The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Évian-les-Bains are Thonon-les-Bains, Château d'Oex and Angon. In the area of Évian-les-Bains you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Thonon-les-Bains is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 10 km away from Évian-les-Bains. You can reach it in about 17 min by car.
"It was a lot of fun. We did the easy descent as we were unexperienced. It was not too easy and not boring at all. We had an 10 year old with us. Hé wasn’t frightened at all but enjoyed it. And we had a cold swim in the river as well."Bart, July 19, 2024
"Great management team. Thanks to Cyril and Fred. We had a wonderful time with you. We highly recommend this place."Patrice, August 13, 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
"Very well supervised by Paul, in complete safety, we are beginners.
A first abseil of 35 m impressive, then other shorter ones where we ended up being more comfortable.
Slides, jumps (if desired) very exotic."
Our 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
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!
Enjoy an introduction to rafting on the Dranse river with this discovery tour, rated class II on a scale from I to VI. Anyone of 8 years or older can participate. You can start on calm rapids and choose to go on more tumultuous areas during your descent. The proximity to the Jura mountains and Lake