CANYONING IN SARDINIA

WET AND DRY CANYONS, FOR BEGINNERS AND FAMILIES TOO.

ONLY THE BEST CANYONS IN SARDINIA

JOIN OUR CANYONING TOURS, ENJOY AN ADVENTURE ON THE MOST FASCINATING GORGES OF SARDINIA

Canyoning in Sardinia is a unique and exciting way to explore the island’s natural beauty, and there are many canyons to choose from, each with its own challenges and rewards.

Some of the most popular canyoning routes in Sardinia include Riu Pitrisconi, Codula Fuili and Bacu Padente. Riu Pitrisconi, located in the northeast of the island, is the only canyon in Sardinia with running water all year round, offering an easy mix of hiking, swimming, and rappelling. Sardinia is home to Su Gorropu, one of the deepest canyons in Europe, and it offers a challenging but rewarding experience for proficient canyoneers. Codula Orbisi, located in the Supramonte mountain range, is an underground canyon and is a unique adventure for experienced and fearless speleologists.

Canyoning requires a certain level of physical fitness and experience but on this page, you can find a selection of the most accessible canyons in Sardinia. Booking a tour with Climbing Sardinia you will have a professional canyoning guide together with equipment, 4WD transfer to the starting point, and guidance to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Overall, canyoning in Sardinia is a unique and thrilling way to explore the island’s rugged beauty and natural wonders. With a range of canyons to choose from, there’s something for everyone, and the memories you’ll make will be unforgettable.

WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE?

You don’t need to buy equipment to join our canyoning tours, don’t need to be too fit, and don’t even need to have any experience. We provide experienced guides and all the necessary equipment for your enjoyment and safety.

CODULA FUILI

The canyon Codula Fuili is located near the town of Cala Gonone and is one of the easiest DRY canyons in Sardinia.

Riu Pitrisconi

The Canyon Riu Pitrisconi is by far the most enjoyable and refreshing summer activity in Sardinia.

BACU PADENTE

Bacu padente is a series of abseils on a thin ridge above the canyon, leading from mountains to the sea.

CANYONING TOURS, SUITABLE FOR BEGINNERS AND FAMILIES TOO!

Canyoning means walking a riverbed from top to bottom, using harnesses and ropes to abseil its vertical walls. On wet canyons such as Riu Pitrisconi, we welcome beginners and families on a great adventure, jumping into large pools of water and enjoying the unbelievable freshness.

We descend both dry and wet canyons, depending on the season and group preferences. The majority of wet canyons in Sardinia dry out in May/June when the rains stop. This is why during the summer we mostly descend on Riu Pitrisconi or dry canyons such as Bacu Padente and Codula Fuili.

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Do I need any special equipment?

NO!

We provide all technical equipment for canyoning, from wetsuits to harnesses and canyoning rucksacks.

  • On wet canyons, you shall have swimwear and trainers, plus a change of clothes for when we get back.
  • On dry canyons, it is sufficient to have comfortable clothes and hiking shoes.

In order to reserve wetsuit of your correct size, we will ask to provide the height and weight of all participants.

Can anyone do canyoning?

Yes, if one can swimwalk on uneven terrain and has no fear of the height.

We welcome people who never tried before and families with kids as young as 10. There is no need for athletic preparation, but you shall be able to swim and walk on very uneven terrain.

Our guides will take care of all rope manoeuvres, so you don’t need to have any skills in abseiling. You can trust our expertise and rely on our lead.

Is there always water?
Most of our canyons have plenty of water in the springtime but dry out in the hottest months. The canyons we have chosen for our activities have the most stunning views and can be enjoyed all-year-round.

The Riu Pitrisconi is our best canyon, as it has permanent water flow. It only takes a 2 minutes’ walk to reach the entrance and from there we will be jumping and abseiling on a long sequence of deep pools of water. The Riu Pitrisconi is an easy and adventurous canyon suitable for beginners and families too.

Other canyons, such as Codula Fuili, are always dry and can be enjoyed walking through astonishing landscapes and abseiling into their narrow gorges.

The canyons below are just a part of the many we have in Sardinia, and we can widen our offers upon request. Some canyons suffer drought and thus not available during the hottest months.

Codula Fuili

Riu Pitrisconi

Canyoning Riu Pitrisconi, San Teodoro

Bacu Padente