SPORTY RAFT XL – WHITEWATER RAFTING SERRE CHEVALIER

THE ULTIMATE SPORT XL RAFTING FOR THRILL SEEKERS

From Villeneuve to Briançon, experience an intense adventure with our Sport XL rafting descent at Serre Chevalier on the powerful Guisane river. This 10-kilometer course offers a crescendo of sensations and technical challenges, ideal for athletes from 15 years old seeking adrenaline and self-transcendence.

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

Boarding takes place directly at Villeneuve, at our base by the Pontillas lake. Before taking your place in the rafts, the instructor gives a complete and thorough briefing covering:

• Advanced technical maneuvers
• Enhanced safety instructions
• Specific paddling techniques for class 4 rapids
• Essential team coordination for technical passages
• Individual verification of each participant’s equipment

Progressive journey over 10 km:

1. Warm-up phase: The first 2 km to Chantemerle allow you to familiarize yourself with the raft and perfect your team technique. You’ll pass under the iconic bridge of the Luc Alphand ski run.
2. Entry into action: A first series of class 3 rapids to condition you and test your team coordination.
3. Point of no return: Crossing the Pont Carle dam marks the beginning of the sporty section. This is where the class 4 adventure truly begins!
4. Adrenaline section: Sequence of technical rapids that will test your skills:
   • The Entry Rapid – an intense first test!
   • The Wallet Labyrinth – technical navigation between rocks
   • The Montlerie – powerful waves and complex water movements
   • The Forville Rapid – grand finale to test your limits
5. Return to calm: The last kilometer offers a moment of respite to savor your achievement and admire the first views of Briançon on the horizon.

AFTER THE ACTIVITY

Once disembarked at Briançon, the rafts are loaded onto the trailer for a return to the base (about 15 minutes). The experience ends with:

• Cleaning of equipment
• Changing in the locker rooms
• Viewing the souvenir photo report of your sporty descent
• A moment of sharing to relive the highlights of this intense adventure
• Invitation to share your experience on Google and Tripadvisor

WHY CHOOSE OUR SPORT XL RAFTING?

• Intense sensations: Class 4 rapids that challenge your limits
• Technical progression: A course that allows you to evolve and surpass yourself
• Team spirit: A collective adventure where coordination is essential
• Exceptional setting: Magnificent Alpine landscapes between Serre Chevalier and Briançon

This descent is an excellent choice for groups of friends, athletes, and anyone looking for an authentic and intense white water experience. Our expert guides ensure your safety throughout this demanding course, allowing you to push your limits while fully enjoying the exceptional natural environment.