Bares
verified
Ungraded
Unknown flood risk
Livo, CO
Described on RopeWiki as one contender for Europe's best canyon, the Bares plunges 700 meters over 3200 meters of granite above Lago di Como. Rappel count runs 24 to 46 depending on route choice, with a typical descent of nine to thirteen hours.
RopeWiki tags this one Extra risk R and Commitment V, and reported typical times stretch past thirteen hours on the slow end, so treat it as a serious full day objective for a strong, efficient team with an early start.
Logistics
| Permit | No permit required. Ropewiki lists no red tape for this canyon. |
|---|---|
| Distance | 3200m |
| Time | 11 hr |
| Technical | 24-46 rappels, longest 28m |
| Season | Jun-Sep |
| Coordinates | 46.1981, 9.3184 |