In spring, Rafting day on the Gave d'Ossau from Buzy to Oloron Sainte Marie, Pyrenees
Between Buzy and Oloron Sainte Marie is an exceptional course
The Gave d'Ossau river between Buzy and Oloron Sainte Marie is an exceptional course: undoubtedly the most beautiful descent of the Atlantic Pyrenees.
It can only be done in the spring when the snow melts, generally from the beginning of April to mid-June / end of June depending on the year.
This descent has the particularity of taking place in a wild and green setting, with a specialized navigation reserved for the best guides.
4 hours of sailing with a break halfway through for a picnic in a bucolic setting.
Rafting for 4 to 7 people: tightly supervised for a technical and winding course.
75€
per person
(from 1 to 4 people)70€
per person
(family 4 p / gr 5 p / -16 years)The price includes the supervision, the loan of the equipment, the insurance in RC
Advance booking essential
The activity In detail
General Info
- Location: Gave d'Ossau river between Buzy and Oloron Sainte Marie
- from the beginning of April to the end of June
- 3h30 to 4h15 of descent, 10am - 4h30 (from the meeting point to your "release")
- RDV generally 10:00 am at the SNCF station of Oloron Sainte Marie (Google Maps RDV Oloron)
Levels / Difficulties
Class II / III / III+ river
The river is narrow, winding, wild with rapids where it is better to pass at the right place!
Beginners allowed, but you will paddle hard!
Conditions
- Know how to swim, be in good physical condition, be at least athletic, not afraid of water
- Children from 12 years old
- Warn if you have a medical history
Framing
The activity is supervised by a state-certified instructor in canoeing and associated disciplines A member of the Ossau valley instructors' office, Aventure Chlorophylle.
Groups of 4 to 7 participants maximum per instructor.
Materials provided
- Neoprene wetsuit
- Waistcoat
- Headset
- Paddle
- Boat
Departure
Communicated when you register.
Need information?
You must plan for
- A pair of closed shoes that will get wet (trainers, tennis shoes, water sports shoes, but not flip-flops or sandals)
- Sunglasses holder
- Lycra T-shirt if you have one (optional)
- Bath towel
- Sunscreen
- No credit card for payment on site, please bring a cheque, cash (with a deposit if possible), holiday vouchers, ANCV sports vouchers.
All our rafting packages
Rafting in spring (April to end of June):
- Half-day rafting trip Gave d'Ossau
- Rafting day in the Gave d'Ossau
- Day rafting Gave de Pau from Lourdes to Lestelle-Betharram
Rafting in summer (late June to early October):
Legend
Canyon
Rafting
Caving
Mountaineering
Via Ferrata- Via Cordata
Climbing
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Catering Parking
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