Classic Rafting on the Giffre River in Samoëns for Families
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Activity
Rafting
Minimum age
7 years
Languages
English, French
Included
Transfer
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting place
Samoëns
At our base in Verchaix Morillon (Chemin rural des Touristes, 74440 Verchaix)
Details
Our rafting tour is also family-friendly with a discount that will win you over. Valid from 2 adults and 2 children (a child being from 7 to 14 years old included) you will spend the best time of your holiday on the Giffre river. Your state-certified guide will show you the right moves so you have the most fun in the safest environment possible. Ready for a crazy day of adventure on one of the most beautiful rivers in Haute-Savoie?
Tour programme- Preparation:
We meet at our base at the booked time to let you gear up with our high-quality rafting equipment, then your state-certified guide will give an introduction to safety on water.
- Tour:
We then leave by shuttle to the starting point to get on the water during 1h15min full of emotions.
- Return:
When we arrive in Samoëns, we will drive you by shuttle back to the meeting point. There, you can enjoy a rest at the bottom of the Giffre mountains. If you would like to have lunch in the area, we recommend the restaurant La Covagne, located 200 m away (reservation required).
Tour facts
- River: Giffre (difficulty level: class II-III)
- Description: Explore the Giffre, especially the narrow Gorges des Tines with impressing high walls on each side of the river.
- Route: From "Sixt Fer à Cheval" to Samoëns
- Distance: 7 km
- Total duration: 2.5 hrs
- Time on the river: 1h15min
Included services
- High-quality raft
- Rafting gear (wetsuit, neoprene jacket, socks, life jacket, helmet)
- Certified rafting guide
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Second pair of shoes (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses lace
Requirements
- Minimum age: 7 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
France · August 2022
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