Nov 14

Nov 14 Soul Rafter - Ubaye River

Ex du Bas, AKA the Royal Gorge

On this episode, Soul Rafter takes on the Gorge Royale of the Ubaye River in France. The Ubaye River is a popular whitewater rafting destination for French visitors, but the Ex-Infrans de l'Ubaye is only commercially raftable at specific flows. This was just outside those specific flows, which made it pretty rowdy.

This section of river starts in the idyllic french mountain town of Le Lauzet-Ubaye and goes 4 km before it drops into Lac de Serre-Poncon. If you’re interested in joining us for some amazing French Whitewater please check out Expedition: Alps!

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The raft and some other gear was provided by our good friends at Crazy Water Rafting. Check them out if you’re in France!

Fifteenth episode of Soul Rafter's 19 rivers in 2019 campaign where Rafting Magazine Ambassador Nick Prete attempts to paddle 19 new rivers in 2019..

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Ex du Bas, AKA the Royal Gorge

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