White Water Rafting · Pyrénées Orientales

White Water Rafting · Pyrénées Orientales

1 offer 12€ 5.0 (3 reviews) Verified March 2026
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The essentials

Exterieur Nature runs a single tubing session on the La Têt River near Prades: you rent the gear, they handle the logistics. At 12 € for 1.5h on the water, it's the lowest entry point into white water in the Pyrénées-Orientales. The "Occasionally sporty" physical level means you'll hit real current without needing prior experience. Book directly with Exterieur Nature and arrive at Marquixanes ready to get wet.

The offer

Tubing Gear Rental on the La Têt River near Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales

Tubing Gear Rental on the La Têt River near Prades, Pyrénées-Orientales

5.0 (3 reviews)
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Frequently asked questions

What exactly is tubing, and how intense is it?
Tubing means drifting down the river on an inflatable ring rather than a raft. The La Têt River delivers real current and occasional rapids, so expect splashes and fast water, not a lazy float. The operator rates it "Occasionally sporty", so bursts of effort are part of the deal.
What's the most intense moment of the session?
Hitting the faster rapids solo on your ring with no hull around you. Unlike rafting, there's nothing between you and the water, which makes every wave feel bigger and every drop more immediate.
Do I need to know how to swim?
Yes. You'll be in moving water for 1.5h with only a buoyancy aid between you and the river. Basic swimming ability is strongly recommended before booking any white water activity.
When is the best time to go on the La Têt River?
The season runs from May to September. Late spring (May and June) brings higher water levels fed by Pyrenean snowmelt, making the current faster and more powerful. July and August are warmer but the river is lower and calmer.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit and secure water shoes you don't mind soaking. For a 1.5h "Occasionally sporty" session, bring a change of dry clothes and a small towel for after, and leave valuables in the car.

Getting there

Head to the Exterieur Nature base at Rte d'Eus, 66320 Marquixanes, just outside Prades in the Pyrénées-Orientales, roughly 45 km west of Perpignan via the N116.

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Lake Serre PonçonBovecVerdon GorgeOmišLa Plagne, ParadiskiSamoëns, Le Grand MassifAroucaJasper

Other activities in Pyrénées Orientales

CanyoningQuad BikingCavingVia Ferrata

Updated on 3 March 2026