Excitement in one of Europe's most picturesque valleys

In the Shadow of Monte Rosa, Europe's second highest peak, lies Val Sesia, home of some of the most perfect creeking in the Alps. Lush hillsides, quaint villages and excellent local quisine combine with world class runs such as the Egua, Gronda, Sermenzina and Sesia to make this one of the most rewarding destinations out there. Join us this spring and let us help you realise your potential.

We'll help you develop your ability to deal with steep and complex sections, along with developing key creeking skills, such as Boofing. We'll look at reading and understanding the river and it's features. We'll look at developing your understanding of group dynamic and give you a pathway to progression.

Here’s a sample programme:

Day one: Arrive at Milan. We’ll pick you up and whisk you to Val Sesia where you’ll be able to relax and meet the rest of the crew.

Day two: We’ll establish aims and objectives, before going for a shakedown paddle to blow away the cobwebs.

Day three: A look at practical river safety solutions.

Day four: Time to head to one of the local steeper runs to focus on developing your core creeking skills.

Day five: Time to focus on developing safe group strategies in advanced situations.

Day six: A trip out of the valley to sample some of Piemonte's less well known delights.

Day seven: Final paddle to put all of the concepts we’ve covered into practice on one of the local steeper runs, as well as bag some nice pics and video!

Day eight: Depart for Milan

Dates: 3-10 May 2010

Price: £900/ 1000 Euro

Who is this trip for: Confident grade 3-4 boaters who are looking to develop their creeking skills, along with pushing their boundaries.

Includes: Food and accommodation in Val Sesia, All transport, including airport shuttle*, full spec WW kayak**, guiding and coaching.

Excludes: Travel to Italy, Alcohol, personal insurance, snacks and drinks.

Accommodation will be in our shared appartment. We'll provide breakfast, light lunch and an evening meal.

 *We will run an airport shuttle to Milan on the day of arrival and departure

**We have a small selection of up to date demo boats available on a first come, first served basis.