Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Be daring and dare to go down the Giffre river in an Air Boat: an inflatable kayak type boat that will offer you a maximum of sensations!
Have you ever heard of the Gorges des Tines near Samoëns? Carved out by the Giffre, a wild Haute-Savoie river in the heart of a preserved environment, they are waiting for you to take up a "solo" challenge on an Air Boat! Alone on this inflatable kayak-type boat, you will have to watch over its direction while putting your energy into its propulsion: a real sport! The Air Boat offers you stability and speed. It is easy to handle and will allow you to spend a refreshing moment of sport!
This activity is done in "semi-autonomy": a guide accompanies you on the river in his own boat. Beforehand, a briefing will allow you to learn how to handle your paddle, to understand some navigation techniques in Air Boat and to acquire the basics of river reading. After that, it's up to you! The first few meters on the Giffre will allow the guide to check the understanding of the instructions before starting the passage of the gorges, then the rapids for a sporty and dynamic nautical trip!
All along the course, you will benefit from the guide's advice who will be by your side on the 7 km descent between Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval and Samoëns. Don't be afraid and try this Air Boat descent of the Giffre to get your adrenaline flowing!
2 hours of activity in total including 1h to 1h15 on the water for 7 km of Air Boat from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval to Samoëns.
Course of events
The start allows you to get to grips with the boat with class II rapids before entering the Gorges and class III rapids.
Activity requirements
This course is reserved for sportsmen.
Special terms
Please contact your service provider the day before the activity to make a quick weather check.
Rain does not interfere with the activity, but it may require a change of boat.
- Neoprene wetsuit, long sleeves jacket and socks
- Safety jacket
- Helmet and paddle
- Swimming costume
- Towel
- Bottled water & snacks
- Baskets