Rafting on the Gave de Pau near Lourdes

Fancy trying rafting near Lourdes? Join the professional guides at Aventure Chlorophylle and raft down the rapids of the Gave de Pau!

Rafting on the Gave de Pau | Half day

2 options available from €39

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From€39
3.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 7 years-old and up

Practical information

Half-day rafting trip on the Gave de Pau, including a 2-hour descent with a professional instructor.

  • Section: St Pé de Bigorre - Lestelle-Bétharram.
  • Level: beginner.
Course of events

Please allow 3.5hrs in total for this activity, including around 2 hours of rafting.

  • Meet at Le Saillet campsite in Lestelle-Bétharram, park in front of the gate then walk inside and look for the white tent.
  • The meeting point is in fact the arrival point for the rafting trip (St Pé de Bigorre - Lestelle-Bétharram), and you will be taken to the departure point by mini-bus.
  • The choice of boat (8-seater raft, 3/5-seater mini raft or kayak-raft) is made on site with the guide's advice.
  • Set up the equipment.
  • Briefing by your instructor on the activity, equipment and safety rules.
  • Launching the boats.
  • Rafting descent of around 2 hours.
  • Return journey by shuttle bus to the meeting point.
  • Return of equipment and debriefing.
Activity requirements

You need to be able to swim to take part in this activity.

A minimum of 4 participants is required for the activity to take place.

Special terms

This activity depends on the weather: if the activity cannot take place because of the weather, you will be offered another date or a refund.

Meeting point:
Camping Le Saillet - at the stadium, along the Gave CD 937, 64800 Lestelle-Bétharram
Spoken languages:French
Included
  • 2-piece 5mm isothermal neoprene suit (jacket + overalls)
  • Life jacket
  • Helmet
  • Paddle
  • Raft
  • Showers
Do not forget to bring
  • Sun cream
  • Bath towel
  • Lycra T-shirt if possible (optional)
  • Glasses clip
  • Closed shoes that can get wet
  • Change of shoes