Swimming was also no problem in a 2 to 3 mm neo (in summer) and was even pleasant. No harness or ropes are needed at least until the suspension bridge. We got out at the suspension bridge because we couldn't find a safe way to downclimb shortly afterwards. Instead, we continued along the hiking trail in the Quelltuff area of Lingenau
22.07.2024 Mühltobel (unterer Abschnitt) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Anchoring in good condition. Thin 2 to 3 mm neo is fresh in summer but tends to be sufficient. The parts were mixed up in the description, I will correct that. In any case, 60m of rope is not necessary in the lower part, with 2x20m you can get through this part safely. Reparking hardly saves any time here.
21.07.2024 Weißenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Anchoring in good condition. In summer with thin neo (2 to 3mm) well feasible.
20.07.2024 Fluhfälle Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Quite scenic when the sun is shining. Reparking not necessary. Thin neoprene (2 to 3 mm) is more than sufficient in summer. Anchoring not always perfect, but more than sufficient for this canyon.
20.07.2024 Wirtatobel Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Anchoring is very moderate, but we always found something. Partly sporty downclimbing. There are obligatory showers and bathing spots, so even in summer it's fresh with 2-3mm wetsuits, but doable. The way back tarnishes the memories of this canyon. It goes steeply up the slope through the forest. Footprints are only occasionally to be found.
15.06.2024 Kesselbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Water quantity has decreased significantly. Still ok, but not worth it with even less water. Hooked a fixed rope with a screw chain link to the destroyed anchors. This makes the rappel fun, but I doubt it will stay there for long. I recommend having a short sacrificial rope (approx. 3m to 5m) with you
14.06.2024 Kargraben Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Scenic, nice canyon but nothing special. We got out at the bridge, lots of walking overall. Anchors are ok. You only need 40-meter ropes if you want to descend everything on a double rope. Otherwise, 20 (or better 25 meter) ropes are enough.
13.06.2024 Weißbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Super clear water
12.06.2024 Strubklamm Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Water temperature is fresh. In the beginning, there is virtually no running water at the dam, but the inflows are increasing. Attention, road will be closed soon! https://www.christian-balla.de/Strubklamm
11.06.2024 Weißbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
< 24 hours after the heavy rain, the conditions are perfect. Water volume high and temperature fresh, but clear and (with appropriate experience) high fun factor Anchor points are mostly very good. Mostly chains. In one uncritical spot, the bolt appears to be a little too little in the rock
10.06.2024 Weißbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✕ ➜
Currently not accessible after continuous rain in the last few hours
10.06.2024 Kesselbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Top water volume after a lot of rain, other canyons had high water today. Unfortunately someone destroyed the anchors on one waterfall. It was intentional. We therefore had to skip the most beautiful waterfall and take a dry route, a tree was available as a natural anchor
09.06.2024 Sulzer Wasserfall Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very nice short tour. Condition of the anchors very good. Lots of wood in the water right at the start. Rock with good grip. Thin neo was sufficient. We returned via the hiking trail, about 50 minutes at a very relaxed pace
18.05.2024 Cascate del Fortogna Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Another great tour after a lot of rain. It seems I accidentally rated it too high the other day: no slides, no jumps, no pools, but still a great canyon with water. Short tour, high rappel, beautiful view.
16.05.2024 Torrente Soffia Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✕ ➜
Currently not accessible after rain
16.05.2024 Val Brentaz Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✕ ➜
Not walked because too much water at the exit
14.05.2024 Val Pisson Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon, spectacular waterfalls and then it continues via the beautiful Soffia. Great! The first 5 meters are often described as an obligatory jump. However, the pool was only a BONE DEEP during our ascent! You will look in vain for an anchor, there is only old rope laid around a small stone. Various other anchor points are also in poor condition.
12.05.2024 Torrente Soffia Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Ideal conditions - perfect amount of water, very clear water, weather top and stable. Canyon very well equipped. https://www.christian-balla.de/Soffia
10.05.2024 Val Corpassa Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon. Highly recommended. Various anchors renewed on our tour. However, not all anchors are in good condition yet. At the rope traverse (see photo) both anchors were destroyed, one was replaced. Rappel canyon, no swimming section but occasional pool where you can or must enjoy the fresh water. The access already offers a very beautiful panorama.
09.05.2024 Valle delle Montarezze Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Quality of 3 anchors very good, 2 ok and 2 moderate
08.05.2024 Val Maggiore (supérieur) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon. Very varied. Anchor points mainly glued anchors, but individually no or damaged anchors in the canyon. Lots of dead wood in the canyon.
07.05.2024 Rui Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Most of the former possible jumps are (currently) no longer jumpable.
08.03.2024 Ribeira das Furnas Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very nice canyon, now top equipped! Be careful at the high C90 waterfall. There must be an extremely sharp ledge about 15 meters below the C65 intermediate stand. A canyonist has massively battered our ropes.
07.03.2024 Ribeira da Furna Santana Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Beautiful canyon! GPX tracks see https://www.christian-balla.de/FurnaSantana
06.03.2024 Ribeira da Igreja (superior) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ? ➜
We tried to find an alternative to the extremely dangerous access to the Ribeira da Igreja (inférieur) with lots of equipment and ropes. From the starting point of the Igreja inferiore it is clear to see that there is an upper part. This can also be seen on maps. However, we didn't get very far. It was all extremely overgrown. We made our way through the bushes for the first few meters. Another attempt must follow at some point ... ATTENTION: - CANYON IS NOT YET SET UP! - FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR IGREJA INFERIORE!
05.03.2024 Ribeira Funda Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Entry via Terra d'Alem
05.03.2024 Terra d'Alem Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
At first everything was very overgrown. The amount of water in Terra d'Alem was good, but a lot of water later in Funda. Anchor in Funda very good, in Terra d'Alem not so great in places.
04.03.2024 Ribeiro da Camisa Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Nice tour, quite easy and short. Well equipped. There are many opportunities to take the wrong route during access.
03.03.2024 Ribeira das Cales IV Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
As in the other parts of the Cales, some walking passages, but less than in Cales 3. Good anchor points where available. In some places more anchors would not hurt if there is a lot of water. Verticality "easy" except for the last rappel - the C30 is superiore, but reaching the 2nd anchor is not trivial.
02.03.2024 Ribeira do Cidrao Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Condition of all anchor points is top. The access was destroyed by an earth rut, but has since been repaired. Local guides had also just built an alternative access on the day of our tour. We refrained from slides and jumps at the "playground" (final abseil) due to warnings from local guides. There have probably been several accidents recently, as the pool is no longer as deep and the water now runs down the slide differently. Earth slides have also changed the exit.
01.03.2024 Ribeira dos Boieiros Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Nice little tour. Quite scenic. Unfortunately, the anchors have been stolen from various stands. Thanks to the trees you can usually still get down well or often there is still an anchor or you can jump. We got off at the 2nd bridge due to the missing anchors. We combined the tour with Porto Novo (same parking lot, neighboring gorge, similarly easy and short)
01.03.2024 Porto Novo Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Nice little tour that is obviously commercially used. Accordingly very well equipped, often on the right and left bank. Relatively much water and quite fresh. Can be easily combined with the neighboring canyon Boieiros, of similar length (same parking lot).
29.02.2024 Ribeira do Seixal (superior) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Very nice canyon. Anchor points mostly OK. In places tricky downclimbs with lots of water due to lack of anchor points. At the exit of Seixal Sup there are various canyons for the further descent into the valley. Overall, this results in a very long tour.
29.02.2024 Vimieiro Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Combined with Seixal superiore. Relatively much water. Anchor points mostly OK.
28.02.2024 Funda Meia Légua Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon with a really spectacular cascade. Unfortunately a lot of garbage in the canyon. New anchors would significantly enhance and simplify the canyon.
27.02.2024 Ribeira das Cales III Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Beautiful waterfalls but unfortunately a lot of walking. The first anchor point is great, but the quality deteriorates noticeably in the canyon. In the last third, natural anchors have to be used in places, e.g. using macramé.
26.02.2024 Pedra Branca Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Beautiful canyon. Well equipped. Access tricky in sections.
25.02.2024 Delgado (Partie C) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Beautiful canyon. Anchor points mostly in good condition, some high-quality titanium glued anchors. Access is extremely precarious. If you have a queasy feeling, you should turn back immediately - it gets worse and worse ..... Due to the waves, we decided to break off at the C90 and use the emergency exit at the rock window of the tunnel of the old shore road. The old shore road no longer exists in large parts. There can be no question of a safe way back here. It is therefore essential to walk in such a way that you can get out at low tide and low waves at the bottom of the Atlantic and return there safely.
08.10.2023 Kobelache Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very good condition of the hooks. Link to the video of the tour: https://youtu.be/zSyFsHxwHEQ?si=vP9SWdLYPf062KSG
07.10.2023 Weißenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Little water. In the final passage after the 40er (photo), where it goes around the corner, hooks are bent. As a result, we couldn't get the rope off at first and had to climb back up via the emergency exit.
06.10.2023 Zanaibach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful and impressive canyon. Hook condition mostly very good, but we had to improvise in a few places, e.g. by using human anchors from above and belaying from below. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoExeMEAeQw
05.10.2023 Ranasca Nord Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
From the abseil, which can be seen in the photo, always rope through to the next bolt. There are enough pitons for rope handrails in front of the high waterfall, but it is extremely slippery and therefore better to move along the rope to the rope handrail points. Video of the tour: https://youtu.be/8tM8okMXVSk?si=SvXko-fEpCYs8Rox
04.10.2023 Valmola Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Condition and position of the hooks partly questionable.
03.10.2023 Ual Crap Grisch Süd Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtube.com/shorts/fHvKv9Ufl0I?si=ZVZ2ErNIwA12Y9s6
03.10.2023 Segnes Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✕ ➜
On 3.10.2023 still extreme amount of water, strongly decreasing trend. Please note: Flims-Foppa-Naraus cable car has now been dismantled. The canyon is therefore currently only accessible on official public transport routes by bus 23 from Laax to Nagens.
02.10.2023 Turnigla Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtube.com/shorts/WLSBZKCZE78
01.10.2023 Flem I Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ Completed ✕ ➜
Flims-Foppa-Naraus cable car has now been dismantled. The canyon is therefore currently difficult to reach.
01.10.2023 Flem I I Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ Completed ✕ ➜
Flims-Foppa-Naraus cable car has now been dismantled. The canyon is therefore currently difficult to reach.
01.10.2023 Val Tür Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAMqLhS10W8
28.09.2023 Boggera (Superiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
One key section follows the next - this canyon is highly recommended! We chose the helicopter access option. We got out at inférieur and got back in the next day. There is no reason to rush through this beautiful canyon. Photos, videos and GPS data: https://www.christian-balla.de/Boggera
27.09.2023 Iragna (Inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon! Videos of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozNcovievlY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5pgqMifK1g
26.09.2023 Nala (Inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZ_bzTr0tdI Photos & GPS Tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Nala
25.09.2023 Tenero-Contra Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
A lot of water - one of the few canyons in Ticino that was possible today. The anchoring of the last cascade is very poor. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tVsCZEuy5Gs Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Tenero
24.09.2023 Val Cugnolo Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
We started this canyon on a day when the top canyons in Ticino had too much water. Very good alternative. Reparking not necessary
04.08.2023 Weißenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✕ ➜
Extreme rain, extreme amounts of water. Only climbed the last abseil. This was easily accessible from the path.
03.08.2023 Fluhfälle Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very good alternative if the other canyons have too much water.
12.05.2023 Cascate del Fortogna Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Other canyons were not accessible due to heavy rain. This waterfall had the perfect amount of water thanks to the rain. For information about the canyon, see https://www.christian-balla.de/Fortogna Video about the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCQhZ10k1kk
09.05.2023 Val Zemola Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Very much water but with appropriate experience still well doable
08.05.2023 Torrente Chiadola Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔
Schöne kurze Tour. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7Yqty3lHu4
07.05.2023 Val Tovanella Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRRA-vk2qdg
06.05.2023 Rui Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNhc94VXG2g
04.05.2023 Val Ru da Molin Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon, but not without danger.
01.05.2023 Rio Neva Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very nice short tour. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlS7m1Vl7VM
30.04.2023 Valle delle Montarezze Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BMongoeEmI
27.01.2023 Ribeira Funda Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StGqOGWBsoY
26.01.2023 Lajeado Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A canyon with jumping opportunities
24.01.2023 Ribeira das Furnas Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Predominantly new adhesive surfaces, still very old hooks in places as of Jan 2023
23.01.2023 Cales I Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udv4iXcqBR8
22.01.2023 Ribeira das Mijas Velhas Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Moderately interesting canyon. We didn't find the right approach straight away and can't define the best route. Wonderful views on the approach. The canyoning tour is varied, but very poorly equipped in places.
21.01.2023 Frio Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
Extremely much water. Only walked a short section
20.01.2023 Ribeira de Água d'Alto Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
A very short canyon with a beautiful, breathtaking waterfall with a fascinating view. There are two waterfalls in the Agua Alto canyon. The upper waterfall is still cut in, the C90 open with a view of the Atlantic. The second cascade, about 90 meters high, ends right next to the road (VE2, São Vicente - Porto Moniz) and flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The 90-metre waterfall is accessed in several intermediate stages.
19.01.2023 Ribeira do Passo Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
For detailed information see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfGvsEblgqk
18.01.2023 Ribeira do Campanário Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very short abseil canyon with only one key section
17.01.2023 Ribeira da Igreja (inférieur) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Very dangerous approach! Pay attention to tides, swell and cable car operating times!
16.01.2023 Frio Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67453XWW1JM
15.01.2023 Ribeira do Cidrao Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dseeR3DFef8
07.11.2022 Spiggenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Alongside the Gries and Gamchi canyons, the Spiggenbach is a canyoning gem in the Kandertal valley near Reichenbach (Bern/Berne/Berner Oberland). The canyon is very scenic and the abseiling sections are a fun challenge. Caution: Don't tie out too early! In several places there were two steps down, this also applies to the C32! My 70m rope was twice as long everywhere. Approach via A8 exit 19 in Spiez and continue towards Kandersteg. In Reichenbach turn left towards Kiental. The parking lot is located directly after the bridge over the Spiggenbach. The equipment can still be driven about 1.3 km in the direction of Griesalp to the Spiggengrund junction. Follow the road to Spiggengrund on foot for about 1.7 km until you reach the first bridge over the Spiggenbach just after the weir. Never underestimate the amount of water in this canyon and the warnings regarding the danger of sudden floods! (see link to schlucht.ch for more details) Abseiling heights (estimated!!): C12, C15, C14, C28, C32 For details of the tour see https://www.christian-balla.de/Spiggenbach or video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phki8itowUA
15.10.2022 Rouget Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Only the key passage began. For detailed information, see https://www.christian-balla.de/Rouget / impressions in the video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4OKJPVB6bw
14.10.2022 Angon Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
There is a large parking lot at Verel (entrance). The parking situation in Angon (exit) is difficult. It is advisable to use the upper parking lot only and to walk back to the car after the tour instead of re-parking. Exit at the prohibition signs, which clearly and unmistakably indicate where you have to leave the canyon. The route initially climbs steeply until you reach the hiking trail after a few meters. At the hiking trail, turn left to the upper parking lot or right to Angon. We had split up here: 3 people with the equipment to Angon and 1 person without equipment to the car to pick us up in Angon.
13.10.2022 Cascades de Nyon Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdAnvCkVKo0
13.10.2022 Clévieux Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
We climbed the canyon a total of 3 times. Once the "classic route" during the day and twice at night with access at the tributary (abseiling into the canyon). Be careful, if you rope in, you can easily cut the rope on the rock.
12.10.2022 Rots de Balme Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Rock very sharp-edged in places. The canyon changes its character a lot in the course of the tour - video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOpmzHe4-p8
11.10.2022 Tine des Fonts (amont) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon with beautiful rocks.
10.10.2022 La Vogealle Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔
Video zur Tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEFZlsEZVqk Infos zur Tour: https://www.christian-balla.de/Vogealle
07.10.2022 Enfers Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful canyon with 35 abseiling points
06.10.2022 Oules de Freissinieres Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
Water quantity =========== Very high flow rate. We avoid water as much as possible. Temperature =========== Water: Very cold. Gloves are mandatory. Air: Cool. During the waiting times, a cold feeling began to set in. But: .... Less cold than expected, but gloves are still necessary. Air in the parking lot at 10 a.m. 3 degrees, at 5 p.m. 11 degrees. Tour =========== With a group of six people, it took us five hours. Some passages are difficult with this amount of water and in some pools there are surprisingly strong currents. In such conditions, at least one team member should be very familiar with the canyon.
05.10.2022 Torrent du Beal Noir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
We didn't need Neoprean. Video of the tour with a very detailed description: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOyznaMpIR4
04.10.2022 Pissette Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A short, moderately interesting canyon. For canyonists with experience, Canyon Pissette is a suitable little adventure at night. Very little walking in the canyon. The highest abseil point is the final waterfall with a height of approx. 20 meters from the tree, this waterfall has a small geyser. Apart from the final abseil, the scenery is very moderate. The existing anchor points are garbage.
04.10.2022 Meije (aval) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
This canyon is very impressive and beautifully incised. Photos, videos and GPS data: https://www.christian-balla.de/Meije
03.10.2022 Blache Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Particularly beautiful in the middle section at the confluence of the two streams and very spectacular in the final section between the parking lot and the river. Canyon with exit via a short via ferrata. Photos, videos and GPS tracks of my tours in the Balche from 2014 to 2022: https://www.christian-balla.de/Blache My last video from the Balche: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpLFNvn2Ggo
02.10.2022 Torrent de Chichin Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Been to Chichin a total of 12 times between 2014 and 2022, including 1 time at night and at water levels ranging from moderate to crazy. You should definitely know the canyon well at night or when there is a lot of water. The facilities have always been excellent, but have improved over the years. There are several routes at key points. You only need 2x70m of ropes if you don't know or can't find the short routes. A sensational ratio of access and canyoning pleasure. A very beautiful canyon throughout. However, since the flood in September 2015, there have been many stones in the pools, so that jumps and slides are virtually non-existent. The highlight of the canyon is the anchor right next to the geyser. It's impressive when you change sides directly below the geyser (dry->dry! Rappels through the main stream are usually not possible!) and stand directly under the water with the stream of water shooting a few centimetres over your head. Photos, videos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Chichin
30.09.2022 Torrent de Pra Reboul Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Beautiful canyon, been there several times. Parking: 3x25 minutes, access 10 minutes, tour takes just over 2 hours. Return 15 minutes Video from the year 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHBzVKhNmMk Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/PraReboul
29.09.2022 Ravin de Gimette Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very beautiful canyon with rock with a good grip. The water was murky on our tour and had a strong smell at first. The condition of the anchor points was mostly very good (2 pitons or a chain). No access/return route in case of reparking, but the road is currently closed.
28.09.2022 Torrent du Beal Noir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
There was very little water to be found.
27.09.2022 Torrent du Glacier Blanc Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very beautiful, but also very challenging tour with some thrills. Located below the white glacier, the water is correspondingly fresh - gloves and a hood are obligatory. The canyon offers a very beautiful view. The vertical drop is no more than 25 meters, but the destination is not always visible from above. There are a few stretches of walking, some of which are strenuous over scree and gravel. Some of the anchor points are in very poor condition. We did not find the intermediate exit.
25.09.2022 Torrent de l' Eychauda Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Photos, video and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Eychauda
16.07.2022 Roßgumpenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
The Rossgumpenbach is an absolutely worthwhile canyon. The access is a long but easy to walk hiking trail. Access should be made early if possible to avoid the midday sun on the ascent. It can also be difficult to find a parking space in Holzgau during the walk. First follow the hiking trail to the Rossgumpenalm. About 5 minutes before the Rossgumpenalm, cross the Roßgumpenbach. From here, you should first check the water level at the Rossgumpen waterfall. Then follow the European long-distance hiking trail E5 towards Kemptener Hütte. This is followed by a steep climb out of sight of the Roßgumpenbach. As soon as the path leads to the Roßgumpenbach for a short moment, the 2nd part is reached. After about another 15 minutes of walking, we turn off the path to the right at a small refuge to the 1st part of the Roßgumpenbach. In the canyon, it's one step after another. There is only a short running section between the upper and lower parts. You can leave the canyon right at the beginning of the lower parts or start from here. The rock is mostly grippy. There is a higher waterfall in both the upper and lower parts, so at least two 45m ropes are required. If there are enough people, a shorter rope, e.g. 30m, is also recommended.
15.07.2022 Doserbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
The approach to the upper and middle sections is not obvious. It goes right through the forest, sometimes steeply uphill. The middle section begins with two very nice, rewarding abseils. Then just climb down and walk to the lower section, where there is no highlight. We return through the Hornbach, where there are many swimming spots.
14.07.2022 Wiesbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Very nice mini canyon. Extremely short tour.
13.07.2022 Hochalpbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
The Hochalpbach is fantastically scenic, but there is a lot of walking and climbing involved. The approach via hiking trail 432 is easy to find and easy to walk, but contains a few sections where it is steeply uphill. In the canyon, especially at the beginning, there are occasional scree fields which quickly start to move. In sunny, warm weather, there are plenty of pools that offer a refreshing dip. With a 5mm Neoprean, however, it quickly gets a little warm when there is little water.
14.05.2022 Audin amont - linker Zufluss Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
On the approach to Audin, roughly halfway between Audin médian and Audin amont, the hiking trail leads past this side arm. Despite low water levels, the hiking trail was slightly flooded here. The critical sections are well prepared. Two ropes of at least 30 meters each are required for this side arm, which flows into the Audin.
10.05.2022 Riou de Lantosque Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Scenic in itself, but unfortunately too much garbage from the village. The way back through the river Vésubie is particularly worthwhile when there is little water, but unfortunately this makes the way back considerably longer.
10.05.2022 Vallon de l'Infernet (Vesubie) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Very short but also very rewarding tour. Top scenery with a great fun factor. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcKrkcoRKbw Further information about the tour: https://www.christian-balla.de/Infernet
22.04.2022 Riu Sarcerei Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Presumably a huge flood had passed through the canyon shortly before. From the GPS point 39.866944, 9.491251 on the SS198, we followed the road to the river. The 60 meter long waterfall now has an intermediate level on the left bank after about 30 meters. This means that (as of March 2022) it can be climbed with two 35-meter ropes. The water level was quite high, making some obstacles difficult to see. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLoZFJAGvfA Photos and GPS data: https://www.christian-balla.de/Sarcerei
30.03.2022 Grotta Donini Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very nice tour. Photos, videos, GPS data of our tour see https://www.christian-balla.de/Donini
29.03.2022 Baccu Ois Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
The Baccu Ois canyon is mostly open and therefore offers a beautiful view. Access, the canyoning tour and the way back are not particularly far. However, a relatively long journey along a farm road is required. The abseils are moderately spectacular. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGqxKldWk_4 Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/BaccuOis
06.11.2021 Reichenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
inférieur (below the Reichenbach Falls) Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr1BkuLUi9o
05.11.2021 Gries Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
High volume of water but doable. Hooks in good condition, but in one place so extremely icy that we could not use them.
04.11.2021 Rybibach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
One key section follows the next - this canyon is highly recommended! The Rybi Canyon is a very beautiful canyon between Lauterbrunnen and Wengen. The access is a very easy to walk hiking trail with a superiore view of the valley (Lauterbrunnen), the Swiss mountains and the Mättlibach. The Rybi canyon is only visible from the hiking trail at second glance: The high waterfall of Canyon Mättli attracts everyone's attention. The Rybi is a little to the left and is much more difficult to spot. The Rybi canyon has several impulsive key points. There is a good shower at several waterfalls. The canyon is moderately well equipped - a few new anchor points wouldn't hurt. Video of the tour (edited from 2 ascents in Rybi): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdoo6flTK-o More information about our 2 tours in the Rybi on my website: https://www.christian-balla.de/Rybi
03.11.2021 Reichenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
supérieur. Entry at the dam, exit before the Reichenbach Falls. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLjY6xgFCQI
02.11.2021 Bärenfall Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Good alternative if there is too much water everywhere else. 1 waterfall, abseiling from the forest. See https://www.christian-balla.de/B%C3%A4renfallKiental ATTENTION: We have drilled the intermediate stand in the middle of the waterfall. This is probably not findable or very quickly in a critical condition. Be sure to take material for the intermediate belay or sufficiently long ropes!
02.11.2021 Gries Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✕ ➜
The water level was too high for a safe ascent without knowing the canyon.
30.10.2021 Rosenlaui (unterer) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very rarely accessible canyon. There is usually only a short time window in which professionals can attempt a canyoning tour here. The Rosenlaui is a very beautiful and absolutely worthwhile canyon. It is a very short tour. The water is fresh and long waiting times are not recommended. The condition of the anchors is borderline in places. The canyon is narrow and deep, it also gets relatively dark for a short time - I only used my headlamp to take photos. We had a 30m and a 55m rope with us - with the 55 meter rope we got down everywhere on the double line without any problems. Note on the "short time window": It is a canyon that is open to tourists. Canyoning is prohibited during the season. We were in Rosenlaui shortly after the end of the season. A few days later, we wanted to go to Rosenlaui a second time. We abandoned the second attempt on the approach at -8°C, as the road was already completely iced over and it was impossible to make any progress. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCU6T3oh0ZY
02.10.2021 Cormor Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. Most of the anchor points on our tour were of good to very good quality. You just have to find the anchor points and sometimes the path. At a higher underground waterfall, we only found one sling around a rock, but it held. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuozZn2Uuf4 Pictures of the tour: https://www.christian-balla.de/Cormor
01.10.2021 Caldone Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ Completed ✔ ➜
A great adventure for canyonists with lots of experience. Rio Caldone, also known as Val Boazzo, is a very beautiful canyon that exits in Lecco. The canyon consists of two parts, which differ considerably in scenic terms. The tour with both sections takes a relatively long time - including parking, the tour takes about 7 hours in total. There is a very dangerous siphon in the upper part! Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRwxzWQSqoE
30.09.2021 Mengasca Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
The Mengasca canyon begins with a very challenging access, despite the parking lot. From the parking lot to the junction to Motto dei Damini, the trail climbs steadily uphill on a very good hiking trail, followed by a good path with no significant difference in altitude. From Motto dei Damini you have a beautiful view towards the valley, the path is easy to miss from here but is regularly marked with red dots. The descent is steep in places - the path is challenging and the use of canyoning ropes is recommended in at least one place. After 1 to 1 1/2 hours you reach the entry point. The canyon is very beautiful and great fun, but also has several technically demanding key points. The highlight is the 55 meter high waterfall. Video of the tour with topographical details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCd2F2iFv5A
29.09.2021 Esino (inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Esino inférieur is a very short canyon in the Italian village of Perledo. This canyon is beautiful and deeply incised, the abseils are not particularly high. Within a week I was in the Esino 3 times, once at night. The access is only a few meters away from the parking lot. We left both cars at the upper parking lot during the tour and only picked them up for the exit after the tour. Topographic view available on my homepage: https://www.christian-balla.de/Esino Video of our night tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZH9jssruFOs
28.09.2021 Valle Rasga Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A scenic canyon that is little known. Although this canyon is not the pearl of the region, it is not to be sneezed at. The canyon Rasga was partly moderately, partly miserably and partly not at all equipped. The drill was in frequent use on our tour, so this canyon is now much better equipped, but still not optimal. There are many natural anchor points. Lots of trees and greenery make this canyon a beautiful forest canyon. There are occasional narrow sections. Topology of the canyon VALLE RASGA - INFORMATION WITHOUT WARRANTY see https://www.christian-balla.de/Rasga Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZUpl9Kmcm0
27.09.2021 Bodengo I (Boggia I) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
The canyon is very well equipped and has many emergency exits. Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj77l3PspBE
27.09.2021 Bodengo II (Boggia II) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
The canyon is very well equipped and has many emergency exits. Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qj77l3PspBE
24.09.2021 Isorno (Inferiore) - Piemont Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
An absolutely magnificent canyon north of Domodossola is the Torrent de Isorno (inférieur/aval). The access takes about 30 minutes, initially without any significant difference in altitude and later it goes downhill. At the waypoint marked on the map https://www.christian-balla.de/Isorno, it is worth taking a detour: instead of passing the mountain on the left, go up to the summit and enjoy the view - but then you have to return to the waypoint. The last part of the access is not without danger: caution is advised here. The canyon starts with a few minutes of walking and downclimbing. This is followed by the first of 6 anchors, 4 of which are between 15 and 20 meters high. The highest rappel is 28 meters high, although rope is still needed for the rope traverse at C28. The C28 is the highlight of the Isorno: it gets dark and the abseil line runs through the thundering water of the waterfall. Once at the bottom, you swim through the waterfall. The canyon exits at the dam wall. When the water level is low, it is possible to climb onto the dam wall on the left-hand side. Video of this tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV9o7XTHCrI
23.09.2021 Lasino Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
The LASINO INTERMEDIO canyon is a classic near Domodossola. And rightly so. It is a very beautiful and varied canyon that is great fun. This canyon is particularly recommended in fine weather, when the sun shines beautifully into the canyon. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BEgI7hoR_I
22.09.2021 Ogliana di Quarata Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. Many small and one medium-high abseiling point. The canyon is varied and deep in places. Overall, the access and the routes in the canyon are sporty but doable. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2bSJuGleGc
20.09.2021 Val Segnara Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Our first canyoning tour in the Domodossola region in September 2021 had to be canceled due to heavy rainfall. The following day, our search for a suitable canyon led us to the Rio Segnara. It was a good choice! A scenic canyon. Extremely slippery in places! Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSkCFfBa16Q
12.07.2021 Hirschwängbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
This canyon would have a lot of potential if it had been redesigned in places. The Hirschwängbach is a beautiful canyon on the border between Germany and Austria. Access begins at the Hotel Ammerwald near Reutte in Tyrol, close to the Plansee lake. The hiking trail towards Berggasthaus Bleckenau leads over a small wooden bridge over a branch of the Schafblassenbach. A waterfall can be seen to the left of the wooden bridge, below the bridge is the entry point to the canyon. The canyon has many downclimbs and occasionally has the character of aquatic hikes between the abseils. These downclimbs make the canyon challenging. The rappels have the following heights: 12m, 15m, 10m, 10m, 15m, 10m, 10m, 15m, 10m, 12m. Not all anchor points were in good condition, one was no longer usable. However, there were either natural anchor points available or downclimbing/running around was possible. It is recommended to have a 35m-40m rope or a drill and rakes with you. The canyon has potential, but could be redone in some places. Be careful when downclimbing: The rock is mostly grippy but sometimes very slippery. There are often rocks in the water that are difficult to recognize. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTbQKPil8Fw
12.07.2021 Archbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A canyon with slides and jumps to let off steam and have fun. The Stuiben Falls are a classic among the canyons near Reutte. There is probably always someone out and about here and access is regulated. It starts with a 5m jump. This is followed by a 25m high abseil. This is followed by another jump of approx. 4m. The highlight is an 18m+15m abseil, whereby the 15m are often also jumped. A jump at this height is not without risk! This is followed by another jump of about 5m. Recommendation: Get out now and return to the parking lot - alternatively, there are more jumps after a long run. The following applies to all jumps: Always check the depth of the water pools and possible obstacles with diving goggles beforehand! Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnc3cEm5tlo
11.07.2021 Roßgumpenbach Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ? ➜
We got out after the C35 due to approaching thunderclouds. The water level was very high in the upper part, perhaps too much for the lower part. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XmpOa-urrw
03.10.2020 Nissod Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Nissod is a beautiful canyon in the Aosta Valley near Saint-Vincent. Nothing particularly spectacular, there are no slides and no jumps. Scenic and beautiful with some worthwhile abseils. Especially recommended after rain when the Nissod is carrying water. The anchor points are unfortunately a little far from the waterline. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIPnrFcpnT8
01.10.2020 Fer Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Fer is certainly a beautiful canyon, but in my opinion it is generally overrated. There are more rewarding canyons in the Aosta Valley. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP_nWFWfviA
30.09.2020 Pacoulla Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A beautiful small and varied canyon with relatively little running distance. Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Pacoulla Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrF8ong5NXo
29.09.2020 Les goilles du Pourtset Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
All rappels in the dry. Nevertheless, high risk, as the Pourtset is crossed several times. There are several potentially critical points which should not be underestimated. Be careful, it is slippery. This canyon is very scenic. No emergency exits.
28.09.2020 Torrente Comboè Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. Impressive high water marks. Better for guided rappel. 2 ropes of 60 m each. Anchoring different. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-ZeOOHvzZw Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Comboe
27.09.2020 Torrente Prouve Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A canyoning tour in the Prouve is certainly not the highlight of the week, but it's fun nonetheless. Nothing special but still a beautiful scenic experience. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0H6VqMJOKL4 Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Prouve
25.09.2020 Torrent Brenve Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Beautiful canyon. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWifsa-3zVc
24.09.2020 Chasten Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Apart from two beautiful spots, I don't find the Chasten Canyon worthwhile overall. Access and walking distances are not in good proportion to the pleasure of this canyon. Anchors are sometimes very difficult to find. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f4Z_7YZSgA
23.09.2020 Cascades de Thuy Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
On 23.09.2020 we went canyoning in the Cascades de Thuy (Torrent de Septumian). This canyon is a very short canyon. The highlight is a 107m high waterfall, with two intermediate stands. Anchor very well placed. Be careful, there is an extreme risk of kicking stones loose Clear water as long as no one is in the canyon. Dirty water is created by the canyonists. The following video shows a few impressions of this tour in the Valle d'Aosta: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbznT1sikXE
22.09.2020 Chalamy Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Chalamy has a lovely playground where you can have lots of fun. Slide or jump, then back up and do it all over again. This canyon has several very rewarding spots, the only drawback is the large boulder field at the exit of the canyoning tour. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_qm9_SJPPE Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Chalamy
21.09.2020 Brison Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
We have the intermediate state of the last cascade again (accessible with 45m+30m). Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYAgrrOmd88
20.09.2020 Bouro Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon, but a rope killer and extremely slippery in places Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9Nz7d-cTGs
08.08.2020 Variola (inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
New chain for rappel guidé on the C35, at the bottom left a few meters after both stems. For rappel guidé, a 50-meter rope is required for guiding and at least 45 meters for rappel. On the C35, 30m ropes are probably sufficient for normal rappels (without rappel guidé) if the belayer on the edge is upgraded to a rappel anchor. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhEJpjC35Uc
07.08.2020 Lasino Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A canyon with slides and jumps to let off steam and have fun. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lYgOxCep80
06.08.2020 Mondelli (inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Mondelli is a fantastic canyon. A canyoning tour in the Mondelli leaves nothing to be desired: Lots of great slides, some awesome jumps and many fantastic abseils. The scenic landscape is very beautiful and you have a great view. What's missing are deep gulches: there are only a few meters every now and then. This canyon should preferably be visited when the sun is shining. It is worth it! The canyon is long, so it's better not to do it in one day, but take your time, have fun and get off at the bridge to Mondelli and get back on again later.
05.08.2020 Isorno (Inferiore) - Piemont Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. You simply have to do a canyoning tour here. Even more than once. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IES3DblVy_c Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Isorno
04.08.2020 Mondelli (Intermedio) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Mondelli is a fantastic canyon. A canyoning tour in the Mondelli leaves nothing to be desired: Lots of great slides, some awesome jumps and many fantastic abseils. The scenic landscape is very beautiful and you have a great view. What's missing are deep gulches: there are only a few meters every now and then. This canyon should preferably be visited when the sun is shining. It is worth it! The canyon is long, so it's better not to do it in one day, but take your time, have fun and get off at the bridge to Mondelli and get back on again later.
03.08.2020 Val Bianca Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A beautiful and varied canyon, with slides and jumps. The equipment was great. Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Bianca Videos of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFVNOw3CRKY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dzt2ekkQoSk
10.07.2020 Mala Koritnica Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Koritnica is a beautiful canyon in Slovenia. The canyon is cut to a depth and the rocks and water have enchanting colors. A canyoning tour here doesn't take long under professional conditions, beginners quickly get cold and may reach their limits in some places. Right at the beginning, directly at the first abseiling point, white water experience is helpful. Once you reach the bottom, you have to cross the white water to leave the pool. Not really a problem, but if in doubt, it helps if the first person has a throw bag with them. There is another very nice jump and shortly before the exit, it gets a little more technically challenging: a few meters of long shimmying using the cling and stem technique above the white water. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyqXmtAi7yE
08.07.2020 Fratarica Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
This canyon is also suitable for beginners. The free-hanging waterfall can be hiked around. Several exit options. Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Fratarica Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2-zUwMFDiA
05.10.2019 Flem I Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtu.be/bamRMsJchb4?si=0refFehICPhcIx8c
05.10.2019 Flem I I Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtu.be/bamRMsJchb4?si=0refFehICPhcIx8c
04.10.2019 Aua da Cavrein Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ? ➜
We had a lot of water and got out right after the grotto. The part above the grotto is not very worthwhile. It is very slippery. The grotto below the bridge (primary access) is a very beautiful part of the canyon. Photos / GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Cavrein Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9HgxF-0_O8
03.10.2019 Turnigla Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtu.be/_nGti8ful9U
01.10.2019 Ual Crap Grisch Süd Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtu.be/tD6QuErFh34?si=01PFdPKTcTC_dqcq
29.09.2019 Claretto (superiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
We were driven to the entry by Romeo Claretto. Very impressive canyon. Stands mostly in good condition. Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Claretto Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPaHS--Gwts
27.09.2019 Seguret Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A crisp access is followed by a deep canyon with many abseils. Some of the anchor points are very old and there is a lot of dead wood in the canyon. Photos, videos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Seguret
26.09.2019 Rio Bard Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
We have refurbished the Rio Bard in places. However, only "expedition material" was used. The new abseil lines now run through the water - a great pleasure. The access is steep, but quickly done. The way back takes 3 minutes. 4 cascades between 15 and 40 meters, a 5-meter cascade and a dry rappel of 15 meters Further details: https://www.christian-balla.de/Bard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5v7OzuP7Pk
25.09.2019 Canyon de Thures Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A beautiful, mostly very grippy canyon. Unfortunately, there is a longer, uninteresting section over scree in between. The canyon is moderately well equipped. The tour is short but tends to be fresh. Topographic view / photos / GPS: https://www.christian-balla.de/Thures Video with topographic view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jwIPGdTisI
24.09.2019 Marderello (inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ Completed ✔ ➜
A sensational canyon with spectacular rock formations. Only the murky water detracts from the beauty of this canyon. This canyon is completely unsuitable for beginners. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6jMl8UYg1Q
23.09.2019 Sessi Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very scenic canyon with spectacular abseils. The rock is very grippy in places and very slippery in others. The anchors are mostly made of high-quality material, but some are in very poor condition. Photos & GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Sessi Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3_k7DIFJCI
07.09.2019 Giumaglio (inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very beautiful canyon Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3tI7dFfuk4 Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Giumaglio
06.09.2019 Tenero-Contra Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
This canyon is also fun at night after rainfall! During the day, the parking lot situation is difficult and the amount of garbage in the canyon is certainly much more noticeable in the light. Night canyon requires high-quality waterproof headlamps and experience in the dark! Video of our night tour in Tenero: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWPcRGrhwGo
05.09.2019 Nala (Intermedio) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Nala is a very special canyon in Ticino. Even the access (optional) is an absolute highlight: instead of walking, you can fly up the mountain by helicopter in just under 2 minutes. For a few impressions of the flight and the canyoning tour, in chronological order, I recommend my video. I can only recommend both the flight and the canyon! Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7nsyMjbOFU Photos & GPS Tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Nala
03.09.2019 Pontirone (Inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
A very beautiful canyon throughout. The only disappointment is the sudden exit. Photos and GPS data: https://www.christian-balla.de/Pontirone Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr0U9x-ptTc
01.09.2019 Corippo Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A small but beautiful canyon. Relatively slippery. Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Corippo Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GX7uNUL6sJw
17.08.2019 Val Zemola Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very impressive canyon with many beautiful abseiling spots awaits you in Zemola. The canyon is deeply cut and varied. A geyser at the exit. Access with re-parking: The descent from the parking lot to the canyon is somewhat tedious and takes almost 1 hour. Reparking does not save any time and does not make access any easier. Access without parking: Well-established access along the canyon. There are numerous rope traverses, so a canyoning harness should be used. Duration approx. 30 minutes. Way back: A leisurely walk back through the forest up the mountain to the road Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGWQK_d8l98 Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Zemola
15.08.2019 Rio Belepeit (Inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fairly open canyon with sweeping views of the valley. The cycle path below the last abseil point is virtually a guarantee for onlookers. The paths on the access are not always easy to find. GPS tracks and photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Belepeit Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNT4GmIOKwk
13.08.2019 Rio Malimberg (Inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Photos and GPS track of the access: https://www.christian-balla.de/Malinberg Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8nqXWDIi-g
12.08.2019 Rio Alba Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very beautiful canyon, which unfortunately contains a disproportionate number of sections in the stream. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyKOOlRycxo
07.07.2019 Rio Nero (Lago di Garda) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaMSKDDbViU
06.07.2019 Palvico Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. You simply have to have done a canyoning tour here. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZ9c8StYAmg
05.07.2019 Vajo dell’Orsa (superiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. You simply must have done a canyoning tour here at least once Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lwWHYkw5tE
04.07.2019 Vione sup. Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
The upper part is not very rewarding. It is very slippery. The grotto under the bridge (primary access) is a very beautiful part of the canyon. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtwtoXR9IoU
10.05.2019 Oscuros de Balcés Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. You simply have to have done a canyoning tour here. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZUOL9qOjNY
09.05.2019 Estrechos de Balces Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. We really had a lot of fun. We entered via the Barranco Alborceral (Barranco de l' Alborzeral). Videos of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iC0xS5p_xI (Alborceral ) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyEYGvg9PN4 (Balces Estrechos)
09.05.2019 Alborzeral Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
As access to the Estrechos de Balcés It is important to keep an overview of all the side arms. During access we came across another group who tried to convince us that we were in the neighboring canyon, where our ropes would have been too short. Fortunately, I was able to determine our exact position via gps Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iC0xS5p_xI
08.05.2019 Canon del Rio Formiga Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Not a particularly long canyon, but one that offers a lot of fun. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tJC1v1RXAA Pictures & GPS Track: https://www.christian-balla.de/Formiga
07.05.2019 Bañera Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
One anchor could easily be pulled out of the wall and was replaced Video of our tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4wNIi-41vU
06.05.2019 Rio Vero Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A beautiful canyon, but it's a long way to walk. We entered via Portiacha. This was followed by a very extensive aquatic hike. Very scenic, but unfortunately you don't get a real canyoning feeling. As this canyon is very beautiful, I am glad to have done it once. However, without any rappels, slides or jumps, this is not a tour that I intend to repeat in the near future. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQNUXjvOMYE
06.05.2019 Portiacha Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
including Wolfgang Streicher as an access option to Rio Vero Video from the Portiacha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiC89-GGAJ4
05.05.2019 San Andres Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFPALNDXLu8
01.05.2019 Mascun (Superior) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ Completed ✔ ➜
A breathtaking canyon. And it's not just the canyon that's great: even the access is very worthwhile! Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Mascun Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdollTVgY7s
30.04.2019 Gorgonchon Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
An extremely short pleasure, but very beautiful. We simply walked the canyon twice in a row in one day, true to the motto: access and return must be worthwhile. Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Gorgonchon Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtPIAPjS-6Y
29.04.2019 Lapenilla Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Lapenilla Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIOBMEAank0
28.04.2019 Palomeras del Fornocal Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. Extremely deep. Very narrow. Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Palomeras Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXKB0SZqIw0
28.04.2019 Fornocal Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Impressive, varied canyon Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Fornocal Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pflDTgP_vHc
11.11.2018 Segnes Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Attention status 2023: The Flims-Foppa-Naraus cable car has now been dismantled. The canyon is therefore currently only accessible by official public transport on bus 23 from Laax to Nagens.
10.11.2018 Turnigla Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtu.be/Vha4v42dXV8
03.11.2018 Torrent del Gorge Blau 'Sa Fosca' Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Sa Fosca or Gorg Blau is a classic on Mallorca. Dry, without water, definitely a bit idle, but still spectacular. When the pools are filled with fresh water and the water flows easily, it's even more fun. 2014 without water and 2018 with water. Photos of the tours: https://www.christian-balla.de/GorgBlau Video from the year 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hYb6brmD_o
31.10.2018 Torrent Fondo 'Mortitx' Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
For a superiore canyoning tour you need a sensational canyon, optional conditions, a good group and a comfortable access and return route. Most of the time. For Mortitx, you need good conditions (sun & optimal water quantity) and a good group. If you then approach it with the mindset that you are undertaking an extensive hike, which includes a few hours of canyoning in between, then you can look forward to a perfect, sensational day! With water, Mortitx is a fantastic canyon. For the way back, it is advisable to have a flashlight and a compass or GPS with you, as you can potentially lose your bearings on the way back through the grass in the dark. Photos of the tour: https://www.christian-balla.de/Mortitx Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWToeT0NcR8
29.10.2018 Torrent De Coanegra Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
We had a lot of water - extremely cool tour Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Coanegra Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcVjR3pr-tE
02.10.2018 Flem I Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtu.be/f6GSS4mAZxc
02.10.2018 Flem I I Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Tour video: https://youtu.be/f6GSS4mAZxc
27.09.2018 Oules de Freissinieres Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A great adventure for canyonists with lots of experience. Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Oules Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_uOH-AYdks
25.09.2018 Cascades du Miroir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
A very impressive canyon. It goes from one abseil directly to the next, usually about 40 meters.
24.09.2018 Ga Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
This canyon is characterized by a very beautiful view of the mountains and two impressive final abseils. The water quality is not exactly inviting. Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/duGa Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1RS4Jk0JF0
23.09.2018 Torrent du Beal Noir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
This canyon is best walked twice
19.09.2018 Torrent des Acles Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Acles is a very beautiful canyon in the High Alps in France. The water is fresh and clear, the rock formations are impressive and there are some great abseiling spots. A canyoning tour in the Acles does not take very long. Visited in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. It was a tool every time! We changed our plans for a tour planned for 2022 at short notice, as the Acles canyon was devastated by storms in September. According to descente, however, several months later (in 2023) many people were back in Acles Photos and videos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Acles
16.08.2018 Rio Cadramazzo Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A very short canyon with a beautiful, breathtaking waterfall with a fascinating view. Video: https://youtu.be/iUbv1edJCbw?si=yGXE51uvyBX7lbkZ&t=211
11.05.2018 Richiusa Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Video: https://youtu.be/fYYt3V1HECE?si=_lok7x-RV0juHIOJ&t=1021 Photos: https://www.christian-balla.de/Richiusa
10.05.2018 Verghello Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
We had an extreme amount of water Video: https://youtu.be/fYYt3V1HECE?si=zG1Sb6Xh9HOP4H1C&t=927
08.05.2018 Polischellu Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
A fantastic canyon! Video of the tour: https://youtu.be/fYYt3V1HECE?si=7JQZu05aOYQekg07&t=724
07.05.2018 Foce Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 🌊 Crazy Completed ✔ ➜
We had a lot of water. A few days earlier we had already walked with less water. Great fun with WW experience in lots of water. Completely unsuitable for beginners when there is a lot of water Video (Extem water from minute 10:36, with less water see from minute 1:39): https://youtu.be/fYYt3V1HECE?si=3q7AA07KhAeMLDg2&t=636
06.05.2018 Cippetto Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Video: https://youtu.be/fYYt3V1HECE?si=US0C5bPq7d-3N31G&t=429
29.04.2018 Petra Leccia Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
video: https://youtu.be/fYYt3V1HECE?si=hsJ0LgutokKPzWjd
25.09.2017 Sauze (aval) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Some anchors repaired on the tour. Video (Sauze starts at minute 5:52): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRSZPXlqXUY&t=352s
24.09.2017 Torrent de la Valette Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Video (from minute 5:15): https://youtu.be/fRSZPXlqXUY?si=2rAjobZlPSwIREtI&t=315
18.09.2017 Torrent du Beal Noir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
The amount of water in the Beal Noir is usually low
17.09.2017 Ascension Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Photos, videos and GPS tracks see https://www.christian-balla.de/Ascension
12.05.2017 Riu Sarcerei Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
A canyon with slides and jumps to let off steam and have fun.
11.05.2017 Codula Orbisi Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
Canyoning or cave tour in one. Very beautiful. Apart from water residue in the pools, our tour was dry. In ideal conditions, probably a 4-star tour, but with old brackish water not so highly recommended. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Y2sXfR3x4c
08.05.2017 Gorroppeddu Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Dry Completed ✔ ➜
Good option if all canyons are dry anyway.
07.05.2017 Bau Vigo (intermedio) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Photos of our tour: https://www.christian-balla.de/BauVigo
04.05.2017 Bacu sa Figu Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Beautiful canyon! Even the access road is an adventure! It's quite tedious to traipse through the streambed when parking. Photos of the tour: https://www.christian-balla.de/SaFigu
29.09.2016 Claretto (inferiore) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fantastic canyon - but not for beginners! Quite a lot of rockfall in the basin between the two high ones (caused by canyonists). Rope-killer edge at the final abseil after approx. 15 meters Photos, videos and GPS data: https://www.christian-balla.de/Claretto
23.09.2016 Oules de Freissinieres Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Very beautiful. Very spectacular. A consistently sensational canyon. Photos and GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Oules Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPO0GmqAkLs
28.04.2016 Ciuffatu Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Low Completed ✔ ➜
Photos of the tour: https://www.christian-balla.de/Ciuffatu
26.04.2016 Vacca Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A fascinating canyon. Video of the tour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QISq8bULO_o
26.09.2015 Torrent du Beal Noir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
Several days after heavy rainfall we (still) have optimal conditions in Beal Noir.
20.09.2015 Torrent du Beal Noir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
The amount of water after rain decreases relatively quickly.
19.09.2015 Rocciamelone Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
A very beautiful canyon. Climbed via the via ferrata in 2015. In 2019, climbed the classic route via the hiking trail at the top. If you have a via ferrata set, I recommend the via ferrata variant - definitely the better choice! Photos & videos & GPS tracks: https://www.christian-balla.de/Foresto
16.09.2015 Torrent du Beal Noir Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 High Completed ✔ ➜
Relatively much water for this canyon after very heavy rainfall
21.09.2014 Torrent de Tramouillon (inferieur) Christian Balla ⭐ ★★★★★ 📖 ★★★ ⚓ ★★★ 💧 Normal Completed ✔ ➜
You can do it once, but it's not a canyon you'll visit often.