Mini Rafting down the Gave de Pau in the Vallée des Gaves, Hautes-Pyrénées

Organized by Tom Rafting

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 3 hrs to 7 hrs
Spoken languages: Spanish, English, French
Minimum age: From 7 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Set off on an unforgettable adventure in the Hautes-Pyrénées in a mini-raft on the Gave de Pau: on your own on board, it is up to you to master the raft!

Smaller than a traditional raft, the mini-raft has 3 to 6 seats for participants only: the instructor will be in his own kayak-raft, accompanying you down the rapids of the Gave de Pau to ensure your safety and give you advice on how to handle your craft. The challenge of this mini-raft descent will be even more impressive than that of the classic rafting descent of the Gave de Pau!

With your friends and family, it will be up to you to work out how to coordinate your efforts to successfully navigate the class 2 and 3 rapids. In all, around 2 hours of mini-rafting on the Gave de Pau awaits you, with a second white-water activity added for fun in the afternoon if you choose the full-day option! You will enjoy incredible sensations in a superb setting in the Hautes-Pyrénées, between Argelès-Gazost and Cauterets.

Fancy taking up this challenge? Then head for Villelongue, less than an hour's drive from Tarbes and Pau, for an unforgettable mini-raft descent of the Gave de Pau!

Offers

1
Mini raft | Half-day
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A mini-rafting trip lasting around 2 hours, alternating between calm moments and more sporty ones, with 5 fairly strong class 2 and 3 rapids

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructor at the Tom Rafting base in Villelongue

- Distribution of equipment (changing rooms available)

- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Approximately 10-minute approach walk to the starting point of the rafting trip

- Departure for approximately 2 hours of mini-rafting on the Gave de Pau, alternating between calm moments and more sporting moments with 5 fairly strong class 2 and 3 rapids

- End of the trip, then return by shuttle to the base where you can undress and even take a shower if necessary to finish the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Depending on the water level, the minimum age can vary between 7 and 12 years old.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.

A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

This activity is open to disabled people depending on the type of disability: please contact us before booking to confirm whether or not you can take part (the instructor will need to organise a specific session for people with reduced mobility).

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sneakers that will get wet
  • Cord for eyeglass wearers
  • Bottle of water
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

3 hrs

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Tom Rafting - 24 Rue de Couscouillet, 65260 Villelongue

Included:
  • Instructor
  • All the rafting equipment
2
Mini-rafting + Canoe or Kayak raft | Full-day
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A mini-rafting trip lasting around 2 hours in the morning, alternating between calm moments and more sporting moments with 5 fairly strong class 2 and 3 rapids, followed by another activity (canoeing or kayak rafting) in the afternoon

Course of events

- Meeting with the instructor at the Tom Rafting base in Villelongue

- Distribution of equipment (changing rooms available)

- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Approximately 10-minute approach walk to the starting point of the rafting trip

- Departure for approximately 2 hours of mini-rafting on the Gave de Pau, alternating between calm moments and more sporting moments with 5 fairly strong class 2 and 3 rapids

- Picnic break of 1.5 hours by the water

- Departure for around 2 hours of canoeing or kayak rafting on the Gave de Pau

- End of the trip, then return by shuttle to the base where you can undress and even take a shower if necessary to finish the activity

Activity requirements

All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.

Depending on the water level, the minimum age can vary between 7 and 12 years old.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.

A minimum number of 4 participants is required to run this activity.

Special terms

This activity is open to disabled people depending on the type of disability: please contact us before booking to confirm whether or not you can take part (the instructor will need to organise a specific session for people with reduced mobility).

Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sneakers that will get wet
  • Cord for eyeglass wearers
  • Bottle of water
  • Picnic lunch
Sensation Level:

Adventurous

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

7 hrs

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Tom Rafting - 24 Rue de Couscouillet, 65260 Villelongue

Included:
  • Instructor
  • All the rafting equipment
Excluded:
  • Lunch
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Meeting point

Tom Rafting - 24 Rue de Couscouillet, 65260 Villelongue Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours 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