The bungee site is situated in the heart of the Biellese Alps, between Milano and Turin, in Veglio-Mosso area. The Colossus Bridge has become a classic bungee point for the fans as well as many aspirants who want to experience -2.7 G-force at speed of 28m/sec. The average freefall time is 4,5 sec. With more than one decade of existence, the training center of the area guarantees totally safe, and unforgettable experience. Although its height makes the bridge among the hottest points for bungee jumping, it is not addressed only to adrenaline junkies or skilled fans but also beginners. The surrounding area also offers other outdoor activities such as MTB Downhill, Climbing or Skiing.
Exploring Outdoor S.r.l. is the first professional Italian organization that introduced Bungee Jumping in Italy. They started in 1993 and by the year 1994 they had already opened the 1st permanent Bungee Center in Italy, located halfway between Torino and Milano. It is an 8 tiered bridge that is nicknamed "Colossus" for its immense size. At the center you can try one the highest World bridge jumps: 152 meters high (499 ft.) all year long. Since the opening day in 1995, this Bungee-Cult site, where more than two thousand people come to meet the gravity power every year, hosts over 3,000 jumps in just one season. In 2003, the BBC Television chose this Bungee center for its scientific TV program "Body Hits" broadcasted through BBC3 and BBC World.
By Car
Get on the A4 (Milano/Torino) Motorway, exit CARISIO (halfway between Milano/Torino), then follow signs for Cossato and Vallemosso. Enter the village and after 1,5 km you find the Veglio white sign and then turn right at the first junction following the Bungee Centre signs.
By Plane (Intern. Malpensa Airport)
Get on the A8 motorway, change to the A26 Motorway; direction Genova and then change to the A4 motorway; direction Torino.
Distances from Veglio-Mosso (Biella)
40 Km from motorway A4 (Milano/Torino)- Carisio exit
64 Km from Varese/Malpensa Airp.
90 Km from Torino
105 Km from Milano
185 Km from Genova
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The Bungee Center usually opens in March for most of the weekends listed on the calendar until November. Bungee is opened in all types of weather whether it's rainy or cloudy. And you can also perform a night jump. More information: www.bungee.it
Contact details: Exploring Outdoor srl, via biella 24, 13894 Gaglianico (Biella), phone: +39.015.702488
Source: Bungee.it; Thanks to Alessia; all images are courtesy of Exploring Outdoor srl; Copyrights applied.
