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River Walking under the marmore waterfall in the Nera river park

Requirements
Good health without physical problems.
Knowing how to swim
Age between 12-60 years
The management reserves the right to select the participants during the theoretical practical lesson
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It is supplied:
Long john dungarees
Aqua jacket
Helmet
Jacket (buoyancy aid)
Transportation to boarding
Locker in locker room for personal storage (lock not included)
What to bring
Wettable shoes better if high
Underwear replacement swimsuit is recommended a technical underwear in the colder months (no cotton)
the necessary for the shower (bathrobe slippers soaps)
Price
35 euro per person
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To go River Walking is a new possibility for everyone to appreciate the tropical jungle paradise located under the highest European waterfall. Cascata delle

Marmore is operated by a dam at different times of the day. When the waterfall is open the Nera River has a 14 cubic meters flow per second; in that time interval

Rafting and Hydrospeed may be practised. When the waterfall is closed, the flow drops down to 120/180 liters per second and River walking is possible. Groups are accompanied in their descent of the natural pools formed on the river bed by a guide. This is a simple, relaxing activity to experince the unique environment of Marmore Waterfall Park.

For this activity no special requirement is needed and you do not have to be able to swim. At Marmore Center you may also practice river

walking, also known as river trekking. It is of a guided descent of the Nera river pools; accompanied by expert guides you may discover the park’s wonders and waterfalls from another point of view. With safety helmets, life jackets and ad-hoc shoes, guests can live the emotion of walking on the river bed. River Walking is suitable for everyone: it is a simple walk through woods and rocks, between shades and sun, water and paths.

FAQ

What should I bring ?

For all activities you need a not too bulky swinsuit, a t-shirt and socks; better if they are synthetic or technical socks (Especially in the cold months the cotton is too cold); than you need the stuff for a shower, a towel, slippers and soap or shampoo; in the locker room there are showers and hair dryers.

What do we supply?

All the technical equipement to do the activity; only for the River Walking or Torrentismo-Canyoning you need to wear a pair of shoes with a sturdy sole that can be wet, better if they protect also the ankles.

Where do I leave my personal effects?

Inside the locker rooms you will find lockers that can be closed by means of personal lock; than the key can be worn on the neck with a rope as a necklace. If you forget the lock, do not worry, we’ll give you one against a deposit that will be refunded at the end of the activity.

How do we move?

Except for Canyoning where you need to use your own car to get to the place near the gorges, for all other activities the going and back transportations are carried out by means of the minibuses of Centro Rafting le Marmore.

Where do we park?

Very close to both rafting centers (Papigno and Arrone) there are free parkings where cars and campervans may be parked. Inside rafting centers parking is not allowed except for a few moto-scooters or bikes.

While booking, please take note of your starting point: for Soft Rafting is Arrone; for everything else is Papigno

Directions can be found here

Other Question?

May children under 18 years of age take part in hydrospeed or hard rafting?

No, they may do soft rafting, tubing, river walking or basic canyoning.

This is my first time. I fulfill all requirements. May I take part in hard rafting below the Marmore waterfalls?

Yes, our activities are conceived even for beginners. A theorical and practical explanation is always provided.
For all activities carried on under the Marmore waterfall at Papigno, participants are requested to be able to swim, to be in good health, to weight less than 100 kg, to be between 18 and 55 years of age; for Hydrospeed there is no weight limit and River Walking is allowed to people between 16 and 60 years of age.

Do I get wet?

Si il tratto a valle della cascata presenta rapide dove ci si bagna completamente ma avrete l’attrezzatura tecnica necessaria.

How do you organize groups on rafts?

Sometimes on rafts groups are divided by the responsible for security either to grant safety on the river or for logistical reasons, althoug definitively we try to keep the groups undivided.

Why do you say we need two hours and a half for the whole activity if we stay in the water only 50 minutes?

Because the time to register is considered, as well as
Vesting with the technical equipment provided by the center in the locker rooms,
the theorical and practical lesson,
the transfer service with our buses from the base to the boarding at the Marmore Falls (Piazzale Byron),Landing and washing of the equipment,the shower.

What do you mean by saying rafting + rafting?

Rafting + Rafting is an offer giving you the possibility to practice rafting twice in the same day with 10 euro discount.

May I buy a seasonal voucher?

Yes, by bank money transfer; you only need to send an email to info@raftingmarmore.com.
The voucher has a digital format and expires in one year time.
The person who receives the voucher has to book a week before using it calling phone no.+39330753420.

Which is the best time to come?

Anytime is the best time, because our center is the only one that is not conditioned by the water level, which is controlled by the electric plant of Piediluco Lake; the water level is therefore always the same.
Even when ir rains there is no problem.

Should it rain, what happens?

We do the activity anyway; we have a huge rafting center where we can welcome everyone for a warm shower and a bar for a tasteful snack.

How many of us to take part in activities?

You do not need to be a multiple of 6; even if you’re alone, you can book during the week before your date, calling phone no. +39 330753420 or no. +39 366 2045118; we will organize the group for you.
If your group is made of more than 6 people, the group will be splitted on more rafts that will go down at the same time.

I am not a perfect swimmer. May I do rafting?

To take part in rafting downstream the waterfall, you do not need to swim perfectly the styles, but you need to swim well.
You need not be afraid to go with your head under the water and be able to swim at ease in the sea waves.

What shall I bring with me?

We supply all technical equipment: wetsuit, shoes, jacket, helmet and buoyancy aid (life jacket).
You have to bring a swimsuit / t-shirt and shorts, all you need to take a shower, socks.

How are activities organized? May I know your timetable?

Soft rafting has a more flexible schedule, while for Papigno activities under the Marmore Waterfalls the timetable is extremely rigorous, since it is bound to the opening times of the waterfall.
Marmore waterfall, in fact, has an artificial water release connected with the hydroelectric plant.
That is the reason why on Marmore Waterfall site you find the opening hours of the water.
As rafting center we are forced by those opening hours because rafting can be done only when the water of the waterfall is open.
Usually in the mornign the appointments are 9.30 a.m. and 10.30 a.m., while in the afternoon at 2.00 pm and then to follow every hour.

I would like to make a gift with a voucher. How do I do?

Yes,

River Walking under the marmore waterfall in the Nera river park

FAQ

What should I bring ?

What do we supply?

Where do I leave my personal effects?

How do we move?

Where do we park?

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Attività

Base di Papigno

Base di Arrone attività Soft