Combined rafting & canoraft in Bourg Saint Maurice
Discover our raft & canoraft experience in Bourg Saint Maurice on the Isère River, a unique adventure that combines a rafting descent with a canoraft descent. This complete whitewater journey blends team spirit with a more sporty style of paddling, allowing you to fully enjoy the sensations offered by the Isère River.
- 5.0H
- All levels
Description
Discover our raft & canoraft experience in Bourg Saint Maurice on the Isère River in Savoie, a unique adventure that combines two complementary ways of experiencing whitewater. This activity is designed for those who want to alternate between team spirit and a more independent, sporty way of navigating the river.
You start with a rafting descent from Bourg Saint Maurice, ideal for enjoying the rapids as a group in a friendly and safe atmosphere with your guide. Then, after a short stop at the base, you continue with a canoraft session departing from our base in Aime, allowing you to paddle more actively and immerse yourself closer to the water all the way down to Centron.
This raft canoraft experience from Bourg Saint Maurice perfectly combines group fun with more engaging sensations, offering a complete Isère River adventure in Savoie, blending sharing, progression, and whitewater exploration.
✅ From 14 years old
⌛ Total duration: around 5 hours
🕙 Time slot: 1:30 pm – 6:30 pm
- 5.0H
- All levels
The raft & canoraft experience in Bourg Saint Maurice on the Isère River in Savoie allows you to enjoy whitewater from two complementary perspectives.
All equipment is provided for both activities to ensure comfort and safety throughout the experience: neoprene wetsuit, neoprene shoes, life jacket, and helmet. You are continuously supervised by a certified professional guide.
On site, everything is designed for your comfort: changing rooms, hot showers, suitable equipment, and included shuttle transfers between the different sections of the descent. The meeting point is at the Takamaka Tarentaise base in Aime, an ideal location for this raft & canoraft experience starting from Bourg Saint Maurice.
How the activity works
Welcome and check-in
Equipment
Shuttle transfer to Bourg Saint Maurice or Bellentre
Briefing
Rafting descent
Intermediate stop at the base and briefing
Canoraft descent
End of the trip & return
Your memories in pictures
Why choose Takamaka ?
Founded in 1984, the Takamaka whitewater base is above all a family adventure: a team of passionate people, a friendly atmosphere, and 100% good vibes! 😎
Here, on the most beautiful sections of the Isère River in Savoie, every outing is designed as a true river experience. Safety, fun, and authenticity are at the heart of all our activities. The goal is simple: go with the flow, progress naturally, and enjoy powerful moments in whitewater.
Everything is designed for your comfort and simplicity: changing rooms, high-quality equipment, included shuttle transfers, and a warm welcome at the Takamaka Tarentaise base in Aime. To extend the experience, the riverside restaurant welcomes you in a unique natural setting.
Our raft & canoraft experience from Bourg Saint Maurice on the Isère River is accessible, sporty, and authentic, led by a team that doesn’t just guide you… but truly shares the river with you.
FAQ
What does the raft & canoraft combo in Bourg-Saint-Maurice involve?
The raft & canoraft combo from Bourg-Saint-Maurice on the Isère River in Savoie is a combined activity that includes a team rafting descent followed by a more independent canoraft descent, allowing you to experience the river in two different ways.
Is canorafting more difficult than rafting?
Yes, canorafting requires more independence and coordination, but it remains accessible with the guide’s instructions. It’s an excellent progression after rafting.
Do you need previous whitewater experience for the raft & canoraft combo?
No, rafting is accessible to beginners. Canorafting simply requires you to be sporty, comfortable in the water, and able to swim.
Is the water cold on the Isère River?
Yes, it’s an alpine river, but you are equipped with a neoprene wetsuit to keep you warm throughout the activity.
How long does the raft & canoraft combo in Bourg-Saint-Maurice last?
The combined rafting & canoraft trip from Bourg Saint Maurice lasts about 5 hours, with 1.5 hours of rafting and 1.5 hours of canorafting.
What is the difference between rafting and canorafting?
In rafting, you are in a group in a boat guided by an instructor. In canorafting, you are one or two people per craft and you paddle yourself, for a more sporty and engaging experience on the Isère River.