RAFTING BOURG SAINT MAURICE - Descent of the Isère (2h on the water)

About this tour

Two hours paddling the Isère through French Alps rapids near Bourg Saint Maurice, with a state-certified guide steering you through whitewater sections. The full 3.5-hour experience includes kit-up time, the descent itself, and access to changing facilities and a riverside restaurant. You'll need basic fitness but no prior rafting experience.

Highlights

• Two-hour active descent of the Isère river
• State-certified guide leads your crew through rapids
• Full gear provided: wetsuit, boots, helmet, life jacket
• Shuttle transfers included to and from launch point
• Shower and changing rooms at base camp
• Riverside restaurant with terrace for post-paddle meals

What to expect

Arrive at the base to collect wetsuits, neoprene boots, life jacket and helmet—staff will sort sizing. After a safety briefing, you board the raft with your guide and crew. The Isère section offers genuine whitewater: you'll paddle through sections requiring coordination and timing, with the guide calling commands. Between faster stretches are calmer pools where you can catch breath and take in the Alpine valley. Most paddlers find it physical but manageable; the guide reads conditions and adjusts intensity accordingly.

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