About This Route
The Aurino (Aurina) River in the Rieserferner-Ahrn Nature Park delivers expert Class IV-V runs, 6-10 km from Riva di Tures to Valdaora, amid glacier-fed gorges. Steep drops and continuous boulder gardens define this Dolomites gem, runnable at 20-40 cumecs. 3-5 hour epics require precise lines; beta from Campo Tures gauge.
Safety Considerations/h2>p>Remote access means long hikes to roads; avalanches feed wood sieves. Hypothermia extreme at 4-10°C; drysuits non-negotiable. Scout every rapid; must-make boofs over sieves. Thunderstorms dump rain, rising levels 1m/hour. Group of 4+ with safety kayaker essential, per international whitewater standards./p>h3>Essential Gear
- Heavy-duty creek PFD (Dagger RS)
- Carbon helmet (Gneik Nano Elite)
- Short creek paddle (Pirouette Sport)
- High-volume drysuit (Simms Freestone)
- Z-drag kit, prusiks, and probes
- PLB and group comms
Preparation Tips
Pre-run recon on foot. Train for meaty holes. Check nivology bulletins for slides. Follow Euro WW Federation guidelines.
Emergency Tips
Z-drag for wraps. Evac via satellite. Brunico hospital 30 min drive.