Sports Rafting on the Aude in the Pyrenees
8 km Rafting Descent in the French Pyrenees between Carcassonne, Font-Romeu and Perpignan
2h30
From 12 years old
Belvianes et Cavirac (11)
July and August
Sporty
55€
The price includes
– Supervision by a qualified guide
– Complete quality equipment
– Souvenir photos
What to Bring
– Swimsuit
Outdoor activity and white water for thrill seekers in the eastern Pyrenees
Go with family or friends for an adventure on the Aude river, with more than an hour and a half of descent. You will discover the splendid and tumultuous gorges of the Pierre-lys, which are accessible from 12 years old.
For the little ones, a shuttle is set up for the 3 km of the gorges; they will join the crew to finish the descent with the older ones.
Who is this Rafting Trip for?
The 8km half-day rafting course is ideal for discovering rafting and its sensations while enjoying a friendly experience.
It is open to people aged at least 6 years old for the first part and 12 years old to descend the Pierre Lys gorges.
It is accessible to anyone who can swim at least 25 meters.
Prerequisites
This activity requires a certain physical condition and we recommend that participants check whether they are able to do it before registering.
Participants must be at least 6 years old and weigh no more than 130 kg.
It is also essential to know how to swim at least 25 meters and to feel comfortable submerging in water.
Finally, it is important not to have any medical contraindication to the practice of rafting.
Where is this Rafting Trip ?
The rafting course is located in the Haute Vallée de l’Aude, in the Occitanie-Pyrénées-Mediterranean region, in the Aude department in France.
More precisely, our reception base is located in the town of Belvianes and Cavirac, where participants are welcomed. The site is easily accessible by car, just 5 minutes from Quillan. Located at the crossroads of the valleys, it takes a little over an hour’s drive from the towns of Perpignan, Narbonne, Carcassonne and Foix.
It is also possible to reach our base from the Mediterranean coast and the towns of Argeles-sur-Mer, Barcarès, Canet-en-Roussillon, Leucate or Ste-Marie-la Mer in less than an hour and a half. The cities of Montpellier and Toulouse are approximately 2 hours away.
Normal price
- Normal : for 1 to 3 people
Reduced price
- Group: from 4 people
Reduced price +
- From 8 people
Haute-Vallée de l’Aude is the ideal place for lovers of white water sports, particularly rafting.
This 8 km route, between Axat and Belvianes-et-Cavirac, will allow you to discover the superb Pierre-Lys gorges.
The descent begins with a 4 km initiation where you familiarize yourself with the boat and the crew while discovering the environment of the river.
After a brief stop at the village of Saint-Martin-Lys, you will continue your descent to the Pierre-Lys gorges which have the most beautiful rapids in store for you for an unforgettable experience.
However, given that these gorges are very rough, access is not recommended for children under 12 years old and people who do not feel comfortable in white water. We therefore set up a 15-minute shuttle over a distance of 3 km to allow these people to observe the crew crossing the rapids and enjoy the beauty of the gorges.
At the end of the gorge, the whole group meets up to finish the last peaceful kilometers together to the base.
During this rafting session on the Aude River, you will be met at our base for equipment and preparations, which takes approximately half an hour.
Then, a 10-minute shuttle will take you to the starting point. You will then have a quarter of an hour of explanations on the safety instructions and the movements to carry out during the descent.
You will then begin the 1h30 descent on the river, which will allow you to discover the magnificent Pierre-Lys gorges and cross several rapids. At the end of the route, you will arrive directly at the base, where you can take the time to change and talk about this great adventure before leaving the premises.
In total, this rafting session will last 2h30, during which you will be able to enjoy an adventure rich in thrills and natural discoveries.