Canyoning in the Fiastrone Gorge
Below Lake Fiastra the Fiastrone stream flows through a narrow, deep gorge of green pools and limestone walls: you go down walking and swimming in the water, with guides.
The story
In the gorge is the Grotta dei Frati, a hermitage carved into the rock where monks lived in the Middle Ages, reachable only on foot.
Why go
Because it is the finest canyoning in the Marche, in a gorge few people know.
Which wind
Good with Settled weather, low stream
Avoid with Rain or thunderstorms forecast
Practical information
- Activities
- Canyoning
- Level
- Beginners, with a guide
- Seabed
- Stream in a limestone gorge, pools and small drops
- Best time
- June–September
- Seasons
- Summer
- Getting there
- With canyoning guides from the Fiastra area.
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Tolentino station, 19 km away. Alternatively: San Severino Marche station, 19.6 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Perugia Airport (PEG), about 57 km away; with more flights, Rome-Ciampino Airport (CIA) is about 149 km away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from June to September, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. From December to February night-time temperatures drop below freezing on average. The wettest month is November (about 104 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from -2 to 5 °C | 5° -2° | 82 |
| Feb | from -1 to 7 °C | 7° -1° | 75 |
| Mar | from 0 to 9 °C | 9° 0° | 80 |
| Apr | from 3 to 13 °C | 13° 3° | 57 |
| May | from 7 to 17 °C | 17° 7° | 78 |
| Jun | from 12 to 24 °C | 24° 12° | 43 |
| Jul | from 15 to 29 °C | 29° 15° | 31 |
| Aug | from 15 to 28 °C | 28° 15° | 42 |
| Sep | from 11 to 22 °C | 22° 11° | 71 |
| Oct | from 7 to 17 °C | 17° 7° | 78 |
| Nov | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 104 |
| Dec | from -1 to 7 °C | 7° -1° | 77 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 1024 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
In the guide
Nearby hikes
Other spots nearby
- Lake FiastraSUP, Kayaking, Lake swimming · 3 km
- Kayaking to the Due SorelleKayaking, SUP, Snorkelling · 64 km
- Snorkelling at Portonovo and the TraveSnorkelling, SUP · 65 km
- Canoeing in the Furlo GorgeKayaking · 77 km
Sea conditions can change within hours: before going in, check the marine forecast and the local harbour office (Capitaneria di porto) rules. Emergencies at sea: 1530.