Rio Sass Canyon
Canyon Rio Sass
A narrow gorge beneath the village of Fondo in the Non Valley, with wooden walkways and steps leading down into a rock cleft several dozen meters deep, where you can see fossils, moss curtains, and small waterfalls.
The Rio Sass Canyon lies right beneath the houses of Fondo. The river has cut a gorge about 50 m deep and only a few meters wide through the limestone. Visits require a guided tour, which lasts about an hour and must be booked online in advance. Walkways and several hundred steps lead down to the canyon floor, where you can see glacial potholes, stalactites, and moss-curtain waterfalls. The guide explains how the gorge formed and the village's history of water use. The canyon is shady, so bring a jacket even in summer, and wear non-slip shoes. Admission costs about €10, and seasons and tour times are listed on the official website. It is about 1 hour from Trento by car.
Opening hours
Approx. Apr–Oct, guided tours by scheduled session
Nearby sights
- Sanctuary of San Romedio
- Castel Thun
- Lake Tovel
- Paganella
- Earth Pyramids of Segonzano
- Lake Molveno
- Castello del Buonconsiglio
- S.A.S.S. – Tridentum Underground