Float 40 km down the Gave de Pau, learn whitewater navigation, and spend a night under the stars with a riverside raclette. This guided two-day rafting bivouac blends technical river practice with rustic mountain cuisine.
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You launch at first light where the mountain still holds a chill and the Gave de Pau pushes bright water around rocks like an impatient guide.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
24–30 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness: you should be comfortable paddling several hours and handling brief carries and uneven terrain at camp.
Wildlife
History
The Gave de Pau valley has been a mountain transit corridor for centuries; its rivers powered mills and connected pastoral communities to lowland markets.
Conservation
The river corridor is ecologically sensitive—pack out all waste, avoid soaps in water, and follow guides’ instructions to minimize bank erosion and disturbance.
Reserve your spot on the Rafting 40km on the Gave de Pau with bivouac today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Carry 3 liters of water
Mountain air and paddling dehydrate; refill points exist but start with 3 L per person.
Wear secure river shoes
Closed-toe shoes with good grip protect feet on rocks and during short portages.
Pack a warm sleeping bag
Even summer nights in the Pyrenees can be chilly at bivouac; choose a 0–5°C bag if unsure.
Bring sunglasses with tether
Glare off the water is constant; a tether keeps sunglasses from becoming river trash.
3 L water reservoir or bottles
Hydration is essential; refill points are limited between stages.
River shoes (closed-toe)
Protects feet on rocks and during wet exits or portages.
summer
Sleeping bag (0–5°C rating)
Keeps you warm during chilly mountain nights at bivouac.
spring
Quick-dry layers and waterproof shell
Helps manage sweat during paddling and wet-weather conditions.
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