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Ticino: Steep Creekin' Adventure

Ticino – or Tessin – is a granite gem nestled in southern Switzerland

Even the mention of runs like the Rovana, the Vercazca or the Ribo is enough to whet the appetite of even the most well travelled river boaters. An Italian-speaking region, its rivers have been steep creeking destinations for years, though English language information’s been hard to come by.

Our expert river guides know the region inside out. They’ve been visiting it for years, and know put-ons, take-outs and everything in between. We’ve got high water options, low water options and quality creeking to match anywhere else in the world.

The runs tend to carry a bit more water than the Val Sesia classics, without the big volume feel of Norway. Our adventures give you the independence to handle things like camping and cooking, while we handle the logistics and the river guiding.

::9/16 May 2010

Booking Info

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  Programme

Day 1 Arrival in Milan Malpensa Airport*, move to Valsesia

Day 2 Warm up of Lower Semenza and then the famed Egua in the afternoon

Day 3 Move to Verzasca via the scenic Lago Maggiore, run the Middle Verzasca

Day 4 Run the Lower Verzasca, before lunch on the shores of Lago Maggiore

Day 5 The Ribo Canyon and the famed Ribo waterfall await

Day 6 Walk into the Upper Isorno or head to Gran Paradiso National Park for the Soana

Day 7 Another classic run like the Rovana or Ayasse

Day 8 Day of Departure from Milan

Of course, this schedule’s only a guideline: we’ll chop and change depending on how you’re getting on, what the levels are like and what everyone wants to do

  Details

COSTS: 850€

Including:
The price includes guiding and instruction, and full logisitcs. It doesn’t cover your food, accommodation, flights, personal and health insurance, alcohol or boat and paddling equipment hire

Staff
This trip is going to be staffed by Matt Tidy

Flights
We recommend that you into Milan Malpensa Airport. *All arrivals to any of Milan’s other airports, will need to make their way to Malpensa Airport for pick up prior to 18:00 on the day of arrival


Accommodation & Catering
We’ll be staying a range of accommodation, either apartment rooms, small hotles, plus both wild and commercial campsites(sleeping equipment is not provided)

The Personal Paddling Equipment you should bring:

  • A WW Creek Boat
  • A good semi-drytop or drytop
  • Your paddle
  • Whitewater PFD, spray deck and good helmet
  • Solid footwear for bank support - no sandals
  • Rescue gear, including a throwbag, knife, sling and karabiner

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Ticino Road Trip Deposit
450€

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