RAFTING SAVOIE - Descent of the Isère (1h30 on the water)

About this tour

Paddle down the Isère River in Savoie on a 90-minute guided rafting run that hits genuine whitewater without overcomplicating things. This three-hour outing—including gear collection and a debrief—works for groups wanting shared adrenaline without needing prior experience. Your certified guide handles safety while you handle the paddle. Finish at the base camp with hot showers, a change of clothes, and a terrace meal overlooking the river if you fancy it.

Highlights

• 90 minutes active paddling on Grade II–III rapids
• State-certified guide leads the descent
• All kit provided: wetsuits, boots, helmet, paddle
• Shuttle transfers included from base
• Hot showers and changing facilities on-site
• Riverside restaurant for post-paddle wind-down

What to expect

You'll meet your guide at the base, get kitted up in wetsuits and safety gear, then shuttle upriver to the launch point. Once on the water, expect cold spray, manageable rapids that demand timing rather than strength, and stretches of calmer current where you catch your breath. Your guide reads the river and directs paddle strokes through the lively sections. Ducking under a line of spray or holding a brace through a lateral wave is normal—nothing here is uncontrolled. After landing, rinse off, change into dry clothes, then grab a seat on the terrace if you want to decompress with food and a view.

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