Canoe-rafting descent of Giffre river in Samoëns

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2 hrs
Sporty
From 12 years-old and up
From€43

Go down the superb Giffre river in the Alps near Samoëns and cruise through the heart of the Gorges des Tines!

Get away from it all for a white-water adventure on the Giffre, in the heart of nature, and enjoy all the thrills! You'll discover the cano-raft, an inflatable boat for two people offering real freedom of movement. Aboard this craft, descend the river and its rapids from Sixt-Fer-A-Cheval to Samoëns. The challenge will be to coordinate with your partner to get down the Giffre river in Samoëns!

Altitude Rafting's professional guides will accompany you on a semi-autonomous canoe-raft descent. After a briefing to explain a few navigation techniques, the keys to reading the river and understanding the gestures that will guide you along the way, you'll embark straight away for 1? to 2 hours of activity! Guides will be on hand to help you progress, whatever your level. This canoe-rafting activity near Samoëns is accessible to beginners with no previous rafting experience, but you do need to be sporty.

You'll be canoe-rafting down the Giffre in Haute-Savoie, a mountain river in the heart of unspoilt countryside that's full of surprises! You'll also have the pleasure of crossing the Gorges des Tines, which are only accessible by boat, making this cano-raft adventure near Samoëns even more incredible!

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Practical information

7 km of canoe-raft between Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Samoëns for 1h30 to 2h on the water (count 2h to 2h30 of activity in total).

Course of events

- Meet at the Altitude Rafting office

- Welcome by the team and instructor

- Participants are kitted out and reminded of specific rafting instructions

- Start of the 7km descent of the Giffre, between 1h30 and 2h

Activity requirements

It is necessary to be in good physical condition.

If you are two people but want a more fun way down the river, rafting is the way to go.

Special terms

Please contact your service provider the day before your activity to check the weather.

If the water level is too high, you will probably go rafting.

Meeting point:
Altitude Rafting - Behind the town hall of Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Mairie Chef Lieu 74740 Sixt-Fer-A-Cheval
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Neoprene wetsuit, long sleeves jacket and socks
  • Safety jacket
  • Helmet and paddle
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimming costume
  • Towel
  • Bottled water & snacks
  • Baskets

Reviews

Average rating

4.8/5

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Jamie J., United Kingdom — 26/06/2019
5/5
The first time doing this and couldn’t have gone better! Thoroughly enjoyed every second
Joost V., Netherlands — 25/07/2022
5/5
Very nice
Antonin B., France — 24/07/2023
5/5
Super descente en cano raft avec notre guide Thibaut ! Très sympa et blagueur tout en faisant attention à la sécurité, une descente très sympathique.
Morgan E., France — 01/09/2021
5/5
On s'est bien amusé.
Katerina E., France — 11/08/2021
5/5
Rafting, Giffre à Samoens

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