Palvico

Coordinates: 45°49′N 10°25′E / 45.817°N 10.417°E / 45.817; 10.417
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Palvico
Canyoning at the Buco della Morte
Location
CountryItaly
Physical characteristics
Source 
 • locationLago d'Ampola, Trentino
Mouth 
 • location
Chiese
Length16 km (9.9 mi)

The Palvico (it. Torrente Palvico) is an emissary of the lake Lago d'Ampola. Between Tiarno di Sopra and Storo the river flows inside a deep cut canyon through various basins with steps up to 20 m in between. The last bassin opens with a 50 m drop called Buco della Morte (en: Mouth of death) to the valley at Storo.

This potential has been used since 1905 for hydroelectric plants.

Activities[edit]

The basins and drops, together with a limited waterflow make the Palvico a popular destination for canyoneers.

45°49′N 10°25′E / 45.817°N 10.417°E / 45.817; 10.417