Rafting is definitely the star activity of the Garonne River, allowing group fun descents in its mighty and swift waters.
Good prospects for water activities this spring in the Val d’Aran, thanks to good snow season that allows us to have excellent levels of water reserves. This is confirmed by the Valley ‘s companies of adventure sports, who have already started with the visits of school groups that combine the activities in the Garonne with snowshoeing in the Pla de Beret.
“The reserves after last fairs and promotions are increasing and everything suggests a great season,” says José Luis García, director of Camins. Certainly, any of these water adventures is a unique experience in contact with nature, where you can appreciate the strength and bravery of the Garonne and breath-taking sceneries along the entire route.
Rafting is definitely the star activity of the Garonne River, allowing group fun descents in its mighty and swift waters after the thaw. Washed away, the crew control the course and direction with the help of oars. It is a sport of low difficulty suitable for all audiences that does not require special physical condition or previous knowledge.
Everyday there are more supporters of the decline in air canoe, an activity that is done in individual pots or for two with monitor and that prints a higher speed fast. It is needed a mini pre-cours, in which the guide gives the basic instructions for a fun, exciting and safe descent at the same time.
Canyoning is an activity to be practised by all the family
This mode is particularly suitable for those who want a more sporting activity, with sleigh water, similar to snow. The navigator is alone against the white water in direct contact with the river, under the control of a guide. It will also necessitate a previous course.
It consists on navigate a canoe specially designed to maintain stability. Lush riparian forests surround the decline alternating calm and rough waters. Valley companies teach introductory and advanced courses, carried out progressively, adapted to each.
Canyoning is one of the most popular activities, halfway between aquatic and terrestrial. It develops in the tributaries of the river Garonne, such as Bausen canyon and the newly equipped canyons in the valley of Toran. Waterfalls, and waterslides delight young and old, so it is an activity that, like rafting, can be practised by all the family. To do canyoning is advised swimming and mountaineering skills and a prior preparation by the help of an instructor.
You can find more information on Valley companies that carry out these activities: Camins, specializing on canyoning and hiking, Deportur and Altisport.
Photos by Deportur