Where to Book France Rafting Tours: the 5 Best

1.Samoëns: Whitewater Rafting Tour in the French Alps

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

Join Mylo, Loic, or another English and French speaking guide for a 7 km rafting run on the Giffre between Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Samoëns. Expect narrow gorges, class 3 rapids, optional swims and rock jumps, and a small raft group of two to seven people. Children from age six can join if they can swim.

“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 $78 a head Best rated

Join Haute Provence Outdoor at Camping Huttopia Gorges du Verdon in Castellane for a three-hour family rafting trip. After a safety briefing and minibus ride, you will spend about 1.5 hours on the river, mixing calm water, rapids, splashes, and big gorge views. Guide Walter has been praised for clear instruction and careful attention to safety.

“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 a head

Meet AN Rafting at 8:45 a.m. in Macôt La Plagne for a full two-hour descent of the Haute-Isère. You must be at least 12 and able to swim. The team supplies transfers and technical equipment, while you bring a swimsuit and towel. The outing lasts about three and a half hours and returns to the base.

“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 $62 a head

Meet EVP at the Rabioux wave near Châteauroux-les-Alpes for a guided Durance rafting trip described as an Embrun activity. Taz is one named guide. You receive a 5 mm wetsuit, jacket, vest, helmet, and paddle. Bring a swimsuit and shoes that can get wet.

“you have to be willing to have fun, exciting experience where you try experiences outside of the everyday menageAuto-translated”

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5.Foix: Family-Friendly Rafting Adventure on the Ariège River

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $46 a head Cheapest seat

Join a two-hour family rafting trip on the Ariège River near Foix. You’ll start on calm water, learn to paddle as a team, tackle fun rapids, play water games, and choose whether to jump from a high rock. Friendly guides speak Dutch, English, and German, with the trip ending at Foix’s slalom course.

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