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| Location: | Sansepolcro, Italy |
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| Type: | River / Whitewater, SUP Race |
| Tagged: | Italy, Rome, Tiber, Tiber Tour |
| Date: | 18 Apr 2025 - 4 May 2025 |
| Organiser: | DIT |
| Website: | https://www.tibertour.com/ |
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| Email: | DiscesaDelTevere@googlegroups.com |
The International Tiber Descent (Discesa Internazionale del Tevere) is a renowned multi-day river journey through the heart of Italy. In 2025, it celebrates its 46th edition with a unique twist — a special Jubilee Edition (DIT-MMXXV IUBILAEUM) designed as a spiritual, cultural, and ecological pilgrimage from the river’s source in Tuscany to its mouth at the sea in Lazio.
Unlike previous years, this edition is not formally organized with official guides or support logistics. Instead, it encourages participants to travel independently or in informal groups, embracing the journey as an opportunity to connect with others, explore Italy’s landscapes, and move respectfully through nature.
Sansepolcro (Tuscany) → Rome → Tiber River mouth (Lazio)
Canoe / Kayak: Most common and historical mode
SUP (Stand-Up Paddle): Possible on most days, some stages may require experience (ww3)
Foot (Hiking / Trekking): Trails exist along the river, especially in the Rome and countryside areas
Bicycle: Parallel roads and bike routes, recommended mostly in flat stages
Approximately 370 km over 15 stages
> Canoe/Kayak: approx. 370 km
> Stand-Up Paddle (SUP): approx. 340–350 km
Slightly reduced due to WW3 sections (3 stages may be skipped by non-experts)
> Bicycle: approx. 380+ km
Follows parallel roads and trails; may include minor detours or variations
> Walking: approx. 365–370 km
Distances depend on trail access and route conditions per stage
14 planned stages with variable river difficulties (WW0 to WWW3).
April 18 (Fri) – Arrival & Welcome
No distance – preparation day
April 19 (Sat) – Sansepolcro → Città di Castello
Difficulty: WW2
Canoe/Kayak: 17 km
SUP: 17 km
Bike: ~18 km
Walk: ~17 km
April 20 (Sun) – Città di Castello → Umbertide
Difficulty: WW2
Canoe/Kayak: 30 km
SUP: 30 km
Bike: ~32 km
Walk: ~30 km
April 21 (Mon) – Umbertide → Pretola
Difficulty: WW2
Canoe/Kayak: 29 km
SUP: 29 km
Bike: ~30 km
Walk: ~29 km
April 22 (Tue) – Pretola → Deruta
Difficulty: WW3 ⚠️ (technical paddling)
Canoe/Kayak: 27 km
SUP: 10 km (optional)
Bike: ~28 km
Walk: ~27 km
April 23 (Wed) – Deruta → Montemolino
Difficulty: WW2
Canoe/Kayak: 30 km
SUP: 30 km
Bike: ~31 km
Walk: ~30 km
April 24 (Thu) – Montemolino → Corbara
Difficulty: WW2
Canoe/Kayak: 29 km
SUP: 29 km
Bike: ~30 km
Walk: ~29 km
April 25 (Fri) – Corbara → Alviano
Difficulty: WW3 ⚠️ (technical paddling)
Canoe/Kayak: 18 km
SUP: 5 km (optional)
Bike: ~20 km
Walk: ~18 km
April 26 (Sat) – Alviano → Orte
Difficulty: WW2
Canoe/Kayak: 24 km
SUP: 24 km
Bike: ~25 km
Walk: ~24 km
April 27 (Sun) – Orte → Magliano Sabina
Difficulty: WW2
Canoe/Kayak: 25 km
SUP: 25 km
Bike: ~27 km
Walk: ~25 km
April 28 (Mon) – Magliano Sabina → Torrita Tiberina
Difficulty: WW1
Canoe/Kayak: 33 km
SUP: 33 km
Bike: ~35 km
Walk: ~33 km
April 29 (Tue) – Torrita Tiberina → Monterotondo
Difficulty: WW0
Canoe/Kayak: 26 km
SUP: 26 km
Bike: ~27 km
Walk: ~26 km
April 30 (Wed) – Monterotondo → Castel Giubileo
Difficulty: WW0
Canoe/Kayak: 26 km
SUP: 26 km
Bike: ~28 km
Walk: ~26 km
May 1 (Thu) – Castel Giubileo → Vatican (St. Peter) → Ponte Marconi
Difficulty: WW3 ⚠️ (urban paddling section)
Canoe/Kayak: 21 km
SUP: 15 km
Bike: ~23 km
Walk: ~21 km
May 2 (Fri) – Ponte Marconi → Ponte Mezzocammino
Difficulty: WW1
Canoe/Kayak: 13 km
SUP: 13 km
Bike: ~14 km
Walk: ~13 km
May 3 (Sat) – Ponte Mezzocammino → Sea (Foce)
Difficulty: WW0
Canoe/Kayak: 20 km
SUP: 20 km
Bike: ~22 km
Walk: ~20 km
The participation form for DIT 2025 closed on March 31, 2025.
Despite this, participation in the event is still possible, as DIT 2025 is a self-managed, informal journey rather than a formally organized event.
Purpose of the Form:
The form was not a registration but served to:
> Facilitate group formation
> Support information sharing
> Assist in logistics and coordination
Important Considerations:
Participation is still open under the following conditions:
> Participants must be autonomous and experienced, especially for paddling stages
> All travel, safety, equipment, and logistics are the sole responsibility of each individual
> Those who did not take part in the preparation process may be discouraged from joining certain sections, particularly the more technical river stages
Recommended Next Steps:
Join the DIT 2025 community group:
DiscesaDelTevere@googlegroups.com
To:
> Receive updates
> Ask questions
> Connect with other participants
> Ensure proper insurance, medical fitness, and equipment before attempting any stage
