Rafting trip on the Ötztaler Ache near Imst

Organized by Natur Pur

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Sporty
Duration: 3 hrs
Spoken languages: Dutch, English, German
Minimum age: From 16 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: strict More info
Opening seasons:
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Activity description

Get Wet! Get Wild! Austria’s most infamous river rafting adventure awaits…

Take your chances on one of Europe’s most infamous rivers with this whitewater rafting excursion on the Ötztaler Ache river in Tyrol! A section of the infamous Inn, be prepared for belly-flop rapids, giant waves and natural slides on this paddle challenge in the heart of the Ötztal Alps.

Location
Ötztaler Ache is a tributary of the Inn river that runs 9 kilometres southeast of Imst.  Situated in an alpine valley in the western Austrian state of Tyrol known for its ski areas and glacier, the rafting section of the river is considered a +IV river that runs into neighbouring Stuiben Falls.

Activity
Meet your river guide at the activity base in Sautens/Ötztal for this river rafting excursion on the Ötztaler Ache. Suited to confident swimmers and groups of adults only, this 3-hour whitewater adventure travels on an IV –V section of the river renowned for its fast currents, high rollers, and waves that demand intense paddling from the whole team. Starting with a quick safety briefing and kit breakdown from your in-boat guide, you will start off with some simple commands and paddle techniques before you reach your first rapids. During the next few hours, you will work as a team to dodge obstructions, navigate rapids and avoid strong eddies – be prepared to get wet or even take a swim, it’ll take all your skill not to fall in! After you reach the end of the rapid run, you will return to the camp where you can change and take a hot shower.

Conditions
Restricted to certain months of the year due to the powerful nature of this tributary of the Inn, rafting runs from May to October on a section considered IV – V. Suitable for confident swimmers and adults only, please refer to the river grading below.
Class IV: Intense, powerful but predictable rapids requiring precise boat handling in turbulent water.
Class V: Extremely long, obstructed, or very violent rapids. Drops may contain large, unavoidable waves and holes or steep, congested chutes with complex, demanding routes. 

Activity requirements

Suitable for participants +16 years old and confident swimmers only

Participants NEED to have rafting experience, this tour is not for beginners.

 

Special terms

Please note: 8 person maximum per raft - multiple rafts per session

Subject to weather restrictions.

 

Included
  • Rafting Guide
  • Helmet/ BA/ Wetsuit
  • All rafting equipment
Excluded
  • Transfer to activity base
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear/Towel
  • Closed Toe Footwear
  • GoPro/Camera
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Meeting point
Natur Pur Outdoorsports GmbH Dorfstrasse 7, A 6432 Sautens/Ötztal Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 30 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
30 days
Cancellation between 10 and 30 days prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
10 days
Cancellation 10 days or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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The rafting on the ache was amazing