White Water Rafting · Les Arcs, Paradiski

White Water Rafting · Les Arcs, Paradiski

2 offers 48€ – 68€ 5.0 (5 reviews) Verified March 2026
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Both tours run on the Isère river near Les Arcs with Evolution 2 Landry, and both are open to all fitness levels. The 48 € raft option covers the river in 2h to 3.5h depending on water conditions, putting you in a shared inflatable with a guide calling the shots. The 68 € canoe-raft at 3h is a fixed-duration session where you paddle in a smaller, more agile craft, giving you direct control over every rapid you hit. The 20 € gap buys you that hands-on intensity: if you want to feel every wave personally rather than ride through it as a team, the canoe-raft is worth the upgrade. First-timers or groups chasing the social rush should start with the classic raft.

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Best value Rafting down the Isère river near Les Arcs

Rafting down the Isère river near Les Arcs

5.0 (4) 48€ See offer
Canoe rafting down the Isère river near Les Arcs

Canoe rafting down the Isère river near Les Arcs

5.0 (1) 68€ See offer

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Best group rush

Rafting down the Isère river near Les Arcs

At 48 €, the 2h to 3.5h raft session on the Isère fits any group size and fitness level, with French and English guiding from Evolution 2 Landry.

48 €See offer

Most intense per person

Canoe rafting down the Isère river near Les Arcs

The 68 € canoe-raft locks you into 3h of hands-on paddling where you absorb every rapid directly, making it the higher-sensation pick of the two.

68 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

How intense are the rapids on the Isère near Les Arcs?
The Isère through the Tarentaise valley carries strong glacial meltwater from spring through summer, producing powerful class II-III rapids that hit hardest in May and June when snowmelt peaks. July and August ease slightly but the river stays punchy.
What's the scariest moment on either tour?
Both routes include sections where the river narrows and the current accelerates sharply, pressing the raft or canoe-raft into standing waves. Your guide from Evolution 2 Landry will signal the hit-points in advance, but the impact is real.
Do I need rafting experience to book these tours?
No. Both tours are listed as 'Everybody welcome', so zero prior experience is required. The guide handles navigation and safety briefing on-site at H2o Sports in Landry before you launch.
What is the difference in sensation between the raft and the canoe-raft?
The raft absorbs impact as a group: you feel the river as a collective weight. The canoe-raft puts you in direct contact with the current, so every lateral wave and drop translates straight to your paddle and body.
Which months deliver the most intense water on the Isère?
May and June concentrate the highest water volume as Alpine snowmelt feeds the river. Tours run from May through September, so booking early in the season means stronger flow and faster rapids.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit or quick-dry shorts under your wetsuit. Evolution 2 Landry provides helmets, life jackets and paddles, so skip the bulky gear. Both sessions run 2h to 3h, so bring water and sunscreen for the river.

Getting there

Meet at H2o Sports, Espace de loisirs du Perret, 73210 Landry, the base for both Evolution 2 Landry tours, reachable by car from Les Arcs in under 15 minutes via the D87.

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Updated on 3 March 2026