International Sella Descent Route: Official Course, Interactive Map and Essential Stops

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📍 Route of the International Sella Descent

The International Sella Descent runs between the Asturian towns of Arriondas (Km 0) and Ribadesella (Km 19), covering a total of 19 kilometers along the Sella River—one of the most spectacular river sections in Europe.

It’s a demanding route, both for its distance and for the natural features that make it a unique challenge: rapids, chutes, and a variable flow that changes every year. These elements ensure that every edition is different and presents new challenges for paddlers.

💦 Highlights of the route include:

• The mass start in Arriondas, one of the event’s most anticipated moments.

• Famous rapids like Rabión de Remolina and Rabión del Diablo.

• The festive atmosphere along the banks, with thousands of people cheering from bridges, riverbanks, and meadows.

• The finish under the Ribadesella bridge, where the awards ceremony takes place and the event concludes in style.

🎉 The crowd is an essential part of the Descent, cheering non-stop from start to finish. The passion and energy of the spectators make the International Sella Descent one of the most legendary canoeing events in the world.

👉 Want to see the Sella Descent route by train? Check out our section on the Fluvial Train.