Rafting in Noguera Pallaresa

In the province of Lleida you will find the Noguera Pallaresa, which is the largest river in the Pyrenees National Park and is of special interest for rafting. Rafting in the Noguera Pallaresa is an unparalleled adventure that you must dare to experience, this star modality of adventure water sports, steals the attention of all visitors.

The beautiful river rises at an altitude of more than 2000 metres in Pla de Beret, located in Valle de Aran and crosses the regions of Pallars Sobirà and Pallars Jussà and flows into the river Segre after a distance of 145 kilometres. The river Noguera Pallaresa is internationally known for having some incredible rapids in the peninsula. In this place, white water sports began, one of the pioneering places in Spain in this activity of rafting.

The basins that sustain the river Noguera are very extensive and are characterised by the incredible peaks that surround it.

Rafting season

The rafting season on the Noguera Pallaresa begins at the end of February and ends in October, but it is worth mentioning that the best time to practice this sport is during the thaw, in the months of May to June, as, at this time, the river increases its flow and it is perfect to practice this sport.

Fun rafting in Noguera Pallaresa, dare!

The rafting descent starts in Llavorsí and ends at the exit of the Collegats gorge, where there is a car park. It is also possible to shorten this descent in several parts of the 35-kilometre route, which can be completed in just one day, as this river has a high volume and the current is quite fast every day. This means that the descent is not so heavy because there is no wear and tear on the paddle, as the water takes care of the motor work.

The route from Llavorsí to Rialp is well known for rapids such as the moleta, the Spanish quarter or the angel's jump, the fourth long jump, all of which have an incredible flow. All these rapids are of a high level, making the Noguera rafting one of the most fun in Spain and Europe.

The Shalom Circuit

After the 3 kilometres of the rushing Sort stream, you will run through the slalom course, here the flow is a little slacker. Afterwards the descent becomes bumpy again, so keep an eye on the road.

Without enormous technical difficulties and always guided by experts through the flow, you will enjoy a very agitated descent through waves that will make water enter continuously into the rafting raft, which provides a sensation of speed in the river that has a medium difficulty.

Thanks to all these adventures along the route, you can fully enjoy a rafting descent. Therefore, if you want to enjoy a real rafting, in every sense of the word, with a significant volume of water and with fun rapids of great level, the descent in Rafting in Noguera Pallaresa is one of the best activities that you have in Spain to experience pure adrenaline in water sports.