Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pau
Overview
Located in the heart of the Argelès-Gazost Valley, our course on the Gave de Pau will allow you to admire Nature and the surrounding peaks from a whole new point of view.
Rafting, and more generally white water navigation, are unmissable activities for a successful stay in the Pyrenees.
Our smiling and motivated team will receive you with kindness and will make you spend an exceptional moment which will be part of your most beautiful holiday memories.
What's Included
- Supervision by a qualified instructor, vest, helmet, paddle, complete thermal equipment adapted to the weather, professional liability insurance.
Meeting Location
26 Rue de Couscouillet
65260 Villelongue, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Our half-day on the Gave de Pau from Villelongue is a good way to tackle the rapids in a group or with the family on the most beautiful course in the Vallée des Gaves.
You choose the boat you like. The stability of our rafts and mini-rafts will reassure the whole family. The canoe (hot dog) will delight the adventurer duos and the kayak (ait boat) will prove to be the best ally of the hotheads who will face the rapids alone! In any case, you will be able to fill up on sensations accompanied by your instructor.
By booking in the spring, you enjoy the tumult of the turquoise water resulting from the melting snow. As summer sets in, the course softens somewhat to become a superb playground, which continues to happily jostle young and old in complete safety!
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please bring: swimsuit, bath towel, pair of closed shoes (will get wet), tether cord if you wear glasses.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (12)
Q: Are there any weight restrictions for kayaking?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-362013P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (12)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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The maximum weight capacity for kayaking is 340 lbs / 154 kg.
Nov 2021No experience is necessary! Beginners are welcome on all of our kayak tours. Most of our guests have never been in a sea kayak before. Anyone in average physical condition may join a kayak tour. If you can hike or bike, you can paddle our sea kayaks. You do not need any swimming skills either.
The only prerequisite is a healthy spirit of curiosity and adventure.
Regardless of age or skill level you will find that our expeditions offer enough flexibility to make your experience with us safe and rewarding. We will show you proper sea kayaking technique and water safety before leaving the beach. And your expert guides will be with you throughout the adventure to give you pointers and improve your skills.
Sep 2022Your safety is City Balloon Tours’s number one concern. In general, sea kayaking is safer than most other outdoor pursuits, even bicycling.
Jan 2023If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- Supervision by a qualified instructor, vest, helmet, paddle, complete thermal equipment adapted to the weather, professional liability insurance.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pau is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-day sailing on the Gave de Pau will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Supervision by a qualified instructor, vest, helmet, paddle, complete thermal equipment adapted to the weather, professional liability insurance.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Please bring: swimsuit, bath towel, pair of closed shoes (will get wet), tether cord if you wear glasses.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
