Haven’t you tried one of the wildest adventure sports yet? Cangas Aventura has arrived to change that! New experiences and countless new sensations are waiting for you in our canyoning activity. A discipline that is becoming more popular every day due to the beautiful places where it is practiced and its comprehensive nature: you’ll need to apply techniques such as rappelling, jumping into water pools, sliding down natural slides, swimming, walking, climbing… and much more. Without a doubt, it’s a challenge you can face without fear, guided by professionals and through routes of different difficulty levels.
Imagine discovering hidden and remote places in the heart of the Picos de Europa, landscapes that very, very few people have been lucky enough to see. And now imagine doing it while having a great time testing yourself, using only what nature offers us to complete a unique journey. We’re sure it will leave you speechless! The Asturian landscapes couldn’t be more perfect for canyoning, not only because of their special beauty but also due to the diverse configurations of their river beds.
If you love trying new thrills, releasing adrenaline, being in contact with nature, you’re comfortable swimming and have minimal physical fitness, canyoning is for you. At Cangas Aventura, we have various difficulty levels so that everyone can try and enjoy the experience, from beginners to the most experienced. Additionally, our canyon guides will accompany and assist you throughout the journey to ensure your safety. This is essential when practicing this adventure sport!
Canyoning for Beginners and Enthusiasts of the Discipline
Based on the configurations of the canyons available in the Asturian region for practicing this sport, at Cangas Aventura we offer three difficulty levels. And for this, we have different and exciting routes through the spectacular landscapes of the upper courses of attractive and well-known rivers such as the Sella.
Level I
- Rubó Canyon: a family-friendly canyon of low difficulty and approximately two hours of horizontal progression. During the route, you’ll walk along the riverbed, slide down natural slides, and make small jumps into water pools. Ideal for practicing with children.
Level II
- Carangas Canyon: a medium difficulty canyon nestled in the Ponga Natural Park, with spectacular views and ideal for spring as it’s the least aquatic and most vertical of this level. In its route, which lasts about two hours, you’ll find both horizontal and vertical progression, with jumps into pools at different heights and 4 rappels between 8 and 20 meters.
- Vallegón Canyon: a medium difficulty canyon, very complete and continuous as it chains together slides, jumps, and rappels. Due to its average flow, it’s practicable throughout the year. A journey of approximately two hours where you’ll apply both horizontal progression techniques (walking along the riverbed, sliding down natural slides…) and vertical, with 4 rappels ranging from 8 to 22 meters in height.
- La Molina Canyon: a medium difficulty canyon that’s very enclosed and ideal for summer as it offers a very aquatic route. Also lasting two hours, the journey will lead you to practice various skills. You’ll walk along the riverbed, slide down natural slides, make jumps into water pools – one of them 7 meters high – swim, and face 2 rappels of 6 and 10 meters.
Level III
- Viboli Canyon: A medium-high difficulty canyon that is a must for sport enthusiasts and especially suitable for those who already have experience in it. It stands out for its special beauty, in the heart of Ponga Natural Park and nestled in limestone rock, and for the various techniques required during its course. In a duration of 3 and a half hours, you will test all the techniques of the discipline and challenge yourself with natural slides ideal for head-first sliding, jumps into pools from considerable heights, and 5 rappels between 8 and 24 meters.
Are you convinced yet to venture into this fun activity? Do you want to face new levels and see what you’re capable of? At Cangas Aventura, we are waiting for you! Simply choose the level of difficulty you want to face, and we will make sure you enjoy it to the fullest under the best safety conditions. Additionally, we will ensure that you discover new and spectacular corners of Asturian geography and nature, which has so much to offer.