Tours/Chamonix/Rafting at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Rafting at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix

4.8(12)Chamonix1 hour
VIATOR5.0(6)TRIPADVISOR4.7(6)

Description

Descend the cold and tumultuous waters of Mont-Blanc, crossing the village of Chamonix and extraordinary view of the glaciers! `Go rafting at the foot of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps!

Tour Options

Rafting at the foot of Mont Blanc in Chamonix

Highlights

Supervision by professional guides
Transport at the start of the activity
Complete equipment for the activity

What's included

Included
Supervision by professional guides
Transport at the start of the activity
Complete equipment for the activity
Not included
Snacks

Traveller Ratings

4.8
12 reviews
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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(12)

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Raftingchicamocha
July 5, 2026
100/10 amazing experience

An amazing experience from start to finish! Rafting in Chamonix was exciting, fun, and well organized. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and the guides were professional, friendly, and made everyone feel safe throughout the trip. Whether you're a beginner or looking for an adrenaline rush, this is an activity you shouldn't miss. I would definitely do it again. Highly recommended!

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Chad_B
June 29, 2026
Had a great experience...

Had a great experience with my wife and 2 kids - 9 and 12. The 9-year-old was a little scared a few times but nothing major. A fun mix of casual rafting with a few more lively spots.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family had a great experience with us. It's completely normal for younger adventurers to feel a little nervous at times, and we're glad your 9-year-old was able to enjoy the trip overall. We love that balance of calm sections and exciting rapids—it makes the adventure fun for everyone! We hope to welcome you, your wife, and your kids back for another rafting adventure in the future. Safe travels!

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Todd_S
June 22, 2026
Great rafting in Chamonix!

Had a great rafting trip in Chamonix! Started well before the town and continued quite a ways after town. Then had a quick swim in the chilly water. Our guide was great!

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear you had such a great rafting trip with us. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed the route, the refreshing swim in the chilly water, and especially the guidance of our team. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Chamonix for another adventure on the river soon!

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Trail04589568683
June 20, 2026
Exciting and Fun

Fantastic experience. Time and money well spent. Fun for all ages. The crew was exceptional.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience and felt it was time and money well spent. Knowing that everyone, regardless of age, had fun means a lot to us. We'll be sure to share your kind words with our crew—they'll be delighted to know they helped make your adventure so memorable. We hope to welcome you back on the river for another unforgettable rafting experience!

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Benjamin_S
June 16, 2026
Great activity

Super fun. Great for older kids. All equipment including wet suits provided and water shoes provided. Have a great time.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had such a fun experience and that the equipment, including wetsuits and water shoes, helped make your adventure comfortable and enjoyable. We hope to welcome you and your family back to the Arve River for another unforgettable rafting adventure!

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Ryan_K
August 13, 2025
Excellent outing!

Rafting trip was amazing! First time doing this and was absolutely amazing...10 year old was on the raft and he did just fine. Guides were amazing and very thorough. If you are thinking about going, book it!

Operator response

We're thrilled to hear that your first rafting experience was such a success and that your 10-year-old had a great time too! Safety and fun are our top priorities, so it's fantastic to know our guides made you feel confident and well prepared. Thank you for recommending us—it truly means a lot. We hope to welcome you and your family back for another adventure on the river soon!

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Fairfax_M
July 29, 2025
Don't miss this one!

This is a great intro to rafting. Lots of excitement without getting too intense. Ivan gets your group working together and having fun in no time, and takes care of everything. He is a great multilingual and hilarious. If you can make time for it and have a few friends or family with you, this is a no brainer. Go for it. Your family will love the videos.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed your rafting introduction and that it was both exciting and accessible for your group. Ivan will be especially pleased to read your kind words—he always puts a lot of energy into making sure everyone feels comfortable, works together, and has a great time on the river. And yes, the videos do make fantastic memories 📸 We’d love to welcome you again for another adventure—maybe something a bit more intense next time if you’re up for it!

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Jessica G
July 19, 2025
Rafting in Chamonix

This rafting trip was extremely well put together. The guide, Ivan, was extraordinary. He clearly loves his job and made the trip exceptional for us. And, what an experience to say you have rafted in a glacier river? I mean...wow. it was truly worth every penny.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an exceptional experience on the river. Ivan will be especially happy to know his passion and dedication made your trip even more memorable—he truly loves what he does, and it shows. Rafting on a glacier-fed river is indeed a unique experience, and we’re glad you enjoyed every moment of it. Your words mean a lot to our entire team. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

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Miranda_G
July 12, 2025
Definitely do this experience

Highlight of our trip! Our guides Tanya and Iban (spelling unsure) were amazing and so much fun! Such an interesting way to see the mountains. The rapids were fun and not scary and we all were laughing throughout the ride.

Operator response

Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that your trip was a highlight and that you enjoyed discovering the mountains from the river. It’s great to know the rapids felt fun and accessible while still bringing plenty of excitement and laughter. We’ll also make sure to pass your kind words on to Tanya and Iban — they’ll be really happy to hear they helped make your experience so memorable. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!

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Nicolas C
July 1, 2025
Top experience

One of the funnest experiences that I’ve had, also I was accommodated into another time on the same day despite a cancellation from another group (need a minimum number of people to do it) which was appreciated

Operator response

Thank you very much for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience with us. Flexibility is very important to us, and we’re glad we were able to accommodate you despite the last-minute cancellation. We look forward to welcoming you again soon for another adventure!

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