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How to Choose Your Rafting Descent: A Practical Guide

1. Difficulty Levels: Finding the Right Descent for You

Rafting descents are classified by difficulty levels, usually represented by colors, to help you choose the adventure that matches your skills and experience.

  • Green Level: Discovery 🟢

    • Ideal for: Families, beginners, and those who want to discover rafting gently.
    • Requirements: Ability to swim.
    • Description: These descents have low to moderate intensity, perfect for a first experience. They allow you to familiarize yourself with the activity in a safe environment while enjoying the beauty of the scenery.

  • Blue Level: Initiation 🔵

    • Ideal for: Those looking for a slightly more intense experience without being experts.
    • Requirements: Ability to swim, no prior experience needed.
    • Description: With moderate intensity, these descents are designed for adventurers who want moderate thrills. It’s a good balance between discovery and adrenaline.

  • Red Level: Sporty 🔴

    • Ideal for: Athletes and those with some rafting experience.
    • Requirements: Ability to swim, experience recommended.
    • Description: These descents are more intense and require good physical condition. They are not recommended for novices due to the stronger rapids and more demanding conditions.

2. Choose Your Location Based on Your Residence

We offer descents on two main rivers, each providing unique and convenient experiences depending on where you're staying.

  • Sector 1: Landry, Isère River

    • Near: La Plagne, Les Arcs, Bourg-Saint-Maurice, La Rosière, Tignes, Aime.
    • Features: The Isère, especially the Haute-Isère, is ideal for those staying in the Tarentaise Valley. It’s a wide river, regulated by a dam upstream, offering courses known for their beautiful rapids and stunning scenery.

  • Sector 2: Salins-les-Thermes, Doron de Bozel River

    • Near: Méribel, Champagny, Pralognan, Courchevel, Bozel, Brides-les-Bains, Moûtiers.
    • Features: The Doron de Bozel is a wilder river, with a natural start flowing from a glacier. Its courses are narrower and more sporty, offering even more preserved and intense landscapes.
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3. Consider the Age and Preferences of Participants

  • Isère River

    • Courses adapted for different ages: We offer courses suitable for children from 6 years old, as well as courses for ages 8, 10, 12, and 14. This makes it an ideal option for families.
    • Features: Thanks to its width and regulated flow, the Isère offers more stable and accessible descents, while still retaining exciting rapids that will thrill landscape and adrenaline enthusiasts.

  • Doron de Bozel River

    • Courses for ages 8 and 15: This river offers courses for children from 8 years old, as well as more sporty courses for ages 15 and up.
    • Features: The Doron de Bozel is wilder and more natural, with more technical and narrow courses. It’s more suited for those looking for an immersive experience in nature, with more pristine landscapes and strong sensations.

4. Consider the Time You Can Allocate to the Activity

  • Landry Center (Isère River)

    • Longer descents: If you have time, opt for longer descents on the Isère. This sector also offers the opportunity to dine on-site before or after your adventure with our restaurant, bar, and snack options.

  • Doron de Bozel Base Camp

    • Shorter activities: For those who prefer a shorter activity or a more family-friendly and rustic experience, the Doron de Bozel is ideal. This center is perfect for a half-day adventure while enjoying the natural surroundings.
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5. Handi-Raft: An Adventure Accessible to All

At Evolution 2 Landry and Peisey-Vallandry, we believe that rafting adventures should be accessible to everyone, which is why we offer Handi-Raft on the Isère River. With specially adapted boats and foam seats designed for optimal comfort, we can accommodate people with disabilities and provide them with an unforgettable experience on the water.

Each descent is customized according to the type of disability and the participants' preferences. Our team of experienced guides is here to support you and ensure a safe adventure. To organize your Handi-Raft descent, simply contact us so we can tailor the course to your specific needs.

The Isère, with its beautiful landscapes and white waters, thus becomes the setting for an adventure accessible to all, where everyone can enjoy the thrills of rafting in complete serenity.

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Conclusion

Choosing the right rafting descent depends on several factors, including your experience level, your residence location, the participants' ages, and the time you wish to spend on the activity. At Evolution 2 Landry and Peisey-Vallandry, we’re here to help you find the best option so you can enjoy a memorable rafting experience on the beautiful rivers of the Alps.

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