Body Rafting in Valsesia in the Sesia Gorges
Body Rafting: discover the Sesia River from a unique perspective!
Wondering what Body Rafting is? Also known as river trekking or gorge walking, it allows you to experience the river using only your body, without rafts, hydrospeed boards, harnesses or ropes.
Body Rafting in Valsesia is practiced when the Sesia water level is low enough to access the river canyon safely, especially during the summer. The activity includes swimming, natural slides, jumps and short passages in the water, always accompanied by qualified staff.
Practical information about Body Rafting
Activities start with check-in at the Valsesia Sport Rafting & Canyoning Centre, next to the Sports Hall in Via Seggiovie. Here participants register, receive technical equipment and take part in the briefing before being accompanied to the activity area.
General information for a Body Rafting activity
The price is per person and excludes the additional cost of €5.00 per participant for the mandatory personal accident insurance policy. Good physical condition is required. The activity may be postponed if conditions are not suitable. Alcohol and drug use is prohibited and the maximum weight per person is 100 kg. The indicated times include check-in, changing, dry-land training, transport, river activity and return to the base.
River Safety:
Participant safety is a fundamental aspect of all activities organized by the centre. All Valsesia Sport ASD instructors are qualified rafting instructors certified by the Italian Rafting Federation or CAI/AIGAE for canyoning and body rafting.
The number of instructors varies according to group size. Each instructor has the necessary safety and rescue equipment, as well as a waterproof mobile phone to stay in contact with the Scopello office.
Technical Note:
As with the other activities on the Sesia River and its tributaries, the technical staff confirms the river route according to seasonality and water volume, in order to guarantee maximum fun in safe conditions.
Technical Equipment Provided:
For Body Rafting, each participant receives a 5 mm neoprene wetsuit consisting of jacket and trousers, buoyancy aid and helmet. All equipment provided by Valsesia Sport ASD complies with CE standards for river safety, with helmets compliant with CE 1385 for river use and buoyancy aids compliant with CE 12402/5.
The Rafting & Canyoning Centre also offers canyoning shoes for hire, recommended for Body Rafting to improve safety, stability and grip during the route. They are technical shoes designed for stream activities, with high-grip soles, reinforced fastening and abrasion-resistant materials. They are available in UK sizes from 3.5 to 13.5, without half sizes. They cannot be hired for rafting.
Recommended Clothing:
For the summer river activity we recommend bringing a synthetic sports shirt, swimsuit, socks and trainers. Avoid tennis shoes with smooth soles. For younger participants, a fleece or microfiber thermal layer is recommended. Participants must bring everything needed for showering. Hairdryers are available on site; personal hairdryers are not allowed for safety reasons.