Canoeing and rafting on the Brenta at Valstagna
The Brenta channel between Valstagna and Bassano has been a canoeing and rafting training ground for decades: fun rapids, clear water and the valley villages looking out over the river.
Why go
Because you can run the river almost to Bassano del Grappa, and the easy sections suit families with older children.
Which wind
Good with Intermediate
Avoid with Flooding after rain
Practical information
- Activities
- Rafting and canoeing, Kayaking
- Level
- Beginners with a guide; experts by kayak
- Seabed
- Pre-Alpine river with easy and moderate rapids
- Best time
- April–October
- Seasons
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Getting there
- Canoeing and rafting clubs and schools in Valstagna and the Valbrenta.
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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 Carpanè - Valstagna station, 200 m away (about 5 minutes on foot). Alternatively: San Nazario station, 3.5 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport (TSF), about 48 km away; with more flights, Venice Airport (VCE) is about 67 km away.
- Parking. There are 3 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 100 m away, free.
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 119 mm), the driest January.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 1 to 8 °C | 8° 1° | 36 |
| Feb | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 55 |
| Mar | from 5 to 14 °C | 14° 5° | 51 |
| Apr | from 9 to 18 °C | 18° 9° | 77 |
| May | from 13 to 21 °C | 21° 13° | 119 |
| Jun | from 18 to 26 °C | 26° 18° | 87 |
| Jul | from 21 to 29 °C | 29° 21° | 93 |
| Aug | from 20 to 29 °C | 29° 20° | 107 |
| Sep | from 16 to 24 °C | 24° 16° | 93 |
| Oct | from 12 to 20 °C | 20° 12° | 115 |
| Nov | from 7 to 14 °C | 14° 7° | 85 |
| Dec | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 56 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 144 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.
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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.