Hydrospeed Adrenaline on the River Adda in Valtellina
Highlights
- Get ready for a total immersion in the nature of the Valtellina and the waters of the Adda river.
- With hydrospeed you tackle the current, rapids and obstacles aboard a river bobsleigh.
- A high-octane, high-adrenaline activity, not for the faint-hearted!
Your guide
I have always loved water, I consider it my element. I have been practising river sports since I was 14 years old. After discovering canoeing during a summer at the seaside, once back in Valtellina I enrolled in a canoe course and then the discovery of rafting led me to become the youngest FIRAFT Rafting Guide in Italy.
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Full description
Direct contact with nature is the element that makes hydrospeed the river sport with the highest level of emotion. There is no a raft to keep you afloat, nor a paddle to tame the rapids. You will be just you, the river bob and the strength of your legs!
Get ready for a river of adrenaline and let yourself go to the rush of the waters of theAdda River in Valtellina. You'll have to disentangle yourself from the natural obstacles, resist or go along with the current and above all... have the time of your life!
If water is your element,hydrospeed is the sport for you!
What we will do
The meeting point is in Castione Andevenno, in the province of Sondrio, a few steps away from the river Adda, the 'theatre' of the adventure that awaits us. The first step is the meeting with the instructor, who will guide us through the world ofhydrospeed and - above all - through the river's rapids.
Before we dive in, our guide will give us a short theoretical lesson, during which we will learn the techniques of driving a river bobsleigh and all the behaviours to maintain during the activity, to ensure maximum safety at all times.
After dressing (wetsuit, helmet, fins and floating jacket) we will be ready to dive into the adrenaline rush, in every sense! The descent proposed in this experience is not for the faint-hearted. Speed and excitement will accompany us along a course of obstacles to avoid, currents to follow and rapids to tame.
All this under the banner of maximum fun and complete safety, surrounded by nature and the beauty of Valtellina.
In total, the activity lasts about 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
This experience is open to everyone from the age of 18. No previous experience is necessary, but good swimming skills are required.
Other information
Attention. Please arrive approximately 45 minutes before the start time of the activity.
This activity is bookable from May to July, subject to weather and environmental conditions. In low season, the activity is confirmed when there are at least 4 participants (if you don't reach this number, you may be joined to another group, subject to availability).
The activity may be subject to change depending on the river's hydrometric flow rate, at the instructors' sole discretion.
Showers and changing rooms are available at the sports centre.
On request, it is possible to combine the activity with a wine tasting in a local winery at a cost of €25 per person (payable locally).
Recommended clothing
- swimming costume
- thermal shirt (in colder periods)
Don't forget to bring
- towel
- shower kit
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid 12 months from the date of purchase
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Choose your preferred date
Get in touch with the guide with the contact details on the voucher and choose the day for the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Castione Andevenno, Sondrio
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for the safe conduct of the activity (in the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for you to conduct the activity. You can freely choose whether or not to accept these proposals. If you can’t retrieve it, we will process a full refund! If you have set the date for your Gift Voucher and bad weather did not allow the activity to take place, the Voucher remains regularly valid until the expiration date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is moderate. You get a full refund if you cancel within 8 days from the activity start date. Within 7 and 5 days from the activity start date you will get a 50% refund. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
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