Rafting

Fancy a rafting trip on the most beautiful rivers in France? Family, alone or in groups, come and enjoy a unique experience rafting and treat yourself to a range of thrills and unforgettable moments for everyone and for all ages. For a discovery outing or a sportier output, find the ideal formula that suits you through our selection of the best descents in rafting. Book directly online your rafting activity or offer this activity in good gift for your loved ones!

The rafting descents

There are several types of rafting:

• rafting trip Discovery: these descents are ideal for a first approach to the business. They are generally made on white water accessible to all audiences. During the briefing, the guide will take you time to transmit technical knowledge, gestures security and coordination in your inflatable tire.
• Sports rafting trip: These runs are reserved for people who have already practiced rafting and want to fill thrills. You will go on more turbulent rivers where rapid enchaîneront is limitless. A good level sports and physical fitness are necessary for the practice of this activity.

When to go rafting?

rafting descents are available most of the time between April and October depending on the water level. Snowmelt in spring or standalone rain has a similar effect and can cover a lot of rocks. Also, some rivers like the Verdon are subject to regulated water releases by EDF. The practice is possible only a few days in the week.

The most beautiful sites for rafting

France is one of the top destinations for rafting. Here is a list of the most beautiful places for rafting:

• Morvan Regional Natural Park: Discover the most beautiful descents on the Chalaux and Cure near Saint Martin du Puy
• Regional Natural Park of the Pyrenees: Discover the most beautiful descents on the Gave Ossau, Pau and Oloron Aspe but also the Aude to Saint-Martin-Lys or Bidarray on the Nive
• Mercantour National Park: Discover the most beautiful descents in the Roya Valley on Vésubie
• Gorges de l'Allier: Discover the most beautiful descents on the Sioule or the High Allier
• Gorges du Verdon: Discover the most beautiful descents from Castellane on the Verdon
• In Haute Savoie Discover the most beautiful descents on the Dranse to Thonon, gorges proud Claw Valley at Sixt Fer à Cheval or the Doron of Bozel
• In the Alps in Savoy: Discover the most beautiful descents on the Isere near Bourg Saint Maurice, in the gorges of Centron, or on the Cheran Aime
• Ecrins National Park: Discover the most beautiful descents on the Durance near Embrun in the Hautes Alpes
• In the Southern Alps: Discover the most beautiful descents on the river Ubaye
• In Corsican: Sharpen your paddles and battle Golo

Difference between rafting, hydro and canoraft

• The raft or inflatable tire is the queen craft to easily navigate through the most difficult whitewater and cross the most impressive passages. The raft is directed by a coxswain on the back of the boat. This is the guide that ensures this role to run the boat on the river between whirlpools and rocks.
• Canoraft or the hot dog is also an inflatable pneumatic unsinkable as the raft. Its capacity is lower against. Indeed, it can accommodate up to 3 persons aligned on the same row whereas rafting, the group is divided on each side of the boat.
• The hydrospeed or white water swimming, is to go down the river with a float and flippers. Here, the person is half submerged in water and should play with its fins to move on the river.

Materials, equipment and safety

A raft can hold up to 10 people depending on its size. All our partners provide you with the necessary equipment to ensure your safe descent: wetsuit, neoprene shoes, special rafting life jacket, helmet and paddle. The minimum age for rafting is generally 8 years old and minors must be accompanied by an adult. According to the difficulty level of the river, the minimum age is sometimes 10 years, 12 years or 16 years. In all cases, it is imperative to know swim and submerge to practice this activity. The equipment is regularly maintained and checked by the guides to bring you quality equipment.

Supervision by a state certified guide

All rafting descents offered by our partners are supervised by instructors and state qualified guides with a "rafting" specialization. They will make you a unique experience for you to take, for sure, a good dose of adrenaline.

The opportunities for rafting

Rafting is an ideal activity for:

• An outing with friends or family
• A boy bachelor (evg) or a bachelor girl (EVJF).
• A team building day with colleagues