Where to Book France Rafting Tours: the 15 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.RAFTING LA PLAGNE – Descent of the Isère (1 hour on the water)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $85 a head

Meet AN Rafting in Macôt La Plagne for a guided descent through the Gorges de la Haute-Isère. You will spend about one hour on the river and roughly 2.5 hours in all, with transfers and technical equipment provided. Guides including Yann, Jed, Sylvain, Armand, and Thobias have led safe, playful outings for families and teens.

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6.RAFTING SAVOIE – Descent of the Isère (1h30 on the water)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $94 a head

Take on the Haute-Isère from AN Rafting’s base in Macôt La Plagne. This sporting descent gives you 90 minutes on one of Europe’s major whitewater rivers, with transfers and technical equipment included. You must be at least 12 and able to swim. Bring only a swimsuit and towel, and meet at 8:45 a.m.

“Is is not as dangeruos as you might Think. 😅 we loved it and would do it again tomorrow.”

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7.Rafting Verdon Gorges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $76 a head

Raft through the Gorges du Verdon from Castellane with an English-speaking guide, several swimming and jumping stops, and included transport, helmet, life jacket, and neoprene suit. The three-and-a-half-hour trip is capped at eight people, making it a friendly choice for active families and small groups.

“Great fun for the whole family. Guides where great - good English and very friendly. We had a party of thirteen people ranging from eleven to fifty. Everyone enjoyed the day.”

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8.Haute-Savoie: introductory rafting trip and aperitif

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 16 reviews · 2h 30m · from $92 a head

Join a French-speaking guide for a 70-minute, 8-km rafting run on the Arve River near Mont Blanc. You will handle six manageable rapids, with time for playful water exercises, then enjoy one soft drink, beer, or wine. Equipment and transfers are included, and boats hold up to eight people.

“It was great fun! The guides were really knowledgeable, helpful and gave fun challenges to do along the route! The advice of taking smaller boats was also cool - we could be a lot more nimble on the water and was awesome navigating the rapids! Merci beaucoup! :)”

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9.Rafting on the Ubaye – Barcelonette

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75 a head

Meet EVP at Le Martinet in Méolans-Revel for a 2.5-hour Ubaye rafting outing. You’ll receive a 5 mm wetsuit, jacket, helmet, vest, and paddle, then learn paddle strokes and river safety before facing the rapids. Guides including Maxime, Tristan, and Bernard are known for humor, calm instruction, and family-friendly support.

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10.Whitewater swimming (Hydrospeed) on the Durance

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65 a head

At EVP Eau Vive Passion near Châteauroux-les-Alpes, you suit up in 5 mm neoprene, learn river safety, then use a foam float and fins to swim the Durance with a guide. The 2.5-hour outing includes equipment and private transport. Guides have included Zoé, Stéphane, Renaud, TomTom, and Yohann.

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11.Rafting at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $92 a head

Meet Valrafting France at L’Arveyron in Chamonix for a 2.5-hour rafting outing beneath Mont Blanc. You’ll receive full equipment, a riverside safety briefing, and transport to the start. Guides including Ivan, Tanya, and Iban keep the mood friendly and the rapids manageable, making this a strong first rafting experience.

“Rafting trip was amazing! First time doing this and was absolutely amazing...10 year old was on the raft and he did just fine. Guides were amazing and very thorough. If you are thinking about going, book it!”

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12.Rafting Verdon – “Point Sublime” – Sports Course

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95 a head

Meet your guide at Camping Huttopia Gorges du Verdon in Castellane, gear up, and ride a minibus to the river. The 1.5-hour raft descent mixes gentle water, rapids, cliff views, and possible vulture sightings. Guides such as Quentin, Edgar, and Walter are part of the team, with groups capped at eight.

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13.HYDROSPEED LA PLAGNE – Descent of the Isère (1h30 in the water)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $100 a head

Swim-ready visitors aged 14 and older can join a guided hydrospeed descent on the Haute-Isère. You get about 1 hour 15 minutes on the water, with transfers, technical gear, changing rooms, showers, toilets, and a riverside restaurant at the Macôt La Plagne base. Groups are limited to seven per guide.

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14.Whitewater swimming (hydrospeed) on the Ubaye

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $77 a head

At EVP Eau Vive Passion near Méolans-Revel, you’ll suit up in a 5 mm neoprene wetsuit, learn paddle and river safety, then swim the Ubaye’s rapids with a float and fins. Your guide may teach rolling, surfing, and other whitewater skills. The session lasts about 2.5 hours and suits good swimmers from age 12.

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15.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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