Rafting – Hot dog - My Haute-Loire

The Loire and Allier gorges are ideal playgrounds for thrill seekers. In the rapids, what could be more galvanizing than playing paddles to keep your head above water. So all in the same boat, let the descents begin!

Dare to go down the turbulent waters of the Allier by raft, hot-dog or even air-yak!

In Haute-Loire, it is impossible to miss out on white water sports! On the Loire at Vorey, but especially on the Allier, at Vieille-Brioude, Lavoûte-Chilhac, Langeac, Prades and Monistrol-d'Allier, inflatable boats are everywhere!

There is of course the rafting, where boats that can hold up to 8 people are to be steered with a paddle under the instructions of a professional coxswain. This inflatable raft provides great sensations! the two-seater inflatable canoe or hot dog (canoraft) represents a great alternative for lovers of autonomy. And for those who simply prefer sail solo, there is always the air-yak or the open-kayak, single-seater inflatable canoes that give a real feeling of sliding and freedom! Be the master on board and enjoy a magical world where water and rock mingle while surfing the waves and taming the current.

A group is rafting in the Gorges de l'Allier in Haute-Loire, Auvergne

Fun group rafting in Haute-Loire, Auvergne

Good news ! These outdoor sports, accessible from 10-12 years old, do not require any particular experience, except that of knowing how to swim. They are all supervised by qualified instructors and are practiced from April to mid-October.

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For even stronger sensations, test the best whitewater spot in the department by sailing between Monistrol-d'Allier and Le Pradel. Classified III–IV, it is dotted with whirlpools, eddies, but also some intimate and wild beaches with beautiful volcanic rocks for well-deserved breaks. All the ingredients are there to spend a day full of sensations in the heart of the Gorges de l'Allier!