Hot Dog / Canoe-Rafting down the Gave de Pau from Villelongue, Hautes-Pyrénées

Organized by Tom Rafting
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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: from 3 hrs to full day
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From 12 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
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Activity description

With 2 people in each boat, take on the class 2 and 3 rapids of the Gave en Pau in a cano-raft, also known as a hot-dog!

Canoe-rafting down the Gave de Pau in pairs with a friend, relative or soul mate is the perfect way to share a thrilling experience in the heart of the Hautes-Pyrénées. Guided by an instructor who will be at your side in his or her own boat, you will have to work out how to coordinate with your partner to get through the class 2 and 3 rapids on this stretch of river between Argelès-Gazost and Cauterets without too much difficulty. You won't escape the waves and a good splash, but you might also fall into the water if you don't manage to manoeuvre your hot dog properly!

Your cano-raft trip down the Gave de Pau will take around 2 hours, starting from Villelongue, less than an hour's drive from Tarbes and Pau. You will leave from Tom Rafting's base, which is a 10-minute walk from the river and has showers, changing rooms and even a picnic area for your convenience. Fully equipped with all the necessary gear, you will board your inflatable hot-dog and enjoy a fantastic half-day!

With the option of combining your cano-raft descent of the Gave de Pau with another white-water activity on the full-day option, you will have a refreshing and unforgettable time in the Hautes-Pyrénées!

Offers

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Cano-rafting | Half-day
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A cano-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 cano-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.

All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Written parental authorisation is required for minors from 12 to 18 years old 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 12 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Tom Rafting - 24 Rue de Couscouillet, 65260 Villelongue

Included:
  • Instructor
  • All the rafting equipment
2
Cano-rafting + Rafting or Mini-rafting | Full-day
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A cano-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 (rafting or mini-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 cano-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 rafting or mini-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.

All children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Written parental authorisation is required for minors from 12 to 18 years old 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:

full day

Minimum age:

From 12 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

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  • 5 / 5

En cette saison nous étions contents d’avoir choisi le canoë et le kayak qui nous ont des sensations

  • 5 / 5

Very watery and fun, lots of paddling involved.