White Water Rafting · Serre Chevalier

White Water Rafting · Serre Chevalier

3 offers 39€ – 43€ 4.8 (4 reviews) Verified March 2026
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Three tours on the Guisane, one river, and a clear intensity ladder. YOURAFT's 40 € option is rated "Everybody welcome" and runs up to half a day from Le Monêtier-les-Bains, making it the entry point for first-timers or groups with mixed fitness levels. Rivières Evasion offers two brackets: the 39 € "Occasionally sporty" session for those who want a taste of current and rapids without committing to full effort, and the 43 € "Sporty" excursion for paddlers who want the Guisane at its most demanding. The 4 € gap between beginner and advanced isn't about comfort, it's about how hard the river hits. Pick by intensity first, price second.

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Best value Discover Rafting on the Guisane from Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier

Discover Rafting on the Guisane from Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier

4.0 (1) 39€ See offer
Rafting on the Guisane, Serre Chevalier Briançon Valley

Rafting on the Guisane, Serre Chevalier Briançon Valley

5.0 (3) 40€ See offer
Sporty Rafting Excursion on the Guisane from Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier

Sporty Rafting Excursion on the Guisane from Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier

43€ See offer

Our picks

Best first rush

Rafting on the Guisane, Serre Chevalier Briançon Valley

Rated "Everybody welcome" at 40 €, YOURAFT's half-day session on the Guisane is the lowest barrier to entry on the list, with guides operating in English and French.

40 €See offer

Maximum intensity

Sporty Rafting Excursion on the Guisane from Chantemerle, Serre Chevalier

The only tour rated "Sporty" on the board, Rivières Evasion's 43 € excursion from Chantemerle targets the Guisane's hardest sections with multilingual guides.

43 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What's the most intense moment on the Guisane rafting run?
The Sporty excursion from Chantemerle targets the most technical sections of the Guisane, where current speed and rapid sequences peak. That's the 43 € tour by Rivières Evasion, rated explicitly "Sporty" for a reason.
Do I need to know how to swim to go rafting on the Guisane?
Basic swimming ability is strongly recommended for all whitewater activities. The "Everybody welcome" tour by YOURAFT is the most accessible option, but being comfortable in water is a non-negotiable baseline regardless of the tour you book.
Which tour is best if it's my first time rafting?
Book the YOURAFT session at 40 €, rated "Everybody welcome" and conducted in both English and French. It covers up to half a day on the Guisane with no prior rafting experience required.
How long will I actually be on the water?
Both Rivières Evasion tours run 2h30 to 3h15 on the Guisane. The YOURAFT tour extends up to a half day, so factor that in if you're planning around a packed schedule.
Is the Guisane runnable year-round?
Rafting on the Guisane runs from May through September. Spring snowmelt from the surrounding peaks pushes water levels and current intensity to their highest point, typically in May and June.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit or quick-dry shorts under the wetsuit provided on-site. For the 43 € Sporty excursion, secure any glasses with a strap and leave valuables at the car, the Guisane's rapids will put everything to the test over 2h30 to 3h15 on the water.

Getting there

Tours depart from Saint-Chaffrey (Chantemerle) or Le Monêtier-les-Bains, both accessible via the D1091 through the Guisane valley, roughly 12 km from Briançon which is the nearest major hub.

See also

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Updated on 3 March 2026