SAN PELLEGRINO TERME GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Rafting Power sul Brembo — Class III rapids through Val Brembana
A guided, hands-on descent of the Brembo River from San Pellegrino Terme to Zogno that pairs technical briefing and expert guides with powerful class III rapids; this guide explains the flow, logistics, and what to bring.
Rafting Power sul Brembo — Class III rapids through Val Brembana.
Rafting Power sul Brembo is a guided whitewater descent on the lower Brembo River that runs from San Pellegrino Terme to Zogno, letting paddlers charge class III rapids while passing the green slopes and picturesque villages of Val Brembana under the supervision of experienced guides.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Class III rapids and full-throttle runs
The core of the experience is navigating the Brembo’s powerful class III rapids — named stretches such as the piscina, la calamita and i bagni punctuate the descent and deliver the trip’s adrenaline.
Immersion in Val Brembana’s nature and villages
Between rapids you’ll see the green valleys and charming borghi of Val Brembana from the river’s unusual vantage point, a recurring note of scenery throughout the descent.
Guides, briefing and base facilities
Each raft is accompanied by a professional guide; before launch participants receive a technical briefing on paddling, commands and river safety, and the operator provides technical equipment and indoor changing rooms.
What the day feels like
What the descent feels like
After meeting at the base in San Pellegrino Terme you'll kit up and run through a hands-on safety and paddling briefing, then move to the river launch nearby and commit to a sequence of class III rapids that alternate with calm stretches offering views of the valley; the activity finishes at Zogno, where participants disembark and return to base by shuttle for showers.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The operator typically runs rafting when the Brembo has a good water level; the usual season is from early April through the end of June.
Plan for roughly 3.5 hours for the full experience from base meeting through shuttle return and shower.
Meet at the operator base in San Pellegrino Terme: Viale Belotti 5; you will be issued equipment, change in indoor spogliatoi and receive a safety briefing prior to launch.
Bring a synthetic T-shirt, swimwear, athletic shoes, shower items and a dry change of clothes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does Rafting Power sul Brembo take?
The full activity is about 3.5 hours from meeting to return.
Where and when do we meet?
You meet at the operator base in San Pellegrino Terme at Viale Belotti 5; equipment is issued there and you change in the indoor spogliatoi before the briefing.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 15 years old.
What equipment or clothing should I bring?
Bring a synthetic T-shirt, swimsuit, athletic shoes, shower items and dry clothes for after the activity.
How technical or difficult are the rapids?
The trip runs powerful class III rapids on the lower Brembo, including named stretches like the piscina, la calamita and i bagni.
Is the activity supervised?
Yes; each raft is guided by a professional guide who leads the descent and enforces safety procedures.