Canoeing — Alvoco, Alvoco das Várzeas–Avô
Alvoco das Várzeas–Avô
A canoeing route in Oliveira do Hospital between Alvoco das Várzeas and Avô, with narrow rapids and rocks in the riverbed.
- Where
- Alvoco das Várzeas–Avô
- Experience
- Rivers & water
What you will experience
Alvoco is distinguished by technical passages and rocks along the line of progression. The route has fewer weirs than other described sections, but its narrow rapids require attention.
Along the route
The descent follows the rapids between Alvoco das Várzeas and Avô and finishes in a section with sloping weirs. River assessment and the group's experience guide progression and planning for the day.
Requirements & preparation
The route requires previous canoeing experience, good fitness and agility. Contact with water forms part of this technical descent.
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