FLORENCE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Il Rio lerca — a compact canyon of jumps, slides and rope drops accessed by a short hike
A guided canyoning outing that begins with a roughly 40-minute approach, includes about five hours of activity in the gorge (jumps and slides optional), and finishes with a brief walk back to the vehicles.
Il Rio lerca — a compact canyon of jumps, slides and rope drops accessed by a short hike.
Il Rio lerca is a concentrated canyoning route built around playful jumps, water slides and rope descents in a striking gorge. The outing is led by expert guides who outfit participants at the meeting point, starts with a roughly 40-minute sunny approach trail, includes about five hours inside the canyon (group dependent), and ends with a short return to the cars.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A short, sunny walk to the gorge
From the meeting point the group sets off on an approximately 40-minute approach along a sunny trail to reach the canyon entrance; participants are advised to bring a small bottle of water and may wear swimwear or shorts and a T-shirt under the wetsuit for the approach.
Five hours of choices: jumps, slides and rope drops
The canyon portion runs roughly five hours (group dependent) and is designed to be playful: jumps and slides are available but never mandatory, and participants choose which challenges to attempt; once you enter the canyon you must continue to the end because there are no exit routes during the descent.
Guides outfit you and manage logistics
At the meeting point guides provide a short introduction to the route, distribute all required technical equipment for the activity, park the vehicles and leave a space for participants to change after the outing.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The sequence is compact and deliberate: a brief sunny approach brings you to a gorge where guided progression through jumps, slides and rope sections fills roughly five hours; choices are left to each participant, and the day closes with a 20-minute walk back to the cars for changing and departure.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should check with the operator first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total outing time is listed as 5–6 hours, composed of the approach, roughly five hours in the canyon (group dependent) and the short return to vehicles.
Meet at Via Val Lerone 16011 Case Soprane GE where guides will brief the group, provide equipment and park the cars.
Bring a small bottle of water for the sunny approach; approach in swimwear or bring shorts and a T-shirt to wear under the wetsuit — the guides provide all necessary technical equipment at the meeting point.
Guides will park the vehicles at the meeting point and leave a space for participants to change after the route; the return walk from the canyon exit to the cars is about 20 minutes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Is it necessary to know how to swim?
No — swimming ability is not required, but it is important not to be afraid of the water.
Can I book the activity at a different time than the listed slot?
No — for safety reasons the only available time is the one indicated in the booking.
Is the Rio lerca suitable for beginners?
Yes — the Rio lerca is described as an easy and very playful route, suitable for people who have never done canyoning.
Are jumps and slides mandatory?
No — jumps and slides in the canyon are never mandatory; participants choose whether to attempt them.
How long does the canyoning outing take?
The overall outing is listed as 5–6 hours, with roughly five hours in the canyon (group dependent) plus approach and return walks.
Do I need to contact the guides before booking for medical or size concerns?
Yes — please contact the guides before booking if you weigh more than 116 kg, have health problems (allergies, cardiac or muscular issues), are over 60, have a child under 10, are pregnant, or have a fear of swimming.