Where to go rafting in Tuscany
4 min · 30 May 2023
Are you an adventure lover and always on the lookout for thrills? Then you absolutely must try rafting. For the uninitiated, it is an extremely adrenalin-pumping water sport that consists of descending a stream or river in an inflatable raft, on which 6 to 7 people, equipped with paddles, have to overcome the natural obstacles that the watercourse presents. Contrary to what one might think, it is not a dangerous activity, but above all it does not require any special courses or skills. All you need is the ability to swim and a good confidence in the water. In fact, even children can enjoy this activity.
In addition to being fun, today more than ever it constitutes an unmissable opportunity to contact with nature. As it is rich in rivers and streams, Tuscany is perfect for those who want to have this experience on the water: it offers many alternatives dedicated to sportsmen, but also to those who just want to experience a thrill.
From Garfagnana to the mountainous areas of the provinces of Lucca and Pistoia up to Florence, you are spoiled for choice. One of the most beautiful scenarios is undoubtedly the Val di Lima, crossed by the sparkling Lima torrent which descends rapidly from the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. The route is a succession of breathtaking rapids and evocative landscapes. A different but still interesting experience is the descent of the stretch of the Arno river which flows through the historic center of Florence and which allows you to enjoy a truly unique perspective of the city.
Numerous sports associations operate in Tuscany which, to meet everyone’s needs, offer descents with various levels of difficulty.
AGUARAJA A.S.D.
Piazza del Ponte d’Oro, 12/A – Fra. Chifenti BORGO A MOZZANO
Website: www.aguaraja.com
AQUATERRA A.S.D. T-RAFTING
Via Vecchia Aretina, 42 – c/o sports center Anchetta loc. Girone FIESOLE
Parco fluviale Colle di Val d’Elsa – c/o entrance Ponte San Marziale COLLE DI VAL D’ELSA
Strada dell’Abetone e Brennero, 29 – Loc. Ponte Maggio BAGNI DI LUCCA
Website: www.t-rafting.com
GARFAGNANA RAFTING A.S.D.
Via del Brennero, loc. Chifenti BORGO A MOZZANO
Website: www.garfagnanarafting.com
RKA ROCKONDA OUTDOOR S.S.D. a r.l.
Loc. Cevoli – SS Brennero, 12 BAGNI DI LUCCA
Website: www.rockonda.it
RAFTING H2O
Loc. Pian di Fiume, 20 – Ponte a Diana BAGNI DI LUCCA
Website: www.raftingh2o.com
