RAFTING ON THE ISERE IN SAVOIE
Why go rafting down the Isère ❓
Firstly, because Savoie is THE most beautiful department in France. But also because the Isère is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in the Alps. And if you want to discover another river after the Isère, we suggest you head for the Doron de Bozel!
On the Isère, we suggest you to embark on an exceptional rafting trip between Bourg Saint Maurice and Centron, where you will cross the famous Aime rapids such as “la salle à manger”, “la machine à couper le jambon” and “le dessert”. And you’ll discover the magnificent gorges of Centron and the Roman bridge.
On the Doron de Bozel, thrill-seekers will be delighted to discover the many rapids on this fairly powerful river!
Go rafting in Savoie on the river of the kayaking world championships!
Our different rafting trips in Savoie
Descent down the gorges of Centron
Come and try rafting and experience the thrill of white water on a rafting trip down the Centron Gorges. This is the ideal descent for your first rafting experience. So embark on the discovery of rafting in a breathtaking mineral setting far from the road and dwellings.
💶 59 euros per person
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➡️ From Aime to Centron.
✅ Open to anyone over the age of 8 who can swim.
⌛ Allow 2 hours 30 minutes in total (1 hour on the water).
🚣 All the technical equipment will be at your disposal.
☝️Don’t forget your swimming costume and towel.
⌛ It takes about 2 hours with us, including 1 hour on the water.
1.Meeting point at our AN rafting base.
2.Gear up in the changing rooms
3.The guide gives you a briefing on the activity that awaits you.
4.We launch the rafts just in front of our base and off we go for a 1-hour descent of the Centron gorges!
5.A shuttle bus will pick you up in Centron to take you back to the base (about 10-15 minutes by bus).
6.Back at the base! All you have to do is get changed (showers are available) and, if you wish, enjoy our base restaurant or picnic area!
7.You can also view and buy (on a 4 GB USB key) the photos and videos of your descent.
Descent of the rapids of Aime on the Isere
Rafting down the Aime rapids on the Isère
The Isère rafting trip runs either from Bourg Saint-Maurice to Aime, or from Bellentre to Centron (depending on the water releases), but includes a passage through the Aime rapids, the course of the world canoeing championships. An unforgettable experience that we can offer you up to 3 times a day!
💶 69 euros per person
➡️ From Bellentre to Centron or Bourg Saint Maurice to Aime (depending on water releases).
✅ Accessible to anyone over the age of 12 who can swim.
⌛ Allow 3h in total (1h30 on the water).
🚣 All technical equipment will be provided.
☝️Remember to take a swimming costume and towel.
⌛ It takes about 3 hours with us, including 1h30 hours on the water.
1.Meeting point at our AN rafting base.
2.Gear up in the changing rooms.
3.The guide will give you a briefing on the activity that awaits you.
4.A shuttle bus will pick you up and take you either to Bourg Saint Maurice (about 15 minutes by bus) or to Bellentre (about 10 minutes by bus). The rafts are put in the water and you’re off for a descent of around 1h30 hours, including the famous Aime rapids!
5.Depending on the descent (when the water is released), you’ll either arrive directly in front of our base, or a shuttle will pick you up in Centron to take you back to the base (about a 10-15 minute bus ride).
6.Back at the base! All you have to do is get changed (showers are available) and, if you wish, take advantage of our base restaurant or picnic area!
7.You can also view and buy (on a 4 GB USB key) the photos and videos of your descent.
Full descent of the Isere
The 23km rafting trip down the Haute-Isère stretches from Bourg Saint-Maurice to Centron. It’s the longest rafting trip in France! You’ll travel through the prestigious Aime rapids and the magnificent Centron gorges!
💶 76 euros per person
➡️ From Bourg Saint Maurice to Centron
✅ Accessible to anyone over the age of 12 who can swim.
Allow 4 hours in total (2 hours on the water).
🚣 All technical equipment will be provided.
☝️Remember to take a swimming costume and towel.
⌛ It takes about 3h30 with us, including 2h on the water.
1.Meeting point at our AN rafting base.
2.Gear up in the changing rooms.
3.The guide will give you a briefing on the activity that awaits you.
4.A shuttle bus will pick you up and take you to Bourg Saint Maurice (about 15 minutes by bus). The rafts are put in the water and you’re off for a 2-hour descent through the famous Aime rapids and the magnificent Centron gorges.
5.A shuttle will pick you up in Centron to take you back to the base (about 10-15 minutes by bus).
6.Back at the base! All you have to do is get changed (showers are available) and, if you wish, enjoy our base restaurant or picnic area!
7.You can also view and buy (on a 4 GB USB key) the photos and videos of your descent.
Doron de Bozel descent
Rafting down the Doron de Bozel is quite a sport. If you’re looking for a thrill, this is the river for you! ! You’ll go through some very prestigious rapids, in particular the famous “Vélodrome”! What’s more, we do this in the evening at the end of the day, in a small group, and if you feel like it, we finish off together with a tasting of local products .😃
💶 85 euros per person (transfers included from our base in Aime to the river about 20 minutes away)
➡️ Doron de Bozel
✅ Accessible to anyone over the age of 12 who can swim.
⌛ Allow 2h30-3h in total (45 minutes to 1h on the water depending on water level).
🚣 All technical equipment will be provided.
☝️Remember to take a swimming costume and towel.
Meet up at our rafting base in Aime, and we’ll take care of everything else!
⌛ You should allow around 2h30-3h with us, including 45 minutes to 1h on the water (depending on the water level).
1.Meeting point at our AN rafting base.
2.Gear up in the changing rooms.
3.It’s a 20-minute drive to the river.
4.The guide gives you a briefing on the activity that awaits you.
5.The rafts are launched and you’re off for a 45-minute to 1-hour descent, including the famous “Vélodrome” rapids.
6.A shuttle will pick you up at the bottom of the descent to take you back to the base (about 20 minutes).
7.Back at the base! All you have to do is change (showers are available) and, if you wish, enjoy a tasting of local produce with us!
8.You can also view and buy (on a 4 GB USB key) the photos and videos of your descent.
More information about our rafting trips in Savoie
🚌 Shuttle transfers required
👕 Full equipment (neoprene jacket, trousers and boots, lifejacket, helmet)
💧 Rafting trip supervised by a state-qualified guide.
🚿 Access to separate male and female changing rooms, hot showers and toilets.
🚣 A good dose of thrills!
😄 Lots of memories!
🚗 Transport to our base.
🍔 Food and drinks not included (but we do have a restaurant on our base if you want to eat or just have a drink).
📷 Photos and videos of your descent (but you can buy them on site, our guides always have a GoPro for you to keep souvenirs).
✅ You will receive confirmation by email when you book.
✅ No special physical requirements.
🇫🇷 🇬🇧 Languages offered: French and English
❌ Not recommended for people with back problems.
❌ Not recommended for pregnant women.
❌ Not recommended for people with a serious medical condition (please ask your doctor for advice).
📍 Meeting point : AN Rafting Savoie, Les Iles de Mâcot, 73210 Aime, France.
🚅 Aime La Plagne railway station less than 2 km away (15-20 minutes on foot)
📞 +33 (0)4 79 07 72 79
✉️ savoie@an-rafting.com
To book, click here!
You have two options:
➡️ You already know when you want to come.
That’s perfect! You can use the online schedule below to book the day and time you want.
➡️ You haven’t decided when you’d like to come, or you’d like to treat someone to a rafting trip?
No problem! You can buy a rafting trip as a gift voucher and then contact us to schedule your activity.
The frenquently asked questions
Larousse definition: masculine noun, “the sport of rafting down rivers cut by rapids”.
In simple terms, this is an activity that consists of descending part of a river in an inflatable boat paddled by several crew members. Rafting is a very stable and unsinkable craft, which makes it possible to cross rapids.
Larousse definition: masculine noun, “Break in the longitudinal profile of a watercourse, determined by the existence of a threshold of hard rock between less resistant land. (Often plural.)”.
To put it simply: a rapid is created by a greater difference in level of the river over a given stretch or by a narrowing of the riverbed which creates an acceleration of the water through the venturi effect. The strong turbulence creates air bubbles that give the river a white colour.
It’s not a particularly sporting activity, but it’s a demanding one. You’ll come out of it feeling like you’ve spent an hour in the pool. The river alternates between calm stretches and more agitated passages. The guides in the team are there to adapt to your level and your desires!
We have a descent accessible from 8 years old and the two other descents are accessible from 12 years old.
Just a swimming costume and a towel. We’ll take care of the rest! Oh yes, we will need you to bring your smile too! 😄
At our white water base in Aime-La Plagne, just HERE !
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