Places
Waterfall·Easy·Family·Hidden gem
Orrido di Chianocco
Piedmont
The Rio Prebec has sawn a slot canyon into the mountain flank above Chianocco in the lower Val di Susa. A short trail with railings and a footbridge runs into the gorge past a small waterfall; the surrounding WWF reserve protects one of the Alps' few stands of hackberry and nesting crag birds.
Duration
1–2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+120 m
Best season
March – June (gorge); reserve year-round
Parking · Free
Free parking at the reserve entrance above Chianocco village.
Water
No drinking water on the trail — bring your own.
Highlights
- Slot-canyon walkway and footbridge
- Rare hackberry (bagolaro) woodland
- Nesting kestrels and jackdaws on the crags
With your dog
Leashed dogs welcome on the gorge path; a WWF reserve, stay on the trail.
