White Water Rafting · Nantes

1 offer 45€ Verified March 2026

The essentials

Blue Secret runs a single packrafting and hiking excursion out of La Gacilly, in the heart of Brittany, priced at 45 €. The session lasts between 3h and 7h depending on the group's pace, combining trail hiking with inflatable packraft navigation on the Aff river. Physical level is rated occasionally sporty, making it accessible to beginners who can handle a few hours on the move. Book in advance for summer weekends, as solo operators fill fast between May and September.

The offer

Hiking and Packrafting Excursion in La Gacilly, Brittany

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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is packrafting, and how intense is it?

Packrafting uses a small, lightweight inflatable raft you carry in a backpack, then deploy on the river. The Aff river in La Gacilly is not a technical whitewater course, so expect a moderate current rather than aggressive rapids. The hiking sections add the real physical effort to the session.

What is the most intense moment of this excursion?

The transition from hiking to hitting the water is where adrenaline spikes. Launching a packraft on a moving river for the first time, with no prior experience, delivers a sharp jolt of exposure that flatwater tours simply don't offer.

Is prior rafting or kayaking experience required?

No prior experience is needed. The physical level is listed as occasionally sporty, meaning the session is designed for active beginners. The guides from Blue Secret lead in French and English, so instructions are clear regardless of your background.

How long should I plan for the full day?

The excursion runs between 3 hours and 7 hours. Add travel time to the meeting point at Eco-quartier des Rives de l'Aff in La Gacilly and plan for a full day out, especially if you're driving from Nantes.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Coordinates

47.3636°N, -1.7244°E

Equipment

Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a dry change for after, since the session lasts up to 7h with direct water contact. Sturdy trail shoes or water-ready footwear are essential for the hiking segments rated occasionally sporty.

Getting there

The meeting point is at Eco-quartier des Rives de l'Aff, 56200 La Gacilly, roughly 1h15 by car from Nantes via the N171.

White Water Rafting · Nantes

The essentials

The offer

Frequently asked questions

Practical info

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Other activities in Nantes