Ivrea canoe stadium
A canoe slalom course on the Dora Baltea right below Ivrea's old town: one of the best-known competition courses in Italy, where champions train and courses are run.
Why go
Because watching canoeists in the rapids below the castle, or trying it yourself on a course, is a different way to discover the town of the Carnival and of Olivetti.
Which wind
Good with Normal water level
Avoid with High water
Practical information
- Activities
- Kayaking, Rafting and canoeing
- Level
- Intermediate to expert (courses for beginners)
- Seabed
- Slalom course on the Dora Baltea, in the town centre
- Best time
- All year, depending on the river level
- Seasons
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Getting there
- In the centre of Ivrea; courses and outings with the town's canoe clubs.
Get directions ↗Marine reserve rules
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Weather and sea forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Ivrea station, 300 m away (about 5 minutes on foot). Alternatively: Borgofranco d'Ivrea station, 5.8 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Turin Airport (TRN), about 35 km away.
- Parking. There are many signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 50 m away.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate and sea month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from April to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is May (about 130 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 9 °C | 9° 1° | 36 |
| Feb | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 60 |
| Mar | from 5 to 15 °C | 15° 5° | 66 |
| Apr | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 70 |
| May | from 13 to 22 °C | 22° 13° | 130 |
| Jun | from 18 to 27 °C | 27° 18° | 91 |
| Jul | from 20 to 29 °C | 29° 20° | 71 |
| Aug | from 20 to 29 °C | 29° 20° | 77 |
| Sep | from 15 to 25 °C | 25° 15° | 72 |
| Oct | from 12 to 20 °C | 20° 12° | 117 |
| Nov | from 6 to 13 °C | 13° 6° | 91 |
| Dec | from 3 to 9 °C | 9° 3° | 45 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 229 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
In the guide
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River levels and lake winds change within hours: before going in the water, check the forecast and the local rules. Emergencies: 112.