Rafting
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Complete tubing descent of the Canyon du Diable, near Montpellier
(20)
Organized by Trace Aventures
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, France
From 3 hrs to 1 half day
From€50
Cano-Rafting in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert near Montpellier
Discover the gorges of the Hérault river at Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert near Montpellier!
Cano-Rafting in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert near Montpellier
From€42
2.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up
2.5 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up
Practical information
Descent accessible to beginners.
⚠️ Please note that access to the river involves a roughly 10-minute walk along a trail that can be uneven in places. This walk requires a minimum level of physical fitness and leads to a preserved natural site. During the walk, you will need to carry your raft for part of the way. Lightweight and designed for easy transport, the raft is an integral part of the adventure. We recommend wearing shoes suitable for walking and being able to handle moderate physical exertion.
Course of events
- Meeting with the team at the Bissaou dam car park in Saint Guilhem le Désert to organise the shuttle service
- Shuttle bus to Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
- Briefing on the activity, equipment and safety rules
- Distribution of equipment and boarding of canorafts
- Descend the rapids of the Hérault gorges for around 2 hours. On the programme: sailing, jumping, white-water swimming and a water zip-line.
- Helping the boats back up to the trailer
- Transport back to the premises and de-equipping
Activity requirements
Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity as well as being in good physical condition.
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the activity.
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
Special terms
This activity depends on the weather: if the activity cannot take place because of the weather, another date or a refund will be offered.
The "Discovery" and "Experience" options are offered not only according to your wishes, but also according to the level of the participants and the weather/water conditions.
Included
- Canoraft
- Paddle
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Instructor
- Photos
- Shuttle transfer (8 people max.)
Do not forget to bring
- Closed shoes
- Spare clothing
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Bottle of water
- Snack
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About the activity
Discover the gorges of the Hérault river in canorafting at Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert near Montpellier!
The Hérault gorges have a rich natural and historical heritage and have been classified as a Grand Site de France: shaped by the river Hérault, these limestone cliffs offer breathtaking scenery! Departing from Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, you can enjoy a canoraft descent of the Hérault gorges with 2 or 3 people per boat, ideal for families or groups of friends wanting to discover this superb site while cooling off near Montpellier.
Supervised by a state-certified canoeing instructor, this canorafting experience in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is a fun and exciting way to discover this Natura 2000-listed wilderness. Also known as a "hot dog", canorafting takes you through the rapids of the Hérault with the help of paddles. The canoraft is an inflatable boat that can accommodate 2 or 3 people, so don't hesitate to compete with your friends and family to see who can finish the canorafting course in the Hérault gorges first!
Canorafting at Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is the perfect way to enjoy a thrilling outdoor experience near Montpellier, with a descent to suit your level: discovery or experience!
Reviews
Average rating
4.8/5
(10)
- Excellent80%8
- Very good20%2
- Average0%0
- Poor0%0
- Terrible0%0
Esther H., Netherlands — 03/08/2024
5/5
The wayto the water is heavy but woensdag you start kanoën it's very nice! Kind instructor who did his best to speak englisch. Nice surprise was jumping from the rocks and the zipline above the water!!
Nicolas R., Belgium — 04/08/2023
5/5
Onze begeleider Eric zorgde ervoor dat onze tocht iets meer was dan enkel varen, oa door het rots springen en de zipline.
Amaya O., Canada — 15/07/2025
4/5
The activity was great. We got to ride in our own kayak/canoes, do several cliff jumps and a little zipline into the water. We did not end at the Pont du Diable, as advertised, but it was just as well because we were the only ones on the river and it was excellent. There were 2 very small rapids, but for beginners this is probably best.
ERIC D., France — 06/08/2024
4/5
Niveau d’eau assez bas en août et donc assez calme
linda K., France — 21/08/2025
5/5
Temps de pause et de baignade adaptés. Spots magnifiques
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