Canoe raft or Hot-Dog

- Thecanoe-raft, called also hot dog is an inflatable boat like a raft, which enables one to paddle down exhilarating rapids in a tandem, without the inconveniences of a traditionnel canoe. It is unsinkable,stable and allows one, without too much technique to profite fully of the joys and fun of white water river descent.

- The descents are practise by group of 4 to 5 boats, accompagnied by afully qualified guide. You are equiped with neopren suits and shoes, a safety jacket and a helmet.

Canoe Rafting is practise mainly on the Isere river, the course is choosen according to the water levels and experience of the participants.

- Canoe-raft prices

Canoe raft video

The best way to give you a taste of what awaits you on your future hot dog session!!
Here, the Sia river in Italy.

Practical informations before your rafting trip, hydrospeed or canyoning

The price includes :

The organisation, the guiding by a professional from the team of the River Runners / Coureurs de Rivieres (fully qualified by a state diploma), the equipment : raft, full neoprene wetsuit, safety jacket, neoprene shoes, helmet..., the transport of the equipment and the shuttle of the participants back to the starting point.

The price does NOT include :

The accomodation, the meals and the transfers between the different starting points.

Personal equipment required :

Towel, swim wear.
For those who wear glasses and to keep them on for the activity, you must bring a cord to attach them.
For the canyoning, you must bring a pair of trainers or shoes which protect the ankles (best to bring an old pair as you will be in the water).

The guides :

All our guides are part of the River Runners / Coureurs de Rivieres team and are experienced professionals, possessing all the required diplomas.

River grades

Grade 1: moving water, unobstructed and without technical difficulties. There may be small waves and riffles to challenge the paddler. The route will either be very obvious or any route down may be possible.
Grade 2: waves, small stoppers and other minor obstructions to avoid. Eddies, cushion waves, small drops may be encountered with a clear passage usually easily visible from the water.
Grade 3: waves, stoppers and technical difficulties are more severe. There may be drops and powerful constrictions. The main distinguishing factor of grade 3 water is that the paddler will have to follow a recognisable route to avoid obstacles and hazards.
Grade 4: severe waves, drops, stoppers and other obstructions. The route is not easily recognisable and will usually require careful inspection from the boat or bank. Grade 4 encompasses a wide range of rivers, from those with pool-drop rapids to those with extended continuous rapids; so there is a huge variation in difficulty. It is common to distinguish easier grade 4 rapids by grading them as 4- and harder rapids as 4+ (or in some cases, 3/4 or 4/5).
Grade 5: extremly difficult rapids with precise and technically demanding routes to be followed. Stoppers, currents and waves will be powerful and inspection is essential.
Grade 6: all of the above carried to extremes. Grade 6 usually means unrunnable rapids, which may just be possible in certain conditions.

Rafting in the Alps