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Fosso Valloppio

The short path of Fosso Valloppio towards Lake Turano ends with a nice few-engaged steep canyon.

Name Fosso Valloppio
Area Lazio, valle del Turano
Nearest village Ascrea
Entrance altitude (above sea level) 865 m
Exit altitude (above sea level) 540 m
Length 600 m
Longest rappel 23 m
Rock Limestone
Rating1
Shuttle Advisable, though not indispensable.
Explored by Michele Angileri, Renato Donati; february 13th 2005

 

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To find an unknown hidden canyon you got to be able to recognize certain features, to ask the right questions, to look the right way. In 2003 Renato and I were there by Lake Turano, looking for hidden unknown canyons. We didn't note Valloppio canyon.
It might have been the wrong period for searching: in june trees have their leaves, and so the view is narrowed. In february, instead, ...

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