The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Villars-sur-Ollon are Château d'Oex, Thonon-les-Bains and Angon. In the area of Villars-sur-Ollon you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Château d'Oex is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 46 km away from Villars-sur-Ollon. You can reach it in about 61 min by car.
"It was a great adventure. We really enjoyed it. The guides were great and super friendly."MARITZA, July 5, 2025
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Hydrospeed on the Sarine RiverHydrospeed is intended for sporty people who don't mind getting their nose wet. Equipped with a float and fins, you can move easily, while taking advantage of the current and waves of the Sarine. Tour programme You arrive at our base at the scheduled time where you first have time to equip yourself (we have private facilities where you can change); a free car park is available on site. After the bus ride to the departure point, your guide gives you a theoretical introduction on safety, in order to live an experience without risks. In the water, you will let yourself be carried by the currents and you can surf the waves. We also pass through the Vanel gorges. When arriving at our final point, you will be taken back to our base where a small snack is offered. Tour facts - River: Sarine (difficulty level: class II-III) - Description: Passing through 3 magnificent gorges, the Sarine is a white water river in the mountain which is perfect to work on your technique and play endlessly, as its level of difficulty is increasing steadily. - Route: from Saanen to Rougemont - Distance: 7 km - Total duration: 3.5 to 4 hrs (with breaks) - Time on the river: 1.5 to 2 hrs Included services - High quality board made of foam or plastic, flippers - Neoprene equipment (wetsuit reinforced at the legs to avoid shocks, life jacket, helmet) - Qualified hydrospeed guide - Transfer to the starting point and back to the base Bring along - Swimwear - Towel - Glasses lace Requirements - Minimum age: 14 years - Physical health (being sportive) - Swimming ability
"Highly recommend !!! It was such a cool and fun experience. We had our own boat and super fun instructor as we were with 4. It was so much fun! "Marly, August 24, 2024
"Incredible experience. If you get a clear day, you can see the snow-capped mountains while you're doing the via ferrata. The guide was very clear and helpful in taking better photos of the route."
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