Everything you need to know about rafting
Rafting is a team river sport involving the descent of a river in special boats, called rafts. Each raft carries a crew of 6 to 8 people captained by an experienced guide who coordinates movements and gives commands. Helping themselves with a paddle, the crew makes their way through the rapids and other natural obstacles of the river.
In its recreational form, rafting is a sport suitable for everyone. It does not require any specific skills or experience, you just need to have a good relationship with the water and choose the route that suits your level. Before entering the water, guides hold a technical briefing on paddle use and safety rules, and then you are ready to go.
Rafting in Gaiola: one of the best choices for rafting in Piedmont
Along with the Sesia, the Stura di Demonte is the main river for going rafting in Piedmont. With its 115 km length and abundant flow, this river lends itself to exciting water adventures. Gaiola is the main rafting location on the Demonte River. Just a 20-minute drive from the capital city, this is the best choice for those who want to go rafting in Cuneo.
Rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
The trips on the Stura di Demonte River start from the locality of Stiera in Gaiola (CN). The classic rafting trip is 6 km long and alternates dynamic stretches with rapids with quieter sections where the natural scenery of the surrounding mountains is the real star. Those who want to try an adventure a little different from usual can use a kayak-raft, which combines canoeing and rafting through the use of a nimble one- or two-person boat.
How much does a rafting trip in Gaiola cost?
To go rafting in Gaiola you spend about 50 euros per person, both for the classic rafting trip and the kayak-raft version. The fee includes all necessary equipment: wetsuit, water jacket, life jacket and helmet.
Gift a rafting trip in the Stura Valley
If you are tired of the usual gifts or are running out of ideas for upcoming birthdays for friends and family, you can find hundreds of activities in nature to give as gifts here. Of these, rafting is one of the most popular because it is suitable for everyone, is fun and does not require excessive physical exertion. Gifting a rafting trip will impress adventure lovers. In addition, being a group sport, rafting can be a good excuse to organize an exciting day together with the whole family or close friends.