Rafting in the Morvan
Rapids, roaring laughter and the wild Morvan forest all around: your first real whitewater ride starts right here.
- 2.5H
- Beginner, ages 7+, must be able to swim
Description
🌊 Looking for whitewater rafting near Paris? Just 2h30 from Paris, 1h30 from Dijon and 3h00 from Lyon, paddle down the Chalaux and the Cure, two wild rivers in Burgundy's Morvan Regional Nature Park. 🚣 Class 3 and 4 rapids, legendary spots like the Perte des Vaux and Courtibas, granite gorges and endless forest: rafting in the Morvan is the ultimate family or group adventure, led by a state-certified guide. 🌲
📞 Bookings and quotes: +33 3 86 22 65 28 · laurent.r@takamaka.fr
🔗 Combine with: Hydrospeed in the Morvan, Canoraft in the Morvan, Whitewater pack, 2 or 3 activities.
📍 Also worth exploring: Morvan Regional Nature Park and rafting in Burgundy.
- 2.5H
- Beginner, ages 7+, must be able to swim
⏱️ Allow 2 to 2.5 hours in total, including 1 to 1.25 hours on the water. There are four departures a day at 9am, 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm, on weekends from April to October and every day in July and August. 👧 Rafting is open to kids from age 7 who can swim and have a bit of daring, and under-18s must always be with an adult. 🦺 Wetsuit, neoprene booties, life jacket and helmet are all provided: just bring a swimsuit and a towel. 📍 Meet us at our Plainefas base in Saint-Martin-du-Puy (58140), off the A6 at the Avallon exit (2h30 from Paris, 1h30 from Dijon and 3h00 from Lyon), at least 15 minutes before departure. 🚿 Changing rooms, hot showers, toilets, parking and picnic tables are all on site. 💶 Prices range from €49 to €65 per person depending on the season and group size, and ANCV holiday vouchers are welcome. 📸 Photos and videos of your run are available from €39. 🌧️ And if it rains, we go anyway: you're getting wet regardless! 📞 Bookings and quotes: +33 3 86 22 65 28 · laurent.r@takamaka.fr
How the activity works
👋 Check in at the base
🦺 Gear up and briefing
🌊 Hit the rapids
🚿 Warm up and wind down
Why choose Takamaka ?
🏞️ The Chalaux and the Cure aren't lazy lowland rivers: they're technical, granite-carved runs, and our guides know every rapid by heart. 🧑🏫 Each raft is led by a state-certified whitewater guide, and we never overload our boats: regulatory guide-to-guest ratios are strictly respected. 🏠 Our base, just 5 minutes from the Chalaux put-in, is built for whitewater, with changing rooms and hot showers to warm up afterwards. 💪 And behind our Morvan team stands over 30 years of experience across the Takamaka network on French rivers. For the full story on the route and the river, check out our in-depth guide on rafting-bourgogne.fr.
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FAQ
Is rafting in the Morvan dangerous?
Rafting is a whitewater sport, but it's closely supervised: every boat is led by a state-certified guide, everyone wears a helmet and life jacket, and there's a full safety briefing before you set off. We strictly follow regulatory guide ratios.
What's the minimum age for rafting on the Chalaux?
Kids can join from age 7, as long as they can swim and feel a little adventurous. Under-18s must be accompanied by an adult.
How long does a rafting trip last?
Allow 2 to 2.5 hours in total, including 1 to 1.25 hours on the water, with check-in, gearing up and showering.
Do I need to be fit to go rafting?
No experience or special fitness needed: you paddle as a team and the guide steers. You just need to be able to swim and be in good health.
What should I bring for rafting?
Just a swimsuit and a towel. Wetsuit, neoprene booties, life jacket and helmet are all provided.
When can I go rafting in the Morvan?
On weekends from April to October, and every day in July and August, with four departures a day at 9am, 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm.
What happens if it rains?
We go anyway: you're getting wet regardless! Rain doesn't stop the trip, and you'll be soaked either way.
Can we get photos and videos of our rafting trip?
Yes, we offer photos and videos of your rafting trip, from €39.