The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Arolla are Sierre, Visp and Champdepraz. In the area of Arolla you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Sierre is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 60 km away from Arolla. You can reach it in about 68 min by car.
Rafting on the Vispa River at the Foot of the MatterhornEmbark on an exciting rafting descent down the Vispa, the glacial river par excellence. With family, friends or colleagues, this rafting trip will delight all the thrill-seekers adventurers, from 10 years old. Taking its source at the foot of the Matterhorn glaciers, the Visp changes its mood with the seasons: from quiet and playful, it becomes fast and quivering in the summer, when the snow melts - come and try it for yourself! Tour programme - Preparation: We welcome you at the Camping Mühleye 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 20min by bus. - Tour: The guide will accompany you and tell you when to paddle. - Arrival: Once we reach the arrival point, we're just 2 min away from our meeting point. If you still need to refresh yourself, you can enjoy the swimming pool at the Visp campsite. There is also the possibility to combine your rafting trip with a relaxing moment in the thermal baths of Brigerbad, located only 10min away. Tour facts - River: Vispa (difficulty level: class II-III) - Description: The Vispa is a river in the Vispertal in the Swiss canton of Valais. It originates from the confluence of the Saaser Vispa and the Matter Vispa and flows into the Rhône. - Route: from Stalden to Viège - Distance: 12 km - Total duration: 2.5 hrs - Time on the river: 1 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 - A minimum normal level of physical fitness, no medical contraindications
"Absolutely recommended! It was an amazing trip and the team... really nice and friendly. We had a lot of fun, enjoyed everything even when the weather was bad and were totally blown away afterwards :-D
Cries out for a repeat!!"Helmut, August 21, 2024
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