Monrosa, Balmuccia (Vercelli) 2022

Welcome! Bienvenidos! Bienvenue! Willkommen!
Welcome to Centro Canoa Rafting Monrosa !

If you are river sports enthusiasts , nature lovers and with a great desire to have fun ... this is the right place! In Valsesia for over 20 years, every year from April to September we do our best to offer fun, relaxation and comfort to the many friends who come to visit us every year to try new experiences.

The activities we organize on the river are endless: you can try

• a rafting descent to have fun with your friends, or
• a hydrospeed descent swimming in the waters of the Sesia river, or maybe
• a canyoning descent if you want to experience the thrill of diving and descending into the most evocative tributaries
• a miniraft descent if you want to try your hand at driving a mini-dinghy or, why not,
• a kayaking course to learn the rudiments of one of the most fascinating sports in the world.

Nature, safety and fun : these are the keywords of our organization. We are located in one of the few unspoiled valleys in northern Italy , and we do everything we can to take advantage of it.

In recent years, an increasing number of people have grown fond of our Center and the Sesia, a spectacular river; so that in addition to customers, loyal friends are increasingly coming back to visit us to try out a new activity, propose a party, have a barbecue or just have a beer lying on the lawn.

Our Center is in fact in the middle of a green area , equipped with a bar, a football pitch, a beach volleyball court, a few deckchairs .. everything you need to relax after a descent into the river !

CELEBRATE WITH US
More and more young people decide to celebrate their bachelor party with us (and hen party, too!), With always new ideas and proposals to make the moment as unforgettable as possible.

BUT ALSO ..
Not only do you celebrate .. but also work! For more than ten years now we have been collaborating with numerous companies in the organization of corporate team building . Rafting , in fact, has the peculiarity of putting the participants in a particularly 'rare' condition of collaboration, because creates synergies and team spirit in a context - the river - in which people are not used to being.

Therefore, the pre-established roles fall, and interesting situations are created , as well as useful for socializing with new and old workmates. In recent years we have also looked for new stimuli to complete thecorporate team building programs: water games, sprint and slalom on a rubber dinghy, orienteering .. contact us for more detailed proposals!

THE CELEBRATED GOES DOWN FOR FREE!
With a minimum of 4 companions, the birthday boy gets off for free :

• on birthday
• the future spouse in the stag / hen party
• the new graduate celebrated by his friends
• the new retiree celebrated by his colleagues

TO EACH HIS:
Our proposals can last from half a day to several days, according to your needs.
Here are the main packages:

• single descent: ½ day
• non-stop day: 2 activities in one day
• multi sport week: 5 activities in 5 days
• full immersion weekend: 4 activities in 2 days
• Monterosa 360 °
• week children (9-13)
• junior week (14-18)

From 14 onwards everyone can experience the thrill of a descent into the river , the only condition obviously being able to swim!

Our Center provides all the necessary technical material: wetsuit, water jacket, helmet, life jacket .. you only have to bring a bathing suit, sneakers and lots and lots of WANT TO HAVE FUN!
Do not hesitate to contact us for any doubts. We look forward to seeing you!

PLEASE NOTE:
The Canoe and Rafting Monrosa Center carries out all its activities with the utmost attention to safety in the river. It is a National Canoe School recognized by the Italian Federation of Canoe Kayak (FICK) and a Navigation Company affiliated to the Italian Rafting Federation (FIRaft), to the Italian Hydrospeed Association (AIHydro) and the Italian Canyoning Association (AIC) .

The Center is directed by Piero Arcostanzo and Paolo Longoni, both canoeists who have always been, with the collaboration of a qualified group of guides and instructors who offer the maximum guarantees of safety andprofessionalism.

Monrosa Rafting provides its customers with all the equipment necessary to practice raftng safely.

Fun and exciting group sport , consists of the descent of the river on special rafts capable of carrying crews of 6/7 people plus the Guide.

It is a kind of activity suitable and fun for everyone, from the wildest to the most fearful: the only requirement is to know how to swim .

Before the actual descent, the Guide will give a theoretical-practical lesson first in dry water and then in calm water, so that all participants know how to face the descent in complete safety. Our Center already provides all the necessary equipment and technical clothing.

The Monrosa is recognized by the Italian Rafting Federation (F.I.Raft) and only qualified guides operate in the Center.

The ideal season for Rafting is from April to September : thanks to the technical clothing (wetsuit, water jacket, boots, life jacket and helmet) the correct thermal protection in any weather condition . Indeed, it is often when it rains that you have more fun ! The center is equipped with dinghies and state-of-the-art equipment that can easily accommodate very large groups.

The total duration of each route is 4 hours (about 2 hours in the water), including registration, dressing, theoretical lesson with dry tests, aquatic lesson, descent and transport by mini-bus.

Contact Monrosa Rafting for more information, we are at your complete disposal!

Kayaking is a sport for everyone, it is neither difficult nor dangerous ; it is enough to have a little familiarity with the water and learn gradually, then everyone can choose between relaxation, fun, challenge or adventure.

The kayak differs from the simple canoe because, in this case, only one paddle with two blades is used , unlike the canoe which has two paddles with only one blade each. Kayaking is more recent than canoeing, but is spreading a lot in recent times in our country.

The Sesia seems to have been made especially for practicing this sport: it offers, in addition to enchanting landscapes and clear waters, ideal river routes for both beginners and expert paddlers.

The Monrosa National River Canoe School is recognized by the Italian Canoe Kayak Federation (F.I.C.K.) and offers qualified teaching. The courses are in fact held by F.I.C.K. that guarantee maximum assistance and safety in the river.

Contact Monrosa Kayak for more information, we are at your complete disposal!

Canyoning is an exciting experience but suitable for any person.

The organization of Monrosa Canyoning provides all the technical material with high thermal protection to practice this fun water sport in complete safety.

Also called canyoning, Canyoning consists of the descent on foot of streams with very steep slopes that form gorges and ravines.

Accompanied by a Guide, who teaches the basic techniques during the descent, you walk following the course of the river passing through gorges, sliding in rock toboggans, overcoming water slides and waterfalls by swimming and diving, or, in the most demanding cases, abseiling from the rocks. During the descent everyone will be able to measure the difficulties according to their character.

The total duration of each route is 4 hours (about 2 hours in the water), including registration, dressing, theoretical lesson with dry tests, aquatic lesson, descent and transport by mini-bus.

The organization provides all technical material with high thermal protection.

Contact Monrosa Canyoning for more information on prices, routes and everything you want ... we are here just for you!

Are you looking for a completely new emotion full of adrenaline? And maybe you are also water sports enthusiasts ? If the answer to these questions is an enthusiastic yes, then all you have to do is contact us and try the thrilling experience of the hydrospeed.

We are talking about an exciting descent lying on a floating bob . It does not require special skills: it is enough to have a good relationship with water to try swimming in "living water".

The Sesia offers all the elements necessary for an exciting hydro-bob experience: clear water, suggestive landscapes and sparkling but not dangerous rapids.

The equipment is supplied by the Center and allows a perfect thermal seal . The center also has a team of highly qualified professionals who will guide you throughout the duration of the experience.

You can choose between subscribe to a daily descent or a course of two or more days i.

Descend in groups of a maximum of six people plus the Guide, who explains the basic maneuvers before leaving.

The Monrosa Hydrospeed is recognized by the Italian Hydrospeed Association.

An exciting new way to go down the river! If you have already tried rafting and want to test your skills as a "river runner", this is the sport for you.

They are stable and easy to handle 1-seater (kayak) or 2-seater (miniraft) canoes, which you can drive independently in the company of your friends.

A qualified guide will follow you in a kayak, indicating the best route to follow and assisting you in the most challenging passages.

Thanks to their size and particular maneuverability, the pneumatic canoes are also suitable for periods with reduced river flow.

Contact Monrosa Canoa to receive more information, we are at your complete disposal!