Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Raft in Action takes you to the Italian side of the Aosta Valley for a busy day of rafting down the Dora Baltea, one of the best and most beautiful rafting spots of the Northern Alps. This rafting excursion in Italy is the perfect getaway for the adrenaline hunters!
Enjoy not 1 but 3 different rafting excursions down the most stunning routes of the Dora Baltea! The running of the activities depends on the river’s water level to ensure the adrenaline rush.
The Dora Baltea is located 2 hours away from the Centron watersports centre. This rafting excursion requires strong navigation skills for you to the thrills and the excitement of the activity! As you will see the landscape is absolutely breath taking, so don’t forget to take in the amazing view over the Mont Blanc along the way!
Program
- Meeting at 7.00am at the Centron watersports centre. You can have a coffee before helping loading the equipment in the van. After that it is time to drive to Italy with the group. The guides will drive through the Petit Saint Bernard pass. Once you make it there, you will have a break to enjoy the breath taking view over the surrounding peaks. You will then head towards the Aosta Valley and the typical lauze roof buildings.
- The guides check the river’s water level before deciding on the program of the day. You will raft down at least 3 different routes in a row! You will start smoothly, just to get used to the cold water (it is 5°!!) and to test the crew.
- It gets harder by the time you have reached the 3rd route. The guides manage the excitement and fatigue of the crew to ensure that everyone enjoy this incredible experience. Now you understand what the team spirit truly is!
- You must be able to swim 25 metres and to go underwater in order to participate in this activity.
- You must be in good physical condition with no medical contraindication against the practice of white water sports.
- It is not necessary to have a previous experience in rafting and hydrospeed. However it is highly recommended to have at least practice one of these activities in order to fully enjoy your day.
Special terms
- You can sign up for a personal accident insurance for an additionnal €2,00. It is optional, and not mandatory.
- Transportation to the Dora Baltea river and shuttles to the site is organised jointly with the 9 seats car of Essaonia Esprit rafting and your own vehicles.
- AVON raft (6 people per craft)
- HIKO neoprene long-john (5mm)
- HIKO neoprene jacket (3mm)
- Neoprene shoes (5mm)
- CE standards lifejacket and helmet
- Neoprene top (2mm)
- Neoprene socks (3mm)
- Organisation led by a professional guide
- Transfer to the starting point
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Swimwear and towel
- Bag with change of clothes
- Glasses cords and rubber band for your hair
- Lunch
