Boggera (Lower)
verified
Ungraded
High flood risk
Cresciano, Ticino
Gneiss water canyon near Cresciano, signature Ticino combination of slides, jumps, and rappels with mandatory hydro plant coordination.
The phone call to OFIBLE is non-negotiable, do not skip it. Phone number on ropewiki is +41 91 756 66 15. Wetsuit required, water runs cold even on hot days. Bolts well-maintained.
Logistics
| Manager | Officine Idroelettriche Blenio (OFIBLE) / Cantone Ticino |
|---|---|
| Permit | Permit required. Must call OFIBLE (Officine Idroelettriche Blenio) at +41 91 756 66 15 before and after the descent to confirm hydroelectric plant access. |
| Distance | 0.3 |
| Elevation | ~689 ft loss |
| Time | 2.5-10.5 hr (30 min to 1.5 hr approach, 2-3 hr descent, 2-5 min exit) |
| Technical | Gneiss slot above Cresciano. 10 to 15 rappels, longest about 98 ft. About 3 slides and 3 jumps interspersed with rappels and short pools. Ropewiki rates 3C II (v3a3 II). Swift water hazard. Wetsuit standard, water is cold all summer. |
| Season | Jun-Oct |
| Flood risk | High and operationally complex. Flow is regulated by the upstream hydroelectric plant. The mandatory phone call to OFIBLE is to confirm the plant is not releasing during your window. |
| Vehicle access | 2WD, optional 11 km shuttle |
| Crowd | Moderate |
| Coordinates | 46.3018, 8.9964 |
Sources
- ropewiki: https://ropewiki.com/Boggera_(Lower)