Kayaking in the Hautes-Alpes
Take a guide to kayak down the Hautes-Alpes rivers around Briançon. Equipment provided if needed.
Rates
-€/On request - Contact us for a quote
Summary
Duration of activity
- Hours
Minimum Age
16 years
Course
According to your level and river chosen - *
*Embarkation and disembarkation may vary according to water levels.
Level
All levels
To know how to swim 25m
Be in good physical condition
Meeting Place
YOURAFT base at Monêtier-les-Bains
See the map
Description
Want to go for real river kayaking? Want to take a kayak course or a guide to help you discover a river in the Hautes-Alpes? We are passionate about high river kayaking and we know the Hautes-Alpes rivers perfectly.
You don't have your equipment? No problem, we can provide you with it and all you have to do is let yourself be guided along the water. We also organize the logistics as well as the shuttles for the transport.
La Guisane : it runs at Serre Chevalier and finishes in Briançon, from Class 1 to 4, its courses are sporty and technical. Powered by glaciers, it remains navigable for a long time during the season.
The Durance : This is the river which collects all the smallest rivers of the Hautes-Alpes and offers very beautiful initiation courses as well as the mythical course of the Gorges de la Durance.
Le Guil : Mythical river of the Hautes Alpes, its classic course is more than 16km long from class 3 to 5 and in landscapes of Queyras to cut the breath.
L'Ubaye : A wild river excellent for perfecting your kayaking skills, with very beautiful rapids, at the border between the Hautes Alpes and the Alpes de Haute Provence.
La Romanche : Fed by the glaciers of the Meige, it is a course to be done in summer, fast, sporty, and volume.
La Clarée : it flows from Névache to Briançon and is practiced by kayak in spring.
La Gyronde: it collects the Gyr and the Onde in the Vallouise valley, a technical and wilderness course of class 3-4 to be done in spring and early summer.
To the program
This activity is made according to your request and we establish a half-day, full-day or even multi-day program according to your objectives, your desires, the water levels and the weather.
Do not hesitate to contact us for any request.
Don't forget
- Swimsuit
- Closed shoes
- Sunscreen lotion
what's included in the price
- Rafting with a qualified guide
- professional insurance
- All the specific equipment for a whitewater activity (Neoprene suit, Lifejacket, Helmet, Paddle)
- Shuttle Transport
For Who ?
For those who want to learn or improve their skills in river kayaking.
For those who would like to navigate a river in the Hautes-Alpes with a guide.
Learn more
Distance : on demand
Season : from May to October
Hours : - / - /
River name : Guil, Durance, Guisane, Gyr, Gyronde, Ubaye, Clarée, Romanche
Whitewater rating : Class II to V
Meeting Place
Book your Rafting activity
Outdoor Activities that could interest you
Articles that may be of interest to you
Good addresses in Serre Chevalier
09 Apr 2024Are you planning a stay, holiday or weekend in Serre Chevalier? Are you looking for good addresses of restaurants, hotels, chalets or apartments for rent? We offer you a selection of addresses not to be missed.Read more...Top 6 lakes for easy family hikes
05 Feb 2022Hiking with the family is a great way to connect with nature and have a special time with your loved ones. Yes, but sometimes its too sporty and physical aspect makes this activity discouraging. That's why lakes are often a good argument to motivate the troops. Reaching them is often the goal. A playful and refreshing side for young and old.Read more...River difficulty rating in rafting, kayaking and whitewater sports
05 Feb 2022The river "Classes" are used to define the level of difficulty of a kayaking or rafting trip. Everything is explained in this article so that you will be perfect for your next whitewater trip.Read more...All about Rafting in Serre Chevalier
05 Feb 2022Find the answers to your questions about rafting and when and how to do it in Serre Chevalier.Read more...
+33 6 67 74 10 49About us
YOURAFT Serre Chevalier is a company created in 2019 by two kayakers and rafting guides who have been based in the Serre Chevalier Briançon valley for several years. Our objective is to offer quality and original descents, while transmitting our passion for whitewater activities.
sitemap
HomeOur Rafting TripsRafting Sensation TripFamily Rafting TripPACKRAFT Autonomy and Progression courseKayaking in the Hautes-AlpesAirboat Sensation DescentIntegral Rafting TripMULTI-ACTIVITY MOUNTAIN BIKE/RAFTING DAYSensation Canoe-Raft TripDiscovery Canoe-Raft TripAirboat Discovery DescentThe riverOur teamOur placeBlogContact us
Legal NoticesPrivacy PolicyOur Partners
© 2020 www.youraft-serrechevalier.com