シスの峡谷・トップ8

Wonderful, suggestive, recommended for life!

Madness Gorge

Helmet and appropriate footwear recommended. ATTENTION starting from 25/11/2024 the path above the Rio (section dug into the rock visible in the photos) is closed due to the risk of falling rocks following adverse weather conditions. To date (8/1/2025) it has not yet been reopened. It is however possible to follow the parallel and traced path along the provincial road 4 San Romedio.

The Rio Novella canyon can be explored independently, after paying the entrance ticket and collecting the protective helmet (included in the ticket price) that must be worn in the canyon. Over the millennia, water has dug and sculpted the rock, in some places the two walls almost touch, in other places the sunlight filters through, highlighting fossils and minerals. It is very suggestive to walk through it in the morning, with the sun's rays penetrating the final part of the gorge.

The walk, although not demanding, is satisfying to do... watch your head

Path to San Romedio carved into the rock face

The gorge is only accessible during opening hours. You will receive a helmet and information material at the ticket office. It is a great experience to walk through the gorge. Considering the effort that goes into making the canyon accessible, the entrance fee is really fair. Information in advance: https://www.parcofluvialenovella.it/

If you've always wanted to hike through a canyon, this is the place for you. The paths (walkways mounted on the rock face) are at times dizzying and take you through a breathtaking gorge that was formed by glaciers and water over geological eras. The staff at the park are great and very friendly. Highly recommended for families too, as the route isn't that long.