• Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc
  • Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc
Mont Blanc Massif / Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Weekend rafting and via ferrata at the foot of Mont Blanc

Réf : JZRVNA

In summary

  • Sports
    Summer multi-activity
  • Duration
    2 days
  • Level
    Beginner

    Levels

    Summer multi-activity
    Beginner
    For those looking for an active experience that is accessible to everyone. You are able to walk and move around freely for several hours, but you do not have any specific athletic skills.
    Intermediate
    For those who engage in regular sports activity. You are capable of walking or moving about for several hours at a stretch. You want to break out of your routine and discover what you are capable of.
    Confirmed
    For those who engage in sports activities once or twice a week. You want to discover your limits and push past them, yet you do not necessarily possess an advanced technical background.
    Advanced
    For those who engage in an endurance sport (swimming, cycling, jogging) several times a week at high intensity. You enjoy a challenge and want to perfect your technique.
    Expert
    For those who have been intensely practicing endurance sports several times a week for several years. You are athletic and agile in several sports. You want to experience an intense adventure, demanding advanced technical skills and impeccable physical condition.
  • Destination
    Mont Blanc Massif / Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
  • Age
    Accessible to all ages
  • CO₂-Emissions
    15.7 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
See our solo trips

In a few words

Experience an adventurous weekend at the foot of Mont Blanc , amidst whitewater rafting and rocky cliffs , in an exceptional natural setting. In Haute-Savoie, embark on two days of intense yet accessible activities , led by a professional guide. On Saturday, let yourself be carried away by the current as you raft down the Giffre Gorge , in the heart of the famous Cirque du Fer à Cheval , a spectacular site dominated by vertiginous cliffs. On Sunday, a change of perspective awaits with the ascent of the Via Ferrata du Mont , which offers breathtaking views of the valley. This trip, confirmed with a minimum of two participants , is suitable for both beginners and experienced rafters , combining thrills , discovery , and contemplation . You will spend the night in a warm, traditional chalet , providing a convivial break between the two highlights. A perfect blend of nature , sport , and fun , ideal for a weekend getaway.

The highlights

  • A preserved valley far from the tourist crowds
  • A spectacular via ferrata that remains accessible to all
  • Accommodation in a traditional chalet
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Sport

Level

Summer multi-activity

Beginner

Levels

Summer multi-activity
Beginner
For those looking for an active experience that is accessible to everyone. You are able to walk and move around freely for several hours, but you do not have any specific athletic skills.
Intermediate
For those who engage in regular sports activity. You are capable of walking or moving about for several hours at a stretch. You want to break out of your routine and discover what you are capable of.
Confirmed
For those who engage in sports activities once or twice a week. You want to discover your limits and push past them, yet you do not necessarily possess an advanced technical background.
Advanced
For those who engage in an endurance sport (swimming, cycling, jogging) several times a week at high intensity. You enjoy a challenge and want to perfect your technique.
Expert
For those who have been intensely practicing endurance sports several times a week for several years. You are athletic and agile in several sports. You want to experience an intense adventure, demanding advanced technical skills and impeccable physical condition.
For those looking for an active experience that is accessible to everyone. You are able to walk and move around freely for several hours, but you do not have any specific athletic skills.

In figures

Canyoning

  • Average duration/day: 3h

Rafting

  • Average duration/day: 9h

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 8 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor

All instructors are state-certified: Yvan and his team for rafting, Eric or Cédric for via ferrata.

Management

Security

Via ferrata: 3 to 6 people/guide

Rafting: 5 to 8 people per guide (1 boat)
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
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    Rafting in the Giffre gorges

    • Activity Canyoning
    • Duration of the activity 3h
    • Accommodation Youth hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Meet at 2pm at the rafting base . You can leave your belongings at your accommodation in Samoëns before the activity, if needed.

    Departure for a rafting descent in the Giffre gorges : after 15 minutes of preparation and a safety briefing , you set off for 1 hour 30 minutes of navigation punctuated by rapids, spectacular passages in the gorges and some refreshing surprises.

    Dinner and overnight stay at the gîte or in bed and breakfasts , depending on the option chosen.

    Day 1

Note

This program is indicative; it may be modified by your guide to adapt to hydrological and meteorological conditions.

Accommodation

🏠 Youth hostel - Day 1

Access

Departure
Canyon de la Balme
Day 1 : 14h15
End of stay
Samoens
Day 2 - 12h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Cluses

Access by train: Cluses SNCF train station then bus (not recommended)

An essential vehicle for this weekend.


Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

To reach the canyon:

The most practical and economical means of transport (for at least 2 people):

Take the A40 motorway (via Bellegarde) or the A41 motorway (via Annecy) to Cluses (take exit 19 signposted "Cluses centre, Flaine"). Then follow the N205 towards Magland, Sallanches, and Chamonix. After 2 km, take the D6, which branches off to the left towards Les Carroz and Flaine. The road climbs steeply. Go to the parking area located at the third hairpin bend on the right (to ensure you are on the correct bend: there is a path leading off the bend to a water reservoir).

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Price details

The price includes

  1. Organization fees
  2. Standard dormitory accommodation
  3. Half board
  4. Technical equipment
  5. Supervision by qualified instructors

The price does not include

  1. Drinks and personal expenses
  2. Transportation to the meeting point
  3. Personal equipment
  4. Saturday and Sunday lunches
  5. Cancellation, assistance, repatriation, and interruption insurance

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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