The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Gstaad-Saanen are Château d'Oex, Boltigen and Interlaken. In the area of Gstaad-Saanen you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Château d'Oex is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 15 km away from Gstaad-Saanen. You can reach it in about 18 min by car.
"It was a beautiful gorge.
It was a different one than what we booked, but that doesn't matter. - This one was really cool. 😁
And the guides were super friendly & helpful. We laughed so much.
Just great. 😄"Manuela, July 25, 2024
Classic Rafting on the Simme RiverOur rafting on the Simme river is a must for all nature lovers. This alpine river meanders through an unspoilt valley in one of the most beautiful regions of Switzerland: the Simmental. Its gentle flow is ideal for beginners as well as for families with young teenagers who want to enjoy the breathtaking scenery. But don't worry, you will not get bored: the tour also has a few rapids to keep the fun alive! Tour programme - Preparation: We meet you at the train station in Därstetten or at the meeting point determined after the reservation, where we present and explain the activity. Then, the equipment will be provided and you have time to get changed. When you are ready, we will transport you to the starting point, which takes us 10 min by bus. - Tour: Then it's time to get on the water. Between rapids, you will have time to enjoy the idyllic setting of this charming region. Listen to your guide, who will tell you when to paddle, for maximum fun! - Return: Once we reach the arrival point, we're just 2 min away from our meeting point. Tour facts - River: Simme (difficulty level: class II-IV) - Description: The Simme is the ideal river for rafting; between idyllic landscapes and fun rapids, it guarantees a great time for nature lovers. - Route: from Boltigen to Därstetten - Total duration: 3.5 hrs - Time on the river: 1.5 h Included services - Complete high-quality raft - Rafting gear (neoprene wetsuit and shoes, windbreaker, vest and helmet conforming to current standards) - Qualified rafting guide - Transfer to the starting point and back to the base Bring along - Swimwear - Sun cream - Towel - Glasses lace Requirements - Minimum age: 10 years old - Swimming ability - Physical health, no medical contraindications
"It was a great experience.
The guides were very nice and made a lot of effort to make us feel safe and to ensure we had a good time.
Thank you, we'd be happy to do it again."Siegfried, August 18, 2024
"Fantastic time having fun in the Alps. Stan kept the pace up and made sure everyone felt safe. Yes I would recommend doing this- Challenge yourself!"Paul, May 29, 2018
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