The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Lausanne are Thonon-les-Bains, Château d'Oex and Angon. In the area of Lausanne you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Thonon-les-Bains is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 76 km away from Lausanne. You can reach it in about 79 min by car.
"Leonardo is a friendly and professional guide who offers a relaxed but technical experience for beginners."Mario · July 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 recommended! A bit more challenging and challenging than I expected, to be honest, but so incredibly cool! Excellent guidance that exuded confidence. I did it with two boys aged 10 and 12, and we as parents..."
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
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
The Angon canyon and its waterfall invite you to discover a unique rocky environment, perfect for all levels and composed of 3 abseiling sections. During this canyoning tour close to Annecy and its lake, you will progress, with our certified canyoning guide, through very aesthetic limestone walls.