Will this be too challenging if my group has never done it before?

No, this tour is specifically for beginners. It's a technically easy canyoning tour where you'll mainly be swimming and sliding.

Do I need to know how to swim, and is it safe for children?

Yes, you must know how to swim for this activity. The minimum age to participate is 14 years.

Do I need to know how to climb, and is it safe for children?

No, you do not need to know how to climb. The tour does not involve any abseiling. The minimum age to participate is 14 years.

Where can I store my personal belongings and valuables during the activity?

You should bring a backpack or bag for your clothes and shoes. Your dry clothes and belongings will be waiting for you at the end of the tour.

What is included in the price?

The tour includes a state-certified canyoning guide, all necessary whitewater equipment, and a "happy landing apéro" after the tour.

What should I bring with me?

You should bring swimwear, a towel, a backpack for your clothes, and sunscreen. If you wear glasses, an eyewear strap is recommended.

How long does the tour last?

The total duration of the activity is approximately 3.5 hours, with about 2 hours spent inside the canyon.

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Yes, the minimum age to participate in this canyoning tour is 14 years.

Where is the meeting point?

The meeting point is at the restaurant "zur Alten Post" in Rongellen. From there, you will go to the canyon entrance together with your guide.

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Canyoning in the Viamala Canyon near Thusis for Beginners

Name: Canyoning in the Viamala Canyon near Thusis for Beginners
Brand: Swiss River Adventures
SKU: 3621
Price: 155 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Activity

Canyoning

Minimum age

14 years

Languages

German, English, French

Difficulty

Easy

Meeting place

Thusis

At the restaurant "Zur Alten Post" in Rongellen (Italienische Str. 3, 7430 Rongellen)

Details

Let the Viamala ravine take your breath away. Rock walls up to 300 metres and natural spectacles are waiting for you. Meanwhile we make our way through the canyon by swimming and sliding. Everything you need to make this trip a success is an affinity for water. The rest will be handled by our state-licensed guide by your side.

Tour programme - Preparation: The meeting point is the restaurant "zur Alten Post" in Rongellen. There you will get to know your guide and we drive to the entry point of the canyon together. After a detailed safety instruction we take our first refreshing dip in the cool water. - Tour: We head down the stunning and technically easy canyon and at the end of the tour the parking area is only a few minutes by foot away. - Return: Your dry clothes and a happy landing apéro are already waiting.

Tour facts - Canyon: Viamala (Difficulty level: easy) - Description: A technically simple canyon awaits you, which will provide a lot of adventure. There are no abseils. - Waterslide length: up to 5 m - Total duration: approx. 3.5 hrs - Time in canyon: approx. 2 hrs

Included services - State-certified canyoning guide - High class harness and rope material - Complete white water equipment - Happy landing apéro after the tour

Bring along - Swimwear - Towel - Backpack/bag (big enough for your clothes and shoes) - Sunscreen - Depending on the weather synthetic sports underwear for better insulation - For spectacle wearers: Eyewear strap for glasses

Requirements - Swimming ability - Physical health - Minimum age: 14 years

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Stefan · Family

Switzerland · August 2022

Easy to manage without a rope, cool location

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Product summary

The activity Canyoning in the Viamala Canyon near Thusis for Beginners by Swiss River Adventures is available on Thursday and Sunday, from August 19, 2026 through September 20, 2026. On each available day there are 2 start times between 9:45 and 13:45. Sessions last 3.5 hours and are offered as group activities. Prices start from CHF165.00 per person.