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ROUTE 2: GONDO

RockGneissDimensionsDepth 140m (1020m–880m); length 500mIdeal seasonSummerLocationSwitzerlandTimeApproach 0mins (Parking B); descent 1hr 30mins–2hrs; return 3mins (Parking A)Shuttle(Parking A to Parking B) 1.75km (20mins road-walk)Gear2x30m ropes (2x35m ropes if doing the slabs at the end)Technical notesRigging sufficient; usually double anchors +/– chains (2011). Second pitch must be jumped or tobogganed (intimidating from above). In summer the current causes problems only on the final encased section, where the river is faced head on.EscapesAfter nearly every obstacle

The lower reaches of the Grosswasser stream offer a short sequence of well-sculpted waterfalls and plunge-pools, perfect for jumps and atmospheric abseiling. The main problem at present is the dam upstream. Since being modified in 2010, it is unclear how much danger it presents. Seek advice locally or through internet forums before making the trip. The canyon is north facing and the water cold, so it’s better to arrive after midday.