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Kayak the Alps for Experienced Paddlers
Choose from a variety of accommodation and transport options with this holiday to suit your needs, wishes and budget. All options are listed at the bottom of the page. Or contact us to tailor make your holiday.
From grade II to grade V all within an hour of each other....! This area has a huge amount of variety in a relatively small space!
Take in the dramatic mountain scenery, and beautiful sunshine as you paddle the lovely clear water of alpine rivers! Paddle the Drac Noir (grade IV), the Drac Blanc (grade III+), the Drac (grade II - IV), the Severaisse (grade III - IV), the Bonne (grade IV - VI), the Souloise (grade IV), all draining the snow and glacier melt from the largest mountains in the Southern Alps in the Ecrins National Park. Or travel a little further for the Durance (II - IV), the Ubaye (grade III - IV) or the Guil (grade III - IV).
And you won't be fighting with a million other paddlers or rafters for the best play spots because unlike our neighbour, the Briancon / Embrun area, we are a very well kept secret!
Whatever your level, we will put together a programme of rivers and rapids to suit you. You will have a team of qualified instructors to look after you on the river, show you the best play spots and generally make sure you have a good time!
And, as we are privileged to have Europes biggest high ropes adventure course on our doorstep, we have included a taster afternoon here as well! It will give your feet a chance to dry out!
Prices Include:
• 7 nights accommodation in a choice of half board, bed and breakfast or or self catered accommodation
• 6 half days kayaking on a variety of rivers (see example itinerary) with fully qualified and experienced white water guides and all equipment (kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets etc) included. You can bring your own kayak and personal equipment if you prefer.
• half day on a high ropes adventure course (the biggest in Europe!) - just for change from the water!
• choice of transport options (transfers and local transport to and from activities can either be provided by us or you can self drive)
All our kayak instructors are fully qualified to French and European standards and are all well travelled and experienced kayakers.
Suitable for intermediate and advanced paddlers. All paddlers must be competent on grade II rivers and be able to ferryglide and break in and out of eddys. Children must be aged 8 or over and all participants must be able to swim.
Example itinerary
We have put together an example itinerary for you so you can get an idea of how your kayaking week could unfold. This itinerary is aimed at a competent grade III paddler but can easily be adapted for lower or higher levels.It is designed to be progressive so that by the end of the week you are kayaking the more technical rapids!!
Self Catering Options
From £333 per adult and £306 per child for a weeks kayaking staying at Cecile's converted farm house in St Bonnet. This is a self catering option and you have a choice of different transport possibilities.Cecile's farm is a beautiful four bedroomed traditional house with a fully equipped kitchen, large open plan dining area and living room with open fire. It is ideal for large groups or families up to 10 people.
Bed and Breakfast Options
From £431 per adult and £383 per child for a weeks kayaking fun staying at La Ferme D'Emile bed and breakfast with a choice of half board or bed and breakfast and different transport options.La Ferme D'Emile is a beautiful bed and breakfast situated in the tiny hamlet of Les Forestons about 5 mins from the medieval village of St Bonnet. You are centrally located for all the rivers and have the advantage of beautiful views, peace and quiet and a really friendly place to stay!
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