Want to test new rapids? So we tell you everything about the best places to make rafting in the Jura.
The Jura is a department located east of France, in the Burgundy-Franche-Comté region. There you will find vineyards with a loss of view, beautiful forests, some massifs and other natural reserves. Also, if you decide to take a tour in this department, think about live water sports!
In this guide, we will see more precisely the best rafting spots in the Jura and its surroundings. In addition, this sport consists of descending rapids into a group boat, is a must for lovers of navigation and sensations.
If the rafting tempts you, also think about the equipment. In particular, it will be necessary to wear a suitable sports outfit, as well as good sneakers. The rest of the equipment should be provided by the club with which you will navigate. If you leave the day, a dildo and a picnic will be essential! So ready? At the collision!
Are there any spots where to make rafting in the Jura?
To begin with, within the Jura department, you will not find rafting spots. However, the Jura has the advantage of being surrounded by other departments where several rivers will welcome your boats. So we tell you everything about our alternatives to rafting in the Jura!
Alternatives
Rafting on Dranse
Difficulty: intermediate to difficult
Distance: 7km
Duration: between 2 and 3 hours
Dranse is a river that crosses Thonon-les-Bains, in the Morzine and Abondance valleys, in Haute-Savoie. She then flows directly into the beautiful Lake Geneva . Thus, with its natural whirlpool and beautiful descents, the Dranse is an ideal spot where to make rafting in the Jura (or rather, nearby).
With your group of 6 to 8 people, you can taste local vivid waters and sail in a particularly charming mountain setting. Moreover, it is not for nothing that Dranse is considered one of the most beautiful rivers in France!
Six-Fer-à-Cheval Rafting in Samoëns
Difficulty: intermediate
Distance: 8 km
Duration: about 2 hours
Go and paddle in the middle of nature with this route that connects the cities of Six-Fer-à-Cheval and Samoëns in Haute-Savoie. Over there, it is on Le Griffe that you will tame your raft. Indeed, Le Griffe is a river that adapts perfectly to the practice of rafting. Thus, you will cross wild places, and can even see local fauna. For example, you will pass through the famous Gorges de Tines: a sumptuous place!
But remember: rafting is above all a matter of sensations! So be ready to take a few descents to the Griffe, and be synchronous with your group.
So these alternatives to rafting in the Jura are right for you? Tell us everything! And good descent!
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