White Water Rafting · Samoëns, Le Grand Massif
How to choose
7 rafting tours on the Giffre river, priced from 35 € to 45 €, running from May through September. The lineup splits into three clear groups. First, the beginner entry point: Altitude Rafting's classic Giffre descent at 35 €, open to everyone, up to 2h on the water. Second, the mid-range block (37 €,43 €) covers canoe-raft, airboat and Haut-Giffre formats, rated 'Occasionally sporty', lasting 2h. Third, the top-intensity tier sits at 45 €: mini-rafting (the only 'Sporty' level in the lineup), canoraft and airboat sessions running up to a full day. If you want the most intense format available, go for mini-rafting. If you're bringing newcomers, start at 35 € and cap the duration at 2h. Budget is nearly flat across the board, so let the physical level decide.
7 offers available
Our picks
Best entry-level rush
Rafting descent of the Giffre river in Samoëns
At 35 €, the Giffre descent with Altitude Rafting is rated 'Everybody welcome' and runs up to 2h, with English-speaking guides included.
Most intense
Mini-rafting down the Giffre at Samoëns
Mini-rafting is the only 'Sporty'-rated tour in the lineup, at 45 € for a 2h session on the Giffre.
Best value mid-range
Rafting on the Haut-Giffre River in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Haute-Savoie
Nunayak Rafting's Haut-Giffre descent starts at 37 €, with duration scaling from 2h up to a full day for the same base price.
Longest time on the water
Canoraft on the Haut-Giffre in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, Haute-Savoie
The canoraft session with Nunayak Rafting runs from 2h up to a full day on the Haut-Giffre, at 45 €.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the most intense rafting experience on the Giffre?
Is there a rafting option for complete beginners or families?
What is the difference between rafting, canoe-rafting, airboat and mini-rafting?
What is the water like on the Haut-Giffre in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval?
Are the guides English-speaking?
How far in advance should I book in peak season?
Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
46.0642°N, 6.7550°EEquipment
Wear a swimsuit under your wetsuit and bring water shoes or secure sandals that won't come off in fast current. All operators provide helmets, life jackets and paddles. Leave valuables, phones and cameras in a waterproof bag at the base, especially for the 'Sporty' mini-rafting format where water contact is frequent over the 2h session.
Getting there
All tours depart from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, roughly 10 km east of Samoëns via the D907: Altitude Rafting meets behind the town hall (Mairie Chef Lieu, 74740 Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval), while Nunayak Rafting is at 50 route du Fer-à-Cheval in the same village.
See also
White Water Rafting elsewhere
Other activities in Samoëns, Le Grand Massif
Updated on 3 March 2026