Palvico
Canyoning at the Buco della Morte
Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
  locationLago d'Ampola, Trentino
Mouth 
  location
Chiese
Length16 km (9.9 mi)

The Palvico (it. Torrente Palvico) is an emissary of the lake Lago d'Ampola. Between Tiarno di Sopra and Storo the river flows inside a deep cut canyon through various basins with steps up to 20 m in between. The last bassin opens with a 50 m drop called Buco della Morte (en: Mouth of death) to the valley at Storo.

This potential has been used since 1905 for hydroelectric plants.

Activities

The basins and drops, together with a limited waterflow make the Palvico a popular destination for canyoneers.

45°49′N 10°25′E / 45.817°N 10.417°E / 45.817; 10.417


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