Hydrospeed on the Adda River in Valtellina near Lake Como

WHAT IS HYDROSPEED

Hydrospeed is a water sport born in France in the late ’50s as swimming in water following the current. Subsequently the homonymous float, a small bob, was introduced in order to protect the athlete from collisions with rocks and to offer a point of support. It is an activity that provides a close contact with the water. It is practiced, therefore, on water descents equipped with fins, helmet and life jacket.

HOW THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE

Hydrospeed on the Adda River in Valtellina starts at the meeting point indicated on the map, where you will be given the technical equipment. Then you will board the bus that will take you to the boarding point where you will be instructed on the main safety measures and behaviors to be observed.

Equipped with wetsuit, fins, helmet and life jacket you will ride the rapids of the Adda river on board of the plastic “bob”, the hydrospeed.

You can choose whether to experience the Hydrospeed Fun course of medium difficulty or the Hydrospeed Adrenalin course for the more experienced.

 At the end of the activity you can use the shower and the changing room.

WHO IS THE ACTIVITY FOR

Hydrospeed on the Adda River is an activity of medium-high difficulty because it is necessary to know how to swim and have a good aquatic skills. You will be trained by qualified staff that will accompany you throughout the adventure and you can decide the path between Hydrospeed Fun, whose age limit is 14 years and older, or Hydrospeed Adrenalin for the more experienced with an age limit of 18 years and older.

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