Challenging canyoning in the Bendola canyon in Italy

The day begins very early. Around 2:30 a.m. , you get up to prepare for departure. The night before, the bags and equipment were carefully organized to optimize progress through the canyon . A hearty breakfast is eaten before leaving, as the lunch break will be simple, consisting of sandwiches and fruit .

The vehicles first take you along an asphalt road, then onto a more rugged mountain track . You eventually reach the old barracks located at an altitude of 2000m . A short hike then leads to the canyon entrance and the start of the descent.

The ascent begins with a scramble over boulders and natural obstacles before reaching the first rappel , the prelude to the 35 rappels that make up the Bendola route. The descent is methodical: everyone participates in managing the ropes and contributing to the group's progress. The pace remains steady to ensure efficient advancement throughout the day.

After a short break to recharge, the afternoon continues with several long vertical climbs reaching nearly 50 meters . At the end of the day, around 6 pm , you reach the bivouac . A fire, a simple dinner, and the day's fatigue accompany you for this night in the wilderness .

Upon waking, the sound of water accompanies the first moments of the day. After the night spent bivouacking , movements are slower and it takes a few minutes to get back into the rhythm of the expedition.

This second day in the Bendola canyon differs from the previous one. Here, there are few rappels: progress is mainly made by walking in the canyon bed and by swimming in long pools , some of which can reach nearly 100m .

You advance through a spectacular environment. The steep-sided gorges , sometimes bathed in a more subdued light, reinforce the feeling of isolation and the challenging nature of the route. Each passage reminds you that this descent remains a true sporting adventure .

The journey continues, alternating between swimming, walking, and overcoming natural obstacles, until reaching the Castou bridge , the end point of the descent. This is where the expedition concludes and where you can fully appreciate the distance covered in the Bendola canyon .

The day begins peacefully with breakfast at the lodge . After the intensity of the expedition in the Bendola canyon , this moment allows us to gradually return to the rhythm of the valley.

You take the time to share the last moments with the group and to look back on the highlights of this canyoning adventure, including rappelling, aquatic progression and bivouacking in the heart of nature .

After this last convivial moment, the stay comes to an end and everyone heads back home.