Tipi Experience — Rafting & Unique Bivouac Adventure on the Ubaye
A unique rafting weekend in the Ubaye Valley
The Raft’Ubaye Tipi Experience is much more than a rafting trip.
It’s a full adventure weekend on the Ubaye River, combining exciting rafting, immersion in nature, and a unique overnight stay in a high-quality tipi camp.
Over two days (two half-days of activity), you raft nearly 20 km of river, with a bivouac night right in the heart of the valley.
This trip is perfect for:
• thrill-seekers
• sporty groups of friends
• bachelor or bachelorette parties
• outdoor weekends in the mountains
• nature and adventure lovers
⭐ Why choose the Tipi Experience?
Because it offers something rare in today’s activities:
👉 time
👉 silence
👉 space
👉 authenticity
Here, you don’t just do the river — you truly experience it.
Sport Rafting on the Ubaye in Spring
In spring (April, May, June), snowmelt makes the Ubaye powerful and generous.
This is the ideal time for dynamic, committed white-water rafting.
Programme
Day 1:
Mainly Class III rapids — perfect for getting into the rhythm and enjoying an intense first day on the river.
Day 2:
After a night in the tipi, the adventure continues on a more explosive section, with continuous Class IV rapids.
👉 A sporty adventure designed for motivated teams ready to be physically involved.
A Unique Tipi Night — Comfortable Bivouac in Nature
At the end of the first day on the river, in the late afternoon, we take the shuttle for just 2 km to bypass a non-navigable section before reaching our eco-camp for the evening and your overnight stay in the tipi.
You’ll sleep in a high-quality Nordic tipi equipped with:
• breathable cotton canvas (natural insulation)
• a welcoming communal space
• comfortable mattresses provided
• a wood stove in spring for a warm and cosy atmosphere
In the evening
• dinner prepared over a wood-fired brazier, or a meal cooked by Nadège (fully certified)
• a friendly moment together around the fire
• a star-filled sky in the heart of the Ubaye Valley
• complete disconnection from everyday life
A true rafting bivouac — in a comfortable and authentic version.
