In summer, half-day rafting trip Gave de Pau
From the end of June/beginning of July, we take our summer quarters at the Saillet campsite in Lestelle-Bétharram, where our nautical base is located.
We propose a descent on the river Gave de Pau, which has its source in the famous cirque of Gavarnie.
The waters that flow down the Hautes Pyrénées form the most popular rapids in the region from Lourdes.
38€
per person
(from 1 to 4 people)35€
per person
(family 4 pers / group 5 pers / -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 de Pau river. RDV at the campsite le Saillet in Lestelle-Bétharram 64800 (Google Maps RDV) where our nautical base is located, at the arrival of the course
- from the end of June to the end of September
- 1h45 to 2h00 of descent, but it is necessary to count +/- 3h00 in all by adding the dressing, the preparation, the shuttle, etc.
- In July-August: 3 possible departures: RDV 9:00 am; 1:00 pm or 4:15 pm
- September: RDV 9.30am or 2pm
Levels / Difficulties
Class II / III river.
There is always a current, some rapids are really moving with a lot of relief, waves, rocks to avoid: learning how to navigate in white water.
Between the rapids, there are quieter periods for contemplating the landscape or swimming.
- The only requirements for rafting are that you can swim and that you are fit: no sporting ability or previous experience is required.
- In miniraft / kayak-raft, minimum 12 years old and depending on the flow we may require previous paddling experience.
Conditions
- Knowing how to swim
- Children from 7 years old
- Warn if you have a medical history
Framing
The activity is supervised by a qualified instructor in canoeing and kayaking and associated disciplines, member of the Ossau valley monitors' officeChlorophylle Adventure.
Groups of maximum 10 participants per instructor.
Materials provided
- Neoprene wetsuit
- Waistcoat
- Headset
- Paddle
- Boat
Changing rooms in our rafting base, in the Saillet campsite in Lestelle-Bétharram.
Showers available at the campsite.
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
- Spring rafting half-day trip (Laruns, Lestelle or Oloron)
Rafting in summer (late June to early October):
One descent = two ways of sailing
Rafting with a guide in the boat.
Steered by a monitor, the boat will always pass the right place!
The 4 to 10-seater raft is the safest boat, accessible to everyone as long as they can swim.
NB: The choice between a boat with a guide or a boat that you will steer yourself can be made at the time of registration or on the spot, we will advise you.
In a 3-6 person mini-raft or a 2 person kayak-raft.
You are the pilot! You will have to learn to manoeuvre the boat and read the river to choose the right passages! No need to be a champion, inflatable boats are much more stable and easier than traditional kayaks.
As soon as the river has reached its low water level, these are the most popular boats for teenagers and adults. The instructor is always present at your side, in his own boat, to ensure safety and to guide you.
NB: The choice between a boat with a guide or a boat that you will steer yourself can be made at the time of registration or on the spot, we will advise you.
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