DESTINATION
Northern French Alps
DIFFICULTY
Class II-III
(Beginner - Intermediate)
RIVERS :
Giffre, Dranse, Dranse de Morzine, Fier, Arve, Borne
MAX PARTICIPANTS: 6
GUIDES: 3
5 days on the water
PRICE
1619€
(all inclusive except flights)
DATES
WEEK 1 : 21st to the 27th of JUNE 2027
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WEEK 2 : 28th of JUNE to 4th of JULY 2027
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DESCRIPTION
Enjoy an all inclusive paddling week in Samoëns, France! 6 nights and 5 days on the water to make the most of this incredible part of the Alps. This trip is designed to help progress on fast paced alpine whitewater, and simultaneously embellish on local specialities and mountain culture. May, June and July are the best months for whitewater kayaking, with the snowmelt providing high levels and a wider variety of sections to discover.
WHY CHOOSE US ?
Our Experience Includes
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Quality Accomodation for 6 nights at an Alpine Chalet with private room for 2 people
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3 local speciality meals a day with Breakfast, Lunch, River Snacks & Dinner
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1 to 2 ratio with 3 guides for a fully personalised and customizable experience
04
1 evening in one of the best cheese Restaurants in Samoëns
05
All Transportation, Shuttles on rivers + to and from Geneva Airport
06
Photos and Videos of your French Alps kayaking adventure to keep the best memories
COMFORT
One of our priorities on all trips is comfortable accommodation & good food. We choose to work with local chalets, providing a typical cosy environment. The nights can get cold in the mountains, so a good bed guarantees feeling in shape in the morning to tackle the icy glacial waters of Haute Savoie. Some meals will be at the Chalet, and others on the banks of the Giffre, to live the river lifestyle with a barbecue by the river. Prepare for a week of cheese, hams, potato and grilled meat!
PERSONAL GUIDING
Our 1 guide to 2 client ratio naturally leads to faster progression, thanks to personalised feedback and guarantees smooth logistics, full safety and organisation for the trip.
This course has taken people from their first flatwater roll, to their first class III section in a kayak in just 5 days. We aim to focus on paddling varied whitewater sections, with unique features and types of rapids, to learn and repeat exercises in different environments. Our personal approach allows one to focus on improving skills, technique and performance. But also other aspects of paddling, teaching mental & physical preparation, river reading, scouting, safety techniques and all the rest that we share with you!
You can also join this trip in a Packraft to get valuable whitewater experience before taking on kayaking, making this trip beginner friendly and fully customizable to your needs.
WELCOME TO OUR HOME
These are our home rivers! We aim to give you the best local knowledge there is to have in our area and expertly guide you on a vast and varied river selection. We don’t just paddle here, we all live in Samoëns! We spend time cleaning and maintaining the rivers around us for all paddlers to enjoy. This part of the French Alps has so much to offer, and exploring its rivers and landscapes with locals is for sure the best way to experience it fully!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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Participants must be in good physical condition and have no major health problem
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Prior whitewater kayaking experience in class II is mandatory
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On site Kayak & Packraft Rental is 100€ for 5 days
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Full gear rental is possible, make sure to tick the box for gear rental in the formula
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Extra costs may be applied for a single bed private room (+50€/night)
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A deposit of 30% is required to sign up to this trip, refundable up to 30 days before the start date
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Extra drinks at the Châlet outside of meals are not included in the price and will be added to your room number
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A valid passport and visa (if necessary) are required and are the participant’s responsibility to acquire