Furggbach (Saas Almagell)

Furggbach (Saas Almagell) Canyoneering Canyoning Caving

Also known as: Furggbach Saas, Furggtälli.

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‌	Difficulty:‌3C2 II (v4a4 IV) Swift water Raps:‌15-20, max ↨30ft Metric Overall: 3-4h Approach: 45min-1h  ↑984ft Descent: 2-3h Exit: 2-5min No Red Tape:‌ Shuttle:‌None Rock type:Gneiss
Start:	46.0797, 7.9684
Parking:	46.4436, 6.9360
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Regions:	Europe Alps Switzerland Wallis Oberwallis

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Introduction

Bouldery canyon with some pools to jumps, anchors are not easy to find, sometimes you'll need to improvise.

Approach

From the parking right at the exit of the canyon is a hiking path that goes up to the Furggtälli. Just follow that one and it'll lead you to the start of the canyon.

Descent

At the start, the canyon has some waterfalls with deep pools which can be jumped. Towards the end there are more and more boulders, and anchors are often hard to reach (on top of the boulders) or you need to find some natural anchors. Nevertheless, overall it is a nice canyon.

Exit

The canyon ends right where your car should be.

Beta sites

• SwestCanyon.ch  : Furggbach
• SwissCanyon.ch  : Furgbach

Background

There is a water capture above the canyon, so avoid going in there on hot days. Bringing a drill and anchors with you, definitely isn't a bad idea.

Incidents

Credits

Furggbach (Saas Almagell)

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