Canyoning: the 10 best places to practice canyoning around the world

Canyoning is like a triathlon consisting of hiking, climbing, abseiling, and swimming. This opens up many possibilities for adventure anywhere in the world. In fact, you can make it as easy or as difficult as you like. You can do a half triathlon or go all out and design a canyoning Ironman. Known as ghyll scrambling in Great Britain, kloofing in South Africa and river crawling in the Far East, canyoning is an activity that will take you all over the world! Here are 10 of the best locations.

1. Partnachklamm, Austria. This Austrian gorge is perfect for canyoning all year round. Spectacular stalactite icicles and icy water provide a winter wonderland and the perfect summer adventure where ice melts into spectacular waterfalls and eddies with a spectacular canyon bottom along a 800-meter stretch of mountain.

2. Grand Canyon, United States. Famous for its ancient archaeological value, the Grand Canyon is a gold mine of interesting facts and amazing places carved thousands of years ago by the Colorado River. This location boasts challenging sloping terrain and majestic rock formations.

3. Wulingyuan, China. It takes more than a weekend to explore this prime canyoning location in China’s first national park. However, the time spent discovering it will be worth the adventurers. Technology has played an important role in exploring these canyons, as the world’s tallest elevator will give you access to an impressive maze of canyons, a diversity of trails, and rock formations.

4. Dudh Khosi, Kathmandu, Nepal. The gorges and trenches formed by the melting snow-capped peaks of magnificent Mount Everest bring canyoning to its finest in this mountainous region. Let yourself be guided by the rivers along the gorges and valleys as you finish your adventure on a spectacular waterslide in the refreshing waters of the river.

5. Grand Canyon of Verdon, France. Carefully marked trails make it easy for novice gunners. However, for those who want more than just a mediocre adrenaline rush, they can follow the trail of the turquoise waters of the famous River Verdon, climbing limestone buildings at different angles and slopes. Then, challenge your skills in Styx du Verdon, which consists of a tall maze of slender cliffs leading to an underground river.

6. Agawa Canyon, Canada. Go back in time as you come face to face with Canada’s oldest nature masterpiece. The Agawa Canyon is part of a protected wilderness area that can only be accessed on foot. The unspoiled, tranquil and beautiful forests and gorges provide the perfect setting for a relaxing day of canyoning.

7. Canyon of Bruar Falls, UK. An experience full of adrenaline activities for a full day! Choose from an exciting day of canyoning or go for a night adventure for that more haunting mysterious aura. Whether you choose day or night, you will still end this great adventure with a great dip as you descend a 120 foot waterfall!

8. Copper Canyon, Mexico. A remote place where the beginning of spring brings out the best in nature. It is the largest canyon system in North America, where rugged terrain and medium to difficult slopes will give you the adrenaline rush you need. The breathtaking views of the Urique River will prompt you to keep walking through narrow grooves that will take you through the canyon.

9. Spanish Pyrenees, Spain. It is the perfect landscape for canyoning along the fascinating rivers of Vero, Marcu Balced and Formaiga. It is a full production, with the environment, light and climate.

10. Blue Mountains, Australia. Canyoning at its most convenient. The Blue Mountains are home to around 400 canyons of varying degrees and difficulty. Canyons like the Grand Canyon are perfect for novice cannoneers, while Empress Falls are a place of refuge for rappellers. To prepare for a challenge, you can try the Claustral Canyon or prefer to stay dry and opt for the Tigersnake Canyon. Or if you want to add something to your adventure, you can enjoy some caving at the Jenolan Caves.

Canyoning is a sport that will take you on great adventures all over the world. It is not too difficult to find this activity, especially when talking about mountainous places. And with rapidly gaining popularity for its diverse and unique activities, canyoning is becoming the outdoor action of choice for those who want to do it all.