What is Ticino Outdoor?

Ticino Outdoor is a small, ISO 21101 certified outdoor adventure / canyoning company based in Osogna, Canton Ticino, Switzerland. We organise guided canyoning, via ferrata, and rock climbing tours for individuals, families, school groups, scout groups, turnvereins and corporate teams. Our philosophy is come as a guest, leave as a friend.

Where is Ticino Outdoor located and how can I contact you?

Our office is at in di Bügei 13, 6950 Tesserete, Switzerland. Our canyoning base is located at la Monda Nova, Osogna. Phone and WhatsApp: +41 76 280 12 22. Email: info@ticinooutdoor.com. We operate tours across Ticino — primarily in Valle Riviera, Valle Maggia, and Valle Verzasca. Season runs April 1st to November 1st.

Is Ticino Outdoor certified?

Yes. We are certified to ISO 21101 — the international safety management standard for adventure tourism — by Edelcert SA. All guides hold Swiss and international guide licences.

What activities does Ticino Outdoor offer?

We offer canyoning tours (4 difficulty levels, 12+ routes), via ferrata, rock climbing, and family adventure packages. We also run canyoning and rock climbing courses, equipment rentals, private VIP tours, school group programmes, and company team-building events.

What canyoning tours are available and what are the difficulty levels?

Level 1 Family (age 6+, no experience): Vira, Boggera Family, Corippo. Level 2 Beginner: Boggera, Valle Maggia, Malvaglia, Iragna. Level 3 Sporty: Pontirone, Iragna Plus, Nala. Level 4 Extreme (experience required): Boggera Helicanyoning, Lodrino Inferiore, Lodrino Integrale. We also offer individuals canyoning tours off-menu - any canyons in the Ticino, Domodossola or Chiavenna area.

How much does canyoning cost?

Canyoning tours start from CHF 99 per person for the entry level Vira canyoning tour with family discount or 155 for and adult ticket in the classic Boggera tour. Prices vary by tour level and group size. There are 10% family discounts for all level 1-2 canyons starting from 4 participants, student discount for under 18 youngsters and two level of discounts for bigger groups - 6% from 7-12 pax, 12% from 13+ participants. Package deals offer savings when combining multiple tours on the same day.

Is advance booking required and what is the cancellation policy?

Yes, prior booking is mandatory. We recommend booking at least a few days in advance. We understand that plans can change! If you need to cancel, just let us know as early as possible — cancellations made more than 15 days in advance only incur a small payment processing fee per person, and we can always issue a voucher for the full amount instead. The closer to the tour date, the higher the cancellation fee, so we always recommend taking out cancellation insurance for extra peace of mind. We have no minimum group size.

What equipment is included in a canyoning tour?

Included: certified guide, freshly washed 5mm wetsuit with hood, Adidas canyoning shoes, Petzl canyoning harness, and certified mountaineering helmet. Bring your own swimsuit and towel.For cold water days we also provide gloves and extra layers of neoprene

Do tours run in rainy or bad weather?

Rain alone does not necessarily cancel a tour, unless it's a thunderstorm. Safety depends on canyon water levels, not surface weather. We monitor the weather closely and we notify you 1-2 days in advance if conditions require a cancellation and always offer an alternative canyon, date, or voucher.

Why is Ticino considered one of the best canyoning destinations in the world?

Ticino's geography creates exceptionally beautiful canyons with emerald-green pools, dramatic waterfalls, and crystal-clear Alpine water. Valle Maggia and Valle Verzasca are among the most photogenic and technically varied canyoning valleys in Europe.

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Tour Summary

Duration: 5-7 hours
Area: Bellinzona
Maximum group size: 8

Family friendly: age 12+
Availability: Daily, February to November
Picnic option
Only in good weather

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Details

In the Sasso Torrasco area, between Mornera and Albagno, there is a spectacular via ferrata immersed in the Sementina Valley and with a beautiful view on the Magadino plain and Monte Tamaro towards the south.

If offers the combination of three difficulty levels from which even the easiest can be quite challenging with some athletic moves and airy (exposed) steps. You can be sure that your adrenaline level will be high and your muscles will have a nice workout during the day while enjoying an amazing panorama over central Ticino.

The tour starts with the cable car from Monte Carasso to Mornera – the ticket is not icluded in the price (between 12 – 19 CHF for a return ticket)

If you want something shorter in the Lugano are check out the San Salvatore via ferrata tour or if you want some splashing fun then have a look at our bestselling canyoning the Boggera Canyoning Tour

What's included?

Certified guide
Certified Edelrid via ferrata set
Certified climbing harness
Mountaineering helmet
Optional pick-up at the nearest train station

Photo and Video

Make sure that you have your experience recorded!

buy a photo package : your guide will take pictures of you and makes sure that all epic moments of your trip are recorded.
rent a GoPro : we can provide a GoPro 8 actioncam that you can use throughout the trip to film the most exciting moments that you live with your friends
bring your own action camera with a helmet attachment

Note: we do not take any responsibility for your camera and we do not reccomend any handheld cameras that could get lost or damaged during the trip.

Requirements

Health & Fitness: Good general health is required, you need to be able to hike and climb up for 3-4 hours.
Mental State: You should be sure-footed and absolutely free from vertigo (no fear of heights).
Medical Conditions: You must inform your guide about any chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, or heart issues. Most guides require you to bring your own emergency medication (e.g., inhaler, EpiPen). Any kind of serious previous injuries, back problems, knee problems. Contact us in case you have a doubt
Age: 10 years at least
Weight limit: Max. 125 kg or 275 lbs
Sobriety – no alcohol or drugs before the tour