DESCRIPTION

Day 1
Meeting at the Albenga motorway exit at 9:30 am – transfer with your vehicle (the guide will precede the group on Pick-up with the technical equipment) to the
expected location near the Rio. At the parking the participants will be provided with everything
the necessary equipment, will follow a briefing for
safety techniques and progression procedures. With short downhill approach by foot on the path you reach the entrance of the canyon where the descent will begin. The descent provides walking paths along the stream, swimming sections and not mandatory diving spots where allowed (in vertical position only). On the highest waterfalls or where it is not possible to dive there, the guide will set up a rope belay system. Ended the path in the canyon, with very short walk on asphalt road the group returns to the car park. The activity ends approximately around 15:00.
Once the equipment is returned to the guide, the group arranges for the transfer to Valle Argentina (possible appointment at the exit of the Arma di Taggia motorway exit) to reach Molini di Triora where you will have dinner (typical cuisine) and stay overnight at the Santo Spirito hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast at 9:00 am cars will be organized to reach Loreto di Triora in about 15 min, where the wetsuits and equipment for the second route will be reassigned. After descending the path (5 min.) You begin canyon descent in a true masterpiece of nature
architecture and beauty. In about 3 hours you reach a large confluence lake (Degno)
with a minor stream. Once out of the path and up the small valley (about 15 minutes) you are ready for
descend the second short canyon, even more encased. Return to the confluence pool
with a flat walk of about 20 min. the group will return to the car park. The activity ends approximately around 15:00 to return to Finale Ligure for 17:00 (depending on the number of participants, a 6 km car shuttle may be needed with one of the available cars to recover the guide’s car).
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Participants will only have to think about the swimsuit and towel, some
energy snack and at least one 0.5 l bottle of water per person (river water is not recommended to drink); in addition to sports shoes or light hiking boots.
The following are strictly forbidden: neoprene shoes or boots, rock or boat shoes, open type sports sandals and / or shoes similar to these listed.
All technical equipment – 5mm wetsuit – canyoning helmet – harness – safety lanyard –
self-emptying pvc backpacks – and watertight bins is provided by the organization.

TYPE
Hike along a particularly encased stream – with various types of obstacles to overcome
along the descent (Rock slides or waterfalls of various heights and lengths, climbing over
blocks and overcoming of restrictions as well as various swimming sections.
DIFFERENCE
Minimum altitude difference and downhill. The actual activity involves a drop in altitude of about 70/90 m per day which can be overcome in about 4 hours.
PREVALENT EXHIBITION
Activity carried out in a closed environment, rarely exposed or reached directly by the sun.
DURATION
2 days of activity.
WHERE
Western Liguria, Valle Argentina – Imperia.
RECOMMENDED PERIOD
Every day from June to September from Monday to Sunday.
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Maximum number of participants allowed: 6 people.
LEVEL REQUIRED
Minimum general basic training.
ACCOMPANYING PROFESSIONAL
UIAGM Alpine Guide registered in the Professional Register, with Canyoning specialization.
BOOKING
Mandatory within 30 days. from the date scheduled for the activity.
CANCELLATION AND REMODULATION
The activity is subject to cancellation and remodeling due to bad weather and also to suitable river flow conditions, subsequent to thunderstorms or for impending thunderstorms, even if the weather conditions at the time of the planned course may be suitable. The booked activity is valid for the entire canyoning season. In case of bad weather another alternative date or program will be proposed.