Info from 06/27/2024

Activities on the Guisane courses are temporarily on hold due to the high water levels following episodes of heavy rain. However, we are able to offer you a Classic Rafting course on the Durance. This is a fun rafting descent, accessible to everyone, including children from 10 years old. Departing from Briançon, the Durance offers a wide profile with abundant water, beautiful waves, and a stunning panorama.

The Classic Rafting Course on the Durance
For friends, teens from 10 years old
Duration: 2.5 hours
Course: Briançon or Forville / Prelles, 8 or 10 km, class II / III

RAFTING

YOGA PADDLE

AIR-BOAT

KAYAK SCHOOL

CANO-RAFT

BACHELOR RAFTING

HYDROSPEED

RIVER & HANDICAP

KIDS EASY RIVER RAFTING SERRE CHEVALIER

childrens go whitewater rafting in serre-chevalier & briançon on guisane river

Rafting descent for children (from 6 years old) in Serre Chevalier Briançon – Guibertes / Chantemerle 5km

35.00 

IN THE PROGRAM

THE MAGICAL WHITE WATER RAFTING ADVENTURE FOR LITTLE PIRATES

From the village of Guibertes to Chantemerle, offer your children an unforgettable experience with our rafting descent specially adapted for the youngest on the magnificent Guisane river at Serre Chevalier. This playful 5-kilometer course is perfectly designed to introduce children from 6 years old to the joys of white water sports in a safe and fun environment.

A COMPLETE WELCOME AT OUR RAFTING EXPERIENCE BASE

Your adventure begins at our base located on the edge of Pontillas Lake in Villeneuve (La Salle-les-Alpes). This welcoming location offers you numerous amenities. A dedicated area with changing rooms and cabins is available for you to change comfortably.

  • Complete water sports center
  • Children’s playground
  • Mini-golf
  • Trampolines
  • Skate park
  • Snack bar
  • Public toilets
  • Free parking
  • Village in immediate proximity
  • Possibility of natural swimming or access to the municipal swimming pool

COURSE OF YOUR ADVENTURE AT SERRE CHEVALIER

Once equipped, you will be transported by minibus to the boarding location at the village of Guibertes. Before taking your place in the rafts, the instructor gives a complete briefing adapted for children, covering:

  • Safety instructions explained in a playful way
  • Fun positions to adopt in the raft
  • Individual verification of each little participant’s equipment

Magical journey on the Guisane (5 km):

  1. First playful part: Children have fun with waves and turns, sometimes « bumping » on rocks in complete safety. The guide places children in safety positions at the bottom of the boat to transform each small obstacle into a moment of laughter.
  2. The Crocodile Rapids passage: A highlight of the course that children love, where imagination comes to life in a fascinating natural setting.
  3. The Banzailles Valley: A quiet section allowing observation of the surrounding nature and participation in small games on the water.
  4. Crossing Villeneuve: Passage through this pretty village with a refreshing swimming break in a safe area of the river.
  5. Arrival at Chantemerle: Creative moment where children can build their stone « queyras » on the riverbank before disembarking.

AFTER THE ACTIVITY

Once disembarked at Chantemerle, the rafts are loaded onto the trailer for a return to the base (about 10 minutes). The experience ends with:

  • Equipment cleaning transformed into a water game
  • Changing in the locker rooms
  • Viewing the souvenir photo report of your descent

AN UNFORGETTABLE FAMILY ADVENTURE

Parents also have the opportunity to join us to share special family moments. This activity is a unique opportunity to create memories etched in your hearts forever, in a friendly and secure atmosphere.

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE PIRATES

  • Sliding games on the raft
  • Thematic face painting sessions
  • Nature camouflage with sand, mud, and branches
  • Discovery of local fauna and flora

Get ready to experience moments of pure happiness and bonding with your children during this rafting adventure. Our team ensures a friendly and safe atmosphere, allowing children to have fun in complete safety while discovering the splendid Alpine landscapes from a unique perspective.

Age

6 y.o and more

Duration

2hrs

Effort

Easy

EQUIPMENT

WHAT WE LOAN YOU

NEOPRENE SHOES

NEOPRENE WETSUIT

K-WAY / LYCRA

VEST

HELMET

YOU NEED TO BRING

SWIMSUIT

BATH TOWEL

The course

boarding

Les Guibertes

landing

Chantemerle
,

Distance

5 km

KEEP IN MIND

Conditions of participation

  • All participants must be in good shape and able to swim.
  • Children must know how to swim without armbands.
  • For material reasons the weight limit is 100 kg.
  • Whitewater activities involve risks and can result in serious injury or death.

Organization and safety

  • The activity is supervised, under the responsibility of a qualified instructor, he is in direct radio contact with the mountain rescue.
  • The sessions are organized by level so that you can adapt your choice to your abilities.
  • See our security measures in detail.

Insurance and cancellation information

  • Consult our General Conditions of Sale.
  • In the event of cancellation pronounced 48 hours before the start of the services, and this regardless of the reason, you will be reimbursed, excluding 5€ of administrative costs.
  • Insurance highly recommended! Ask your insurers about coverage for the cancellation or interruption of activities at your expense (for personal or professional reasons, injury, accident, etc.)
  • Do not hesitate to consult what Assurmix offers