Rafting down the Var at Entrevaux, near Nice
Embark on a 2-hour rafting adventure on the Var in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence from Entrevaux, just a 1-hour and 20-minute drive from Nice!
Practical information
A 1.5 to 2-hour rafting trip down the Var at Entrevaux.
- A family rafting trip down part of the class 2 river, with some class 3 sections
- Superb setting between the mountains of the Castellane Pre-Alps and the medieval village of Entrevaux
Course of events
Please allow around 3 hours for the whole experience.
- Meeting with the guide at the meeting point sent by text message or e-mail
- Distribution of rafting equipment
- While you are getting kitted out, one participant should follow the guide by car to the finish point of the rafting trip so that she can leave her vehicle there, and they can return together to the start point by carpool (approximately 20 minutes)
- Briefing on the activity, safety instructions and rafting (approx. 15 minutes)
- Launching the rafts
- Departure for a 1.5 to 2-hour rafting trip down the Var, with time for a swim along the way for those who wish to do so
- De-equipping and loading equipment into the guide's vehicle
- Transfer back to the starting point for all drivers to collect their vehicles (approx. 10 minutes), and then collect the participants remaining at the end of the rafting trip to end the activity
Activity requirements
All participants must know how to swim, be able to climb 20 steps without getting out of breath, run on varied terrain and carry a heavy load of at least 10 kg (the weight of a raft carried as a team) to take part in this activity.
All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
You must not have any medical contraindications to taking part in the activity (heart problems, mobility problems linked to your joints, recent surgery, etc.).
A minimum of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Special terms
This activity is not accessible to pregnant people or people with motor disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Spoken languages:
French, German, EnglishIncluded
- Guide
- Raft
- Paddle
- 3mm or 5mm neoprene wetsuit bottoms, depending on the weather
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- K-way in case of rain
- 5mm neoprene jacket and 3mm neoprene booties for cooler temperatures
- Photos
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Glasses cord
- Bottle of water
- Snacks
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At the crossroads between the Verdon, the Mercantour National Park and the Pre-Alps of Côte d'Azur, rafting on the Var at Entrevaux is a must-do activity in fine weather. Refreshing and full of thrills, this white-water experience is sure to delight groups of friends and families looking for a fun and accessible adventure. The aim? Sail along the Var, on a class 2 section of the river that also includes a few class 3 sections, while enjoying the scenery, swimming breaks and, of course, the thrills of overcoming the rapids along the way. To take part, all you need to do is be over 8 years old and know how to swim!
Your rafting trip down the Var at Entrevaux will be aboard a 3 to 8-seater raft, an inflatable craft specially designed for white water thanks to its stability and manoeuvrability. You will be provided with all the equipment you need for the activity and your own safety (helmet, life jacket, etc.), under the supervision of a professional guide who will accompany you throughout the adventure. A real white-water sports enthusiast, they will help you discover the pleasures of rafting on the Var in a warm and friendly atmosphere. So, are you ready to sail for 1.5 to 2 hours in the superb setting that surrounds the river as far as the medieval village of Entrevaux?
Thanks to Les Flots de Julie, rafting near Nice has never been so accessible. So don't miss out on this family-friendly experience to create unforgettable memories on the Var at Entrevaux!