Canyoning Dolomites – Enjoy Val Maor!

A fun summer activity for everyone that will allow you to walk down beautiful rocky canyons, through long water corridors, natural slides and pools of emerald water! All this in the uncontaminated and fascinating environment of Val Maor, just a few kilometres from Belluno! Enjoy Canyoning in the Dolomites in Italy!

WHY DID WE LIKE THIS EXPERIENCE SO MUCH?

You can descend the valleys through waterfalls and streams, following the path of water!
To have fun in total safety, thanks to the assistance of expert mountain guides.
You will discover some of the most beautiful canyons in the Dolomites!

Price

Adults (aged 15 and over): €80
Children aged 8–10 and 14: €70

Other practical information

The experience is led by UIAGM-certified Alpine Guides specialising in canyoning.
Please note that all equipment provided by the guides is certified in accordance with current European regulations specific to canyoning.
This experience is suitable for everyone provided they have good physical coordination and are comfortable in the water;
- it is not recommended for those with claustrophobia;
- you need to be fit enough to walk for around 2 hours 30 minutes.
This experience is suitable for children aged approximately 9 and over, provided they are accompanied by their parents, are not afraid of water and love adventure;
- for children, much depends on their physical build, as although the wetsuits provided are the best on the market in terms of thermal insulation, younger and slighter children tend to lose body heat more quickly.
Canyoning activities almost always take place in the water; therefore, it is always best to have at least some familiarity with the water:
- 6.5 mm wetsuits are provided, which are highly buoyant, and life jackets are also available on request.
The activity takes place in groups of 4 to 12 people per guide.
Please inform the Mountain Guide of any physical conditions, allergies or other issues.

WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU

Your swimming costume, already on, so you won’t have to change into it there;
trainers with non-slip soles for the activity, or lightweight, comfortable and not too heavy hiking boots (Pedule, approach shoes, etc.), as well as your own;
a thermal top, if you wish
- you can wear the wetsuit without one;
- Cotton T-shirts are not necessary; in fact, they increase the gap between the wetsuit and your body, allowing water to get inside;
a towel or beach towel;
a change of underwear;
a bag or rucksack to put everything else in that you’ll leave in the changing room;
a plastic bag for wet clothes;
contact lenses if you have significant vision problems.

MEETING POINT

The meeting point is the ‘Venastadio’, the sports ground in Ponte di Valmaor; not to be confused with other canyoning centres shown on sat-navs.

Spoken Languages

Italian
English
French
German

Included / Excluded

Included :

the services of a professional mountain guide specialising in canyoning;
third-party liability insurance;
neoprene foot covers; these do not have soles and cannot be used in place of shoes;
a wetsuit of at least 5 mm thickness suitable for the activity;
a certified climbing helmet;
a full harness with lanyards, carabiners and a descender;
a life jacket (if required);
transfer to the activity site;
an introductory briefing;
a group photo.

Excluded :

hot showers; cold showers are available at the Venastadio sports ground;
personalised photography service; group photos will be taken;
specialised canyoning shoes, which can be hired on request at an approximate cost of €10;
food and drink;
anything not specifically mentioned under ‘Included’.

Sales Conditions

If you cancel more than a week in advance, you will receive a 100% refund.
If you cancel up to one week before the experience, a 50% cancellation fee will be charged.
If you cancel within the last 24 hours before the experience, or if you do not turn up, no refund will be given.
The activity will go ahead even in the event of rain;
- however, if the rain is so persistent and/or heavy that it compromises the safety of the activity, it will be cancelled and you may choose between a refund or a voucher.
The guide reserves the right to cancel or interrupt the outing should they deem, at their sole discretion, that weather conditions are too adverse to continue.
Please note that during prolonged periods without rainfall, the canyon may not be accessible due to a lack of water.
Please note that the guides leading the activity are covered by insurance providing civil liability cover for each canyoning guide up to a maximum of 10,000,000; they also have additional canyoning insurance covering minor injuries

Availability

from June to September - saturday and sunday - at 9 a.m.

Duration

3 hours

Features

Child Friendly
Sustainable

Booking

If you are looking for a canyoning itinerary in Italy, canyoning Val Maor is ideal! Let yourself be guided by expert mountain guides in what is one of the most beautiful canyons in the Dolomites, a short distance from Venice! The canyoning in Val Maor will surprise you with its long waterway where you will find yourself facing, in complete safety, different natural obstacles: from long water corridors, to thunderous waterfalls, from rocky bottlenecks to emerald pools!

Canyoning in Val Maor will surprise you with its long watercourse flowing at the foot of Zumelle Castle. You’ll find yourself tackling – always in complete safety – a variety of natural obstacles: long water corridors, thundering waterfalls, rocky narrows and emerald-green pools!

The thrill of embarking on an adventure, surrounded by nature and immersed in water, is simply unique!

Canyoning Dolomites: Val Maor the perfect route for everyone!

The canyoning route in Val Maor is ideal for anyone wishing to try their hand at canyoning and begin to discover this wonderful sport. It is certainly a unique gorge, suitable for anyone with even basic swimming skills.

The Val Maor gorge is a striking setting thanks to the continuous flow of its watercourse, which winds its way through an imposing gorge, lending the place a unique beauty. It offers a wide variety of route combinations to suit everyone.

The Val Maor Canyon

The canyon: although Val Maor does not feature any major abseils, it offers four long, narrow sections carved into very compact sedimentary rock.
Along the route: you’ll enjoy stunning examples of rock erosion and crystal-clear water, and discover a real gem of canyoning; along the descent you’ll encounter a few small drops, but none deeper than one metre are compulsory
Difficulty level: medium–easy, suitable for anyone with a basic level of water confidence.
When to go: recommended in spring and up to September for optimal water levels and temperature.

Some further information about the experience before you set off

Dives, slides and abseiling. The dives and slides encountered along the route are NEVER compulsory; for those who do not feel comfortable diving, there is always the option of abseiling; again, no prior experience or knowledge is required, and you can ask the guide to abseil you down.
Ropes and harnesses. The ropes are specifically designed for canyoning, suitable for use in water and highly resistant to abrasion. The ropes and harnesses used by the guides are certified to ‘European Conformity’ standards and UIAA (International Union of Mountaineering Associations) standards.
Wetsuits and booties. On arrival at the changing area, the guide will provide wetsuits and booties according to each participant’s size and explain how to put them on. First, put on the neoprene booties, then the wetsuit, followed by your shoes. Finally, put on the harness and helmet. All equipment provided by the guides is disinfected after use with specific antibacterial and antifungal products.
Glasses and contact lenses. Even if you can see well enough without them, it is always best not to take your glasses into the canyon; if you do, they must be tied with a cord and placed inside your wetsuit whilst in the water. Contact lenses are fine, but take care not to lose them if you plan to go for a dip.

Canyoning Dolomites: immerse yourself in a natural water park!

What is canyoning? Canyoning is a water sport that allows you to immerse yourself in the water and experience the thrill of descending from the mountain along a path that the water has carved over the centuries.

“It’s an experience for everyone that allows you to enjoy the beauty of the mountain from a completely new perspective!”

Unlike other sports that have a similar route, in canyoning you don’t use canoes, boats or other means of transport; it’s only you and nature and a route to follow on foot, immersed in the water! Along the way you can try your hand at overcoming gorges carved into the rock, clear waterfalls, natural slides and emerald pools!

More canyoning experiences in Veneto

If you are a fan of canyoning, the Veneto Dolomites will offer you several descents and hilarious jumps: take a look at our proposals at Brent de l’Art, Canyoning Val Noana, or in Canyoning Dolomites in Val Zemola or a beautiful day in Canyoning Italy in Val Maggiore.

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This experience is offered and sold by a commercial partner of VivoVenetia.

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