Kajack: Kayak School in Valsesia with EWWS.

Kayak school week for kids and young adults aged 14 to 21 - May 25-31, 2026

Valsesia is the pearl of the Italian Alps and one of Europe's top kayaking destinations. The season is short but intense: a timeless classic where the beauty of the rivers blends with the culture and authenticity of the valley.

The perfect place for advanced creek paddling and advanced kayaking lessons.

Valsesia is not for the faint of heart: most of the sections are Class IV and above , and is recommended for paddlers with good experience on easier creek destinations.
It is one of the most complete places in the Alps thanks to the variety of styles:

• Steep bedrock creeking on pure granite

• Fast and powerful Bouldergarden

• Deep and challenging gorges

• Turquoise and crystalline water

Among its legendary rivers are the Sesia, Sorba, Egua, Gronda, Mastallone, and Sermenza —each of them alone would be an international destination. Together, they make the valley a unique place.

Logistics Base

Our base will be Campertogno , in the heart of the action, near the Alpin Sprint and Middle Sesia. There we will provide:

• accommodations

• shuttle to the rivers

• barbecues and evenings with friends

• local guides who know every stone in the valley

What to expect

A week of pure alpine creek progression:

• steep and technical rapids

• spectacular views

• clear water and perfect climate

• lots of action every day

Valsesia is a destination for intermediate–advanced paddlers looking for challenging lines, smart portages, and a total kayaking experience.

EWWS Val Sesia Program (25–31 May 2025)

Arrivals & Departures

• Recommended flight: Milan Malpensa (MXP)

• Pick-up: May 25th, arrivals before 4:00 PM

• Transfer of approximately 1h30 to the base in Campertogno , on the banks of the Sesia.

• Drop-off: May 31st

• Book your return flight after 4:00 PM

• In case of different times, alternative solutions can be found.

Weekly Plan (flexible based on water and group level)

Day 1 – Arrival & Warm-Up

• Pickup at MXP → transfer to Campertogno.

• Possible first short descent on the Sesia

• Settling in, welcome meeting, and division of camp duties.

Day 2 – Sesia Classico

• Warm up with one or two descents on the lower Sesia

• Boulder garden, easy rapids, lots of dead and play spots

• For those who still have energy: Alpin Sprint in the afternoon.

Day 3 – Park & Huck – Rassa (Sorba + Gronda)

• Sorba Slides and Gronda: two steep classics, back-to-back

• Short hike to reach Gronda (road closed) → excellent opportunity for scouting and line analysis

• Steep, but “friendly” creeking.

Day 4 – Lower Mastallone

• One of the most memorable descents in the valley

• Perfect mix of gorges, bedrock and boulder garden

• Afternoon: Alpin Sprint for those who still want an adrenaline rush.

Day 5 – Egua (if level ok)

• The famous Drop & Pool of Egua

• Short but iconic, with numerous photogenic jumps

• One of the pearls of Valsesia.

Day 6 – Lower Sermenza

• The “final test” of the week

• Top-secret details: discover them in the water.

Day 7 – Last run & return

• Last quick lap on the Sesia in the morning

• Return to Malpensa for afternoon flights

• Goodbye and end of the adventure!

In summary

A week of Valsesian classics: Sesia, Sorba, Gronda, Mastallone, Egua, Sermenza.
Lots of steep descents, pure granite, turquoise water and a continuous flow of action.
Comfortable base, organized shuttles, BBQ and EWWS atmosphere.

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