Kayaking Trips and Courses
With lakes for beginners, a superb slalom course and a variety of rivers from grade II to grade V all within an hour of each other....this area is the ideal paddlers playground for all levels of kayaking.
Learn the basics of kayaking on a lake with the advantage of a stunning mountain backdrop and hot sunshine and progress onto the slalom course to test your moving water skills...
Take in the sunshine and experience the roller coaster rides and beautiful clear water of alpine rivers.
Check out the famous and beautiful, narrow gorge of the Bonne and feel privileged to be a kayaker as you paddle through some of the most specatular scenery the Alps has to offer in the Valgaudemar valley where the Severaisse runs.
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!
Whether you are a beginner wanting your first taste of white water or a seasoned paddler wanting big volume water, interesting rapids and virtually guaranteed sunshine, there is something for you here.
Have a look at our
Kayak the Alps for beginners trip or for more experienced white water thrill seekers our
Kayak the Alps intermediate trip .
Or if you would like a tailor made trip for your family or club, or would prefer to mix and match kayaking with some other
activities please
contact us and we will tailor make your perfect holiday.
The best time to come on a kayaking holiday is in spring through to early summer while the high mountain snow is still melting as this is of course what makes the water in the rivers. The more there is the bigger the rapids and the more fun you have!
From 450€ per person for a weeks kayaking course in the French Alps, progressing from flat water onto white water rapids.
Fixed Dates: 21 July - 28 July 2012 - ideal for individuals looking to join a group.
Other Dates: End of April until beginning of August - ideal for groups of six or more booking together.
Price Includes:
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7 nights accommodation in a choice of high quality youth hostel on half board or budget camping accommodation.
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5 progressive kayaking sessions see example itinerary with fully qualified and experienced kayak instructors.
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All equipment (kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, helmets, buoyancy aids etc)!
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Transport to and from the kayaking sessions
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Return transfers from Gap train station.
Starting on flat water to learn some basic kayaking technique, you will gradually progress onto moving water and by the end of the week you will be paddling your first alpine rivers!
From 599€ per person for a weeks white water kayaking course for intermediate paddlers.
A week of alpine paddling with qualified instructors to guide you on the rivers and improve your kayaking skills. Explore the rivers of the Southern French Alps against a backdrop of dramatic mountain scenery, lovely clear water and beautiful sunshine!
Fixed Dates: 30 June 2012 - 07 July 2012 - ideal for individuals looking to join a group.
We can tailor make this trip for other dates between April and August for small groups booking together.
Price Includes:
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7 nights accommodation in a choice of bed and breakfast, hotel or camping accommodation.
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5 white water kayaking sessions see example itinerary on a variety of rivers with fully qualified and experienced kayak instructors.
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All equipment (kayaks, paddles, wetsuits, helmets, buoyancy aids etc)!
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Transport to and from the kayaking sessions
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Return transfers from Gap train station.
Suitable for intermediate paddlers. All kayakers must be competent on grade II rivers and be able to ferryglide and break in and out of eddys.
