4 France Rafting Tours Worth Flying For

1.Samoëns: Whitewater Rafting Tour in the French Alps

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 2h 30m · from $64Our pick

Join Mylo and the Zen River Camp team for a 7 km rafting run on the Giffre between Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Samoëns. Expect class 3 rapids, narrow gorges, mountain views, optional swims and rock jumps, and a small raft of no more than seven people.

“Excellent guides, really knowledgable and knew the river like the back of their hand! Had twin 8 year olds and the whole adventure felt totally safe for them whilst being great fun! Would definitely recommend 👍”

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2.Rafting Verdon – “Explor Verdon” – Family Course

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78Top rated

Join Haute Provence Outdoor at Camping Huttopia near Castellane for a three-hour family rafting trip through the Gorges du Verdon. After a safety briefing, you’ll raft for about 1.5 hours through calm water and rapids with an instructor such as Walter, then return to the campsite.

“Die gute Organisation und unser Tourguide Walter, der auf unsere Sicherheit in Vordergrund stellt und uns eingewiesen hat. Es war alles dabei, schwimmen und springen in den Verdon. Wir sind begeistert und wiederholen es”

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3.RAFTING BOURG SAINT MAURICE – Descent of the Isère (2h on the water)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Meet at 8:45 a.m. at AN Rafting’s base in Macôt La Plagne for the full Haute-Isère descent. You must be at least 12 and able to swim. The team provides transfers and technical equipment, while you bring a swimsuit and towel. Allow 3 hours 30 minutes from start to finish.

“Très beau parcours de rafting, encadré par une équipe très conviviale.”

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4.Rafting on the Durance – Embrun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62Best value

Meet EVP Eau Vive Passion at the Rabioux wave near Châteauroux-les-Alpes for a 2.5-hour Durance rafting trip. You get a 5 mm wetsuit, jacket, helmet, vest, paddle, and private transport. Guide Taz has been praised for clear safety support. Bring a swimsuit and shoes that can get wet.

“My friend and I had an amazing time rafting with Taz. He was professional, kind, and made sure we felt safe the entire time. I would recommend this activity to anyone interested in seeing the Haute-Alpes scenery from a unique perspective - navigating through the Durance river!”

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