Discover Rafting on the Ubaye in 2025
For 2025, dive into the thrilling adventure of rafting on the Ubaye, located in the beautiful Southern Alps near Barcelonnette, in France. This true paradise for lovers of white water sports offers not only rafting, but also activities like kayaking and hydrospeed.
With its rushing rivers flowing through the breathtaking landscapes of the valley, the Ubaye offers unique descents, suitable for all levels of skill and passion for adrenaline, guaranteeing an unforgettable experience for each person.
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Why choose Ubaye for Rafting?
Ubaye: An Eldorado for Rafting Lovers
Ubaye, an alpine valley located in the Alpes de Haute Provence, is a destination of choice for rafting enthusiasts. Its tumultuous waters, set in spectacular gorges, offer an ideal playground for practicing this whitewater sport.
Why Ubaye?
A Wild and Preserved River: The Ubaye is renowned for the quality of its water and the diversity of its landscapes. Its rapids, sometimes calm, sometimes tumultuous, offer thrills suitable for all levels.
Gorges Steeped in History: The Ubaye Gorges are a veritable open-air museum. Traces of the past, such as old mills or the remains of abandoned villages, bear witness to the rich history of this region.
An Activity Accessible to All: Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, you will find courses adapted to your level. The professionals supervising the activities guarantee you optimal safety and unforgettable moments of sharing.
An Exceptional Natural Setting: Ubaye is also a preserved nature, larch forests, green mountain pastures and snow-capped peaks. After your rafting trip, you can enjoy the many outdoor activities offered in the region
The Advantages of Choosing Ubaye:
- An Extended Season: Thanks to the melting snow, the rafting season extends from June to September, offering many opportunities to practice this activity.
- Quality Services: Many centers of rafting offer packages to suit all budgets and tastes.
- An Easy to Access Destination: Ubaye is easily accessible from the major cities of the PACA region.
An Experience Supervised by Professionals
By joining our outings rafting on the Ubaye, you will be taken care of by a team of experienced guides, ensuring your safety while allowing you to fully experience this exceptional moment.
Our guides will accompany you throughout the navigation on the white waters of the river, using rafts of superior quality to guarantee a sporty and safe experience. The safety instructions, as well as the navigation techniques, will be explained to you before each descent, so that each participant, whatever their level, can fully enjoy this aquatic adventure.
In addition, the rafting down the Ubaye does not require any previous rafting experience, making it an accessible activity even for beginners.
Whether you are with family, With friends or in a group, this dynamic and aquatic adventure immerses you in the heart of the preserved nature of the valley, offering thrills without risks. It is a sporting activity that is not an extreme sport, but a memorable experience that you will want to relive during your next day outdoors.
Equipment and Logistics
All participants will be equipped a neoprene wetsuit, a life jacket and a helmet to navigate safely on the waters of the Ubaye.
In addition, a shuttle will transport you to the starting point of your rafting course and will pick you up at the end of your descent for optimal comfort. Our dedicated team ensures that every logistical detail is taken care of, allowing you to fully enjoy your aquatic experience in the valley.
Nearby our crazy water base, the small lake of Lauzet Ubaye is an ideal place to recharge your batteries and take a swim after a day of rafting. For those not taking part in the main activity, the area offers picturesque walks through the natural park and historical sites to discover, allowing you to fully enjoy the surrounding nature and the breathtaking landscapes of Provence.
An Activity Open to All
When rafting on the Ubaye, children can also embark on the adventure, as long as they know how to swim and are comfortable in the water.
To diversify the activities, other options such as kayak-raft or hydrospeed allow you to approach the river differently, offering routes adapted to all skill levels.
Each formula adapts to the needs and desires of the participants, whether they are beginners or experienced, guaranteeing an enriching experience for the whole family.
The Ubaye also offers a wide range of varied routes, from easy descents for families to sections reserved for the more daring in search of spectacular rapids.
In summer, it is a crystal clear river traveled by rafts and kayaks that unfolds its charms in the middle of the lush vegetation, conducive to an experience that is both exhilarating and soothing. Whether you want to sail or enjoy a hike along the banks, each route allows you to discover the natural beauties of Provence and experience intense moments in the heart of the French Alps.