Rafting, canyoning? The two terms are very often confused. Rafting (and not "rafting" as some may write) is an activity practiced in a boat, whereas canyoning is practiced directly in the water (although during a rafting trip you often end up in the water... Trust the (slightly) joking instructors at Arteka!)
Thus you will sail at the height of Bidarray, on a portion of river between Ossès and Bidarray. You will cross passages called "rapids", a section where the waters are agitated to spice up your descent and get your adrenaline pumping!
In order to manoeuvre the inflatable boat (between 5 and 8 people on board at Arteka), you will be equipped with one paddle per crew member.
Very stable, these discipline specific boats are unsinkable. Some parts of rivers inaccessible by "classic" boats can be used for rafting.
Depending on the difficulty of the route chosen for the Pyrenees rafting trip, the stability of the boat allows the most adventurous to take on the biggest rapids.
ARTEKA Bidarray Rafting boats can accommodate 5 to 9 people. They are inflatable boats, very stable on the water.
The monitor is in your raft. He acts as a helmsman, and steers the boat. His role is to guide you throughout the descent. All our instructors are qualified and certified.
For the more adventurous, other boats can be offered such as mini-raft or canoraft (also known as Basque hot dog kayak), which are two-seater inflatable river kayaks.he Basque Country canoe in an inflatable version!
From the Basque word "Errobi", the Nive is a river that originates in Esterençuby. The river flows happily through the Basque villages of the valley, and contributes to the beauty of the idyllic landscapes around Cambo-les-Bains, Ustaritz and as far as Bayonne.
While passing through Bidarray, she gets into the dance and offers you a sensational moment. A real treat, for young and old!
From Bidarray rafting, pay attention to your surroundings and keep your eyes open: you may come across pottoks, a very old breed of small horse native to the region and living in semi-liberty in the mountains. When the weather is fine, you may even be lucky enough to see some foals...
The maned sheep also populate the Basque hills, a species recognizable to its curved horns and their black head and legs.
If you look at the sky, vultures, hawks, buzzards and their friends will greet you.
If you are looking for south west rafting or rafting Aquitaine, more precisely rafting Biarritz, rafting Bayonne, rafting Itxassou, rafting Espelette, rafting Saint Jean de Luz, rafting Hendaye or rafting Landes, the appointment is given : direction Bidarray !
