Esprit Rivières

The 2026 season has started in the Southern French Alps, and the first guided trips are already underway in the Tinée valley.As every year, the trout fishing opening marks the return of long days on wild mountain rivers, deep in the preserved landscapes of the Mercantour. Early season conditions are typical of alpine rivers: cold […]

Esprit Rivières was born from a simple idea: sharing a sincere, respectful and immersive approach to rivers.Between mountain fly fishing, riverside bivouacs, packrafting and exploring the wild valleys of the Tinée and Ubaye, this project brings together an entire world shaped by years spent on the water. The website lets you discover the guiding trips

Christmas is just around the corner, bringing with it the desire to offer a gift that truly means something. This year, step off the beaten path and place a fly fishing gift voucher under the tree.A day by the water, mountain landscapes, personalised guiding — and above all, an experience that stays with you long after it’s over.

Mountain lakes reveal a very different side of fly fishing.Here, time slows down, landscapes open wide, and every rise becomes a true event. Between crystal-clear reflections, gentle winds and often wary fish, fly fishing on lakes requires observation, patience and precision.It is a practice that is both demanding and deeply rewarding — where as much pleasure comes

Summer passes quickly, and before we know it, autumn is already here.The off-season begins — quieter, calmer — as the colours change and the mountains slowly settle into a truly special atmosphere. This is one of my favourite times of the year, just before the rivers close. A season I particularly enjoy for navigating, fly fishing, and