Activities - White Water
Rafting the Severaisse
Hydrospeeding on the Bonne
Testing the water
Hot dog - inflatable canoe on the Severaisse
Group Outing on the Severaisse
Have a look at our White Water Hoiliday Offers
There are several different ways to experience the roller coaster ride of big and bouncy alpine white water!
Rafting - this is usually in a group of 6 - 8 people and the idea is that you work together as a team to steer the raft down the rapids!
The reality is that you bounce around sometimes where you want to go and sometimes not!! It's not unusual to go for a little swim alongside the raft - which is actually very pleasant on a hot day!
Hydrospeed - this is like a type of white water surf board that you lie on and 'surf' down the river. It's excellent fun and if you want to get close to the water - this is the way to do it!
Hot Dogs - Inflatable solo or two man canoes - Hot dog is the technical name for an inflatable canoe. You steer with your hips and canoe paddles and hope for the best. You are closer to the water than in a raft so the bumps feel bigger!
Kayaking To kayak down white water you need to have had some experience in a kayak as it is quite a skilled activity. We do courses that will take you from beginner to a white water paddler over a week. Please have a look at our kayaking page for more information on kayaking.
There are other forms of crafts for white water descents being invented and tried out all the time and we like to keep our hand in everything that's new so don't be surprised if a new unusual looking inflatable thing appears in front of you on the river!
All our guides for the white water activities are fully qualified to French and European standards and have excellent local knowledge of the rivers as well.
We are not just dependant on one river like some areas - we have a choice so if the levels are too low or too high in one we'll find you a more suitable river for your descent!
The best time for big white water is from May until the end of July when the winter snow is still melting. After that it is the glacial melt that keeps them going so the levels are generally lower, but you can still find good white water until the end of September (after that it gets a bit cold!)
We can organise you a white water holiday or can include some white water fun as part of a multi activity holiday. Contact us for a quote.
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