Rodeo Rafting on the Dranse River in Thonon-les-Bains
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Activity
Rafting
Minimum age
12 years
Languages
English, French
Included
Transfer
Difficulty
Moderate
Details
Prepare your paddles, this section of the Dranse hosted the Canoe Kayak World Cup! This rafting tour offers a small sports initiation including swimming in the currents. Besides this, there are tumultuous rapids on our program. All this only 1 km away from Lake Geneva - for your visual pleasure!
Tour programme- Preparation:
We start directly at our base in Thonon after putting on our high-quality equipment and getting to know the rest of the group.
- Tour:
Our starting point is located close to the base, and going there by private bus will allow you to get in the thick of it very quickly. We will then be on the Dranse for a refreshing hour.
- Arrival:
In the end, we will finish our adventure on our private arrival area and you can relax during the bus ride back to the base. You can take a shower there, talk about your experience and refresh yourself at the restaurant of the base.
Tour facts
- River: Dranse (difficulty level: class III)
- Description: The Dranse winds through the Alps to Lake Geneva, with a large flow allowing all types of white water sports during spring and summer.
- Distance: 6 km
- Total duration: 2 hrs
- Time on the river: 1 h
Included services
- High-quality raft
- Rafting gear (wetsuit, neoprene jacket, neoprene slippers, life jacket, helmet)
- Certified rafting guide
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base
- Photos (optional)
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Towel
Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
Top-notch team, magnificent scenery, excellent geographical explanations from the guides.
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Katherine · FamilyItaly · July 2026
The guys were great! It was a fun experience, but there wasn't much water, so it felt more like a bumper car than a rafting trip. They still managed to make it fun and full of adrenaline.
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João · Group of friendsSwitzerland · October 2025
Incredible experience, great instructor, very friendly and reassuring.
Would do it again
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Will this be too challenging if my group has never done it before?
This tour is a great way to get into rafting and includes a small sports initiation. The river is class III, which means you can expect some fun rapids, but reviews confirm that the trip is exciting without being too scary.
Do I need to know how to swim, and is it safe for children?
Yes, you must know how to swim to participate. The minimum age for this activity is 12 years.
What is included in the price?
The price includes a high-quality raft, all necessary rafting gear (wetsuit, neoprene jacket and slippers, life jacket, helmet), a certified guide, and the transfer to the start of the tour and back to the base. Photos are available as an optional extra.
What should I bring with me?
All you need to bring is your swimwear and a towel.
How long does the activity last?
The total duration of the activity is 2 hours, which includes about 1 hour of rafting on the river.
Where do we meet?
The tour starts and ends at the provider's base in Thonon. You will be taken to the river's starting point by a private bus and brought back to the base after the tour.
Will I get wet?
Yes, you will definitely get wet. The tour includes opportunities for swimming in the river currents. A full rafting gear including a wetsuit is provided to ensure you stay comfortable.
Are there showers and changing rooms at the base?
Yes, at the base, you can take a shower after the tour. There is also a restaurant where you can get refreshments.
Can I jump from rocks into the water?
Yes, the tour includes opportunities for swimming in the river currents. Reviews also mention that there are spots where you can jump into the water from boulders.
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