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Spend a full day paddling Class II to III whitewater across the best river sections in Haute-Savoie. This private guided day is for experienced adult kayakers who want local knowledge, quality kit and a focused day on the water with a maximum of two guests.
You meet at the valley base, kit up with a whitewater kayak, paddle and safety gear, then shuttle to the put-in for the section chosen for the day's levels. Expect a proper alpine paddling day rather than a short taster.
Guided descents draw on rivers such as the Giffre, Fier, Dranse, Arve, Chéran and Borne, matching Class II to III water to the group's ability. Coaching stays close because the day is capped at two places, so you can work on lines, eddy turns and reading the current with real feedback.
Lunch is included on the river so you stay out for the stretch of the day. After the final take-out you return to base, change, and finish with a solid day of Haute-Savoie whitewater behind you.
Haute-Savoie packs a dense network of mountain rivers within easy reach of Samoëns and the Vallée du Giffre. That variety means the team can pick a section that fits the day's levels instead of forcing a single fixed run.
The Northern Alps backdrop is part of the appeal: forested gorges, open gravel beds and snowy peaks on the horizon. Geneva and Annecy sit within a realistic day-trip drive for paddlers based in the wider region.
This day is for adults with existing whitewater kayaking experience who are comfortable paddling Class II to III water. It is not suitable for complete beginners or for guests who have only paddled flat water.
You should be fit enough for a full day of paddling, happy in moving water, and able to follow guide instructions closely. Bring a swimsuit and towel; specialist kayak and safety kit are provided.
Keeping the group to two places means the guide can adapt the day to your goals and the rivers that are working. Local knowledge of Haute-Savoie's whitewater network is the point of the outing, not a one-size-fits-all itinerary.
Quality kit, a river lunch and a shuttle to the put-in keep the focus on paddling. You arrive ready to boat; the team handles the logistics around the chosen section.
Arrive at the base near Samoëns, meet your guide and check kit. After a short briefing on the plan for the day and current river levels, you load boats and board the shuttle toward the chosen put-in.
Paddle Class II to III whitewater on one of Haute-Savoie's best sections for the day, with coaching on lines and river reading. A lunch stop on the river breaks up the hours so you can stay out from morning into mid-afternoon.
Finish the descent, load boats, and transfer back to the meeting point. Change into dry clothes and wrap up a demanding alpine kayaking day with time still left in the evening if you are staying in the valley.
Meet at 1200 Route de Vallon d'en Haut, 74340 Samoëns. Allow time to park, check in and change into river kit before the shuttle leaves for the put-in.
You organise your own travel to the meeting point. Once on site, the team provides the shuttle to the top of the chosen river section and the return to base after the paddle.
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Samoëns
Nestled in the Vallée du Giffre in Haute-Savoie, this multi-activity base brings together whitewater adventures and wellbeing on the rivers and trails around Samoëns, Morillon, and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Days on the water range from scenic family-friendly rafting descents of the Giffre to private guided kayaking on the best Class II–III sections nearby, with seasonal yoga completing the offering.
The team is made up of nature and mountain enthusiasts who share local knowledge of the valley’s biodiversity alongside clear safety briefings and quality kit. Meeting points are confirmed per activity, with shuttle support on river days from the base toward put-ins such as Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, so guests can focus on the experience rather than logistics.
Gestito da Zen River Camp, partner di adventuro.
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