Kayak the Alps for Experienced Paddlers
Fixed Dates: 29 May - 5 June 2010 - ideal for individuals looking to join a group.
Other Dates: Any time from the end of April until August subject to availability. - ideal for groups of four or more booking together.
From 499€ for a weeks paddling the alpine rivers of the Southern French Alps.
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
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:
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7 nights accommodation in a choice of half board, bed and breakfast or or self catered accommodation
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5 river descents on a variety of rivers (see example itinerary) with fully qualified and experienced kayaking guides and all equipment (kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, helmets, life jackets etc) included. You can bring your own kayak and personal equipment if you prefer.
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half day on a high ropes adventure course (the biggest in Europe!) - just for change from the water!
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choice of transport options (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 traveled and experienced kayakers.
The guide to client ratio on grade III+ rivers is 1:4
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.
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!!
Dates: Any time from April to August
From 499€ per adult and 454€ per child for a weeks kayaking staying in a wooden chalet on a sunny camp site! This is a self catering option with a choice of different transport possibilities suitable for small groups of four or more booking together.
There are a range of chalets to choose from on the site. They vary in quality but in general are quite basic but clean and practical with all you need for a self catering holiday, Plus you have the advantage of the camp site pool and other facilities.
Fixed Dates: 29 May - 5 June - 2010 - ideal for individuals looking to join a group.
Other Dates: Any time from the end of April until August subject to availability. - ideal for groups of four or more booking together.
From 678€ per adult and 599€ 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!
