Extreme Sports

Downhill mountain biking, parachuting, bungee jumping, bouldering, sports climbing, adventure parks, canyoning: just some of the ways in which you can test your limits on holiday. And there’s nothing better than an adventure activity – carried out safely – to add a thrill to your trip.

Alongside Ticino’s extensive network of footpaths, cycle routes and mountain bike trails, you will find a host of opportunities to give yourself a buzz of adrenalin, through a wide range of extreme sports on offer throughout the region.

Ticino Adventures

Ticino Adventures: 100% PURE FUN! Action tours, from family outings to extreme adventures in the extraordinary natural beauty of Ticino!

Bungee Jumping

The 220 m high dam of the Verzasca Valley is famous first because it is the highest dam in Europe and second because it was the setting for some scenes in the James Bond film "Goldeneye" starring Pierce Brosnan. The 007 programme starts with the pleasant journey up to the dam amidst beautiful green countryside.

Canyoning

Canyoning is a new sport discipline that consists in the descent, on foot, of impassable stretches of mountain waterways.

Bouldering

Bouldering is a sports discipline that in recent years has acquired growing importance even in the Canton of Ticino.

Monster Roller

Experience the adrenalin rush of a descent on a special Monster Roller scooter!

Evolution Climbing Center

Hundreds of climbing routes on a total area of approximately 1000 m2!

Not to be missed

SwissChallenge GmbH
Ticino Freeride: MTB & Downhill
Parco Avventura - Seilpark Gordola
Mountaingliders
Paracentro Locarno
Swiss River Adventures GmbH
Paramania Flying School
Indepth Outthere Adventures GmbH
Trekking Team AG
Quadri-Way
A halfway between a quad and a mountain bike, the Quadry-way will allow you to make spectacular hikes or quiet walks on any terrain.
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