White Water Rafting · Lake Bourget, Aix les Bains

White Water Rafting · Lake Bourget, Aix les Bains

2 offers 50€ 4.0 (3 reviews) Verified March 2026
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How to choose

Both tours are run by Blue Secret, both cost 50 € and are rated "Occasionally sporty", so the real split is terrain. Tour 0 puts you on the Rhône Sauvage near Aix-les-Bains: 3.5h of packrafting a wild river section with current, rapids and continuous reading of the water. Tour 1 swaps the river for Lake Bourget near Chambéry, pairing a hike with packrafting on flat alpine water, and runs anywhere from 3.5h to 7h depending on the option you pick. Choose the Rhône descent if you want whitewater action and hydraulic features. Choose the Lake Bourget combo if you prefer a longer day that mixes trail and paddling at your own rhythm.

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Best value Packraft Descent of the Rhône Sauvage near Aix-les-Bains

Packraft Descent of the Rhône Sauvage near Aix-les-Bains

50€ See offer
Hiking and packrafting excursion on Lake Bourget near Chambéry

Hiking and packrafting excursion on Lake Bourget near Chambéry

4.0 (3) 50€ See offer

Our picks

Best Whitewater Rush

Packraft Descent of the Rhône Sauvage near Aix-les-Bains

3.5h on the moving current of the Rhône Sauvage delivers continuous river reading and rapid negotiation, the highest intensity of the two options.

50 €See offer

Best Full-Day Adventure

Hiking and packrafting excursion on Lake Bourget near Chambéry

The hiking and packrafting combo on Lake Bourget runs up to 7h, combining trail elevation and flat-water paddling for a complete alpine day at 50 €.

50 €See offer

Frequently asked questions

What is the most intense moment on the Rhône Sauvage descent?
Reading and committing to a rapid in real time, with current pushing the packraft, is the sharpest adrenaline hit of the 3.5h trip. There is no eddy to pause and think, you react.
Do I need rafting experience to join either tour?
No prior experience is required. Both tours are graded Occasionally sporty, meaning short bursts of effort are expected but the guide from Blue Secret handles technical decisions.
What is the difference between packrafting and traditional rafting?
A packraft is a lightweight, single-person inflatable boat you can carry in a backpack. It is more maneuverable than a group raft and puts you directly in contact with the water, which makes every wave and current feel sharper.
Which tour works better for a group of friends?
The Lake Bourget hiking and packrafting excursion fits a social group better: the flexible 3.5h to 7h format lets you extend the day, and the mix of hiking and paddling gives more time to interact between bursts of activity.
Is the season limited for these tours?
White water rafting and packrafting in this region run from May through September. Water levels on the Rhône Sauvage are typically highest in spring due to snowmelt from the Alps, which also means stronger current.

Practical info

Season

May – September

Equipment

Wear a swimsuit under thermal or quick-dry layers: both tours are rated Occasionally sporty over 3.5h minimum, so you will generate heat on the water but get wet. Blue Secret provides the packraft and safety gear, but bring water shoes with ankle support and a dry bag for your phone and keys.

Getting there

Tour 0 meets at Parking, Rte de L'Ecoincon, 01350 Cressin-Rochefort, near Aix-les-Bains; Tour 1 meets at Parking de l'Abbaye Royale d'Hautecombe, 73310 Saint-Pierre-de-Curtille, on the western shore of Lake Bourget, roughly 20 km from Chambéry by car.

See also

White Water Rafting elsewhere

Lake Serre PonçonBovecVerdon GorgeOmišLa Plagne, ParadiskiSamoëns, Le Grand MassifAroucaJasper

Other activities in Lake Bourget, Aix les Bains

ParaglidingCanyoningVia Ferrata

Updated on 3 March 2026