White Water Rafting Holidays in the Alps

White Water Rafting Holidays in the Alps

For the ultimate adventure this summer, white water rafting holidays in the Alps make for an exhilarating experience that the whole group will never forget. Discover the mountains from a new perspective as you glide along ancient rivers, ride the rollercoaster of tumbling rapids, and thunder through towering gorges along one of the renowned Alps rafting rivers.

 Whether you’re a beginner paddler, or an experienced rafter, Alpine river rafting is an incredible holiday experience. As part of a family activity holiday, Alps white water rafting makes for an adrenaline fuelled day out, while corporate visitors will find that white water rafting holidays are the ultimate team-building trip.

The best months for white-water rafting holidays in the Alps are May – October, with the early summer offering particularly exciting opportunities for experienced paddlers. Many of the resorts we feature in our portfolio are considered to be top rafting holiday destinations in Europe for beginners, experts, and everyone in between.

Top French Alps River Rafting Destination

The Dranse de Morzine meanders through the mountains to Lake Geneva, and runs right through the popular summer alpine resort of Morzine. With beginner excursions available, children as young as 8 can join in on the excitement, for an incredible family day of white-water rafting.

White Water Rafting in Austria

In Austria the centre for white water rafting holidays is the Tirol region, and the summer resorts of Leogang, St Anton and Lech each offer exciting white water rafting in the Alps. For a wild and natural experience, the Lechtal Nature Park offers white water rafting suitable to all abilities in a beautiful landscape.

Switzerland White Water Rafting Destination

Discover the iconic River Rhone on a white water rafting holiday in Switzerland. In the town of Sierre, accessible from our summer resorts of Crans Montana, Verbier and Zermatt there are exciting rafting experiences for a memorable day in the mountains. Some even offer riverside BBQ lunches!

Where to go River Rafting in the Dolomites

Not far from Madonna di Campiglio, one of our favourite summer resorts in the Dolomites, is the River Noce, where there are white water rafting excursions available for all levels. From family-friendly river rafting in Italy, to more challenging rapids for experienced paddlers, there’s options for all on a white water rafting holiday in Italy.