Rafting on the Gave d'Ossau, Oloron-Sainte-Marie

Join a thrilling rafting experience near Oloron-Sainte-Marie and admire the unspoilt surroundings of the Gave d'Ossau!

Rafting on the Gave d'Ossau | Full-Day

2 options available from €55

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From€75
5.5 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up

Practical information

Full-day rafting trip on the Gave d'Ossau, including a 4-hour descent with a professional instructor.

  • Section: Buzy - Oloron-Sainte-Marie (one of the most beautiful descents in the Western Pyrenees).
  • Level: Sportive. Beginners accepted, but you'll have to paddle hard!
  • Rafts for 4 to 7 people.

Course of events

Please allow 5.5 hrs in total for this activity, including around 4 hours of rafting.

  • Meet at Hérrère airfield.
  • Welcome and equipment set-up.
  • Shuttle bus to the launch point.
  • Briefing by your instructor on the activity, equipment and safety rules.
  • Launching the boats.
  • A 4-hour white water rafting trip between Buzy and Oloron-Sainte-Marie.
  • Return of equipment and debriefing.
Activity requirements

You need to know how to swim and be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.

A minimum of 4 participants is required for the activity to take place.

Special terms

This activity depends on the weather: if the activity cannot take place because of the weather, you will be offered another date or a refund.

Meeting point:
Oloron - Hérrère aerodrome, 64680 Herrère
Spoken languages:French
Included
  • 2-piece 5mm isothermal neoprene suit (jacket + overalls)
  • Neoprene socks
  • Life jacket
  • Helmet
  • Paddle
  • Boat
  • Watertight bags and cans for packing picnics
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimming costumes
  • Towel
  • Lycra T-shirt if required (optional)
  • Glasses clip
  • Closed shoes that can get wet
  • Change of shoes
  • Picnic