The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Châtel are Thonon-les-Bains, Château d'Oex and Angon. In the area of Châtel you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Thonon-les-Bains is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 37 km away from Châtel. You can reach it in about 45 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 2024
"Leonardo is a friendly and professional guide who offers a relaxed but technical experience for beginners."Mario · July 2025
From 135CHF
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
"Fantastic trip and actually very very enjoyable. The guide was FANTASTIC, and actually to be honest I was very far from expert (or even intermediate or beginner) at it all. I was rescued a few times from my own lack of ability.
Extremely beautiful experience and truly unique. I WOULD do it again absolutely and I recommend it wholeheartedly!"Steven · August 2025
"Fantastic trip and actually very very enjoyable. The guide was FANTASTIC, and actually to be honest I was very far from expert (or even intermediate or beginner) at it all. I was rescued a few times from my own lack of ability.
Extremely beautiful experience and truly unique. I WOULD do it again absolutely and I recommend it wholeheartedly!"
Experience this unique via ferrata during which you will descend from the beautiful mountain village of Mürren. Take in the panoramic view of the surrounding Alps while you climb down steep walls, and cross deep gorges, feeling like a special agent in a Hollywood movie. Tour programme -
This is the perfect tour for all those who want to live an experience full of adrenaline while discovering new amazing places. With our adventurous rafting on the Dora Baltea, in addition to an exciting route with technical passages, you will enjoy unique views of the Ariver gorges, vineyards and
Close to Lake Annecy, you have an amazing opportunity to try out canyoning with your friends and family. The canyon of Angon offers a lot of small jumps and slides that will provide you with a lot of laughter and fun, making it perfect for kids from the age of 8. The three waterfalls which you have