Rafting en eaux vives à Morzine et Avoriaz
Do you love water?
Are you a thrill-seeker?
Morzine has just what you need! The Alps are renowned for their white water activities, promising pure fun for all ages. Come and enjoy a fun-filled half-day for groups n Haute-Savoie. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend an unforgettable, fun-filled day.
If you like thrills… Rafting is for you! With friends or family, in groups of 6 to 8 people per boat, you’ll take on the eddies and currents of the Dranse… Departure is near Morzine and you’ll arrive in the vicinity of Thonon-les-Bains on a trip down the Dranse, cool, thrilling and adrenalin-fuelled.
White water rafting with Evolution 2
White water rafting with Star-Ski Sports
Hydrospeed outing with Star-Ski Sports
Hydrospeed trip with Indiana’Ventures
Rafting avec Indiana’Ventures
But what is rafting?
Rafting is a sport practised in white water aboard an inflatable raft.
You’ll start this activity with a brief introduction to the equipment and how to use it, plus safety techniques. Once you’ve donned your helmets and safety equipment, all you have to do is jump into your boat and you’re ready to go!
Armed with oars and several team-mates, the aim is to descend rivers, torrents and rapids while staying… In the boat! Team spirit, challenging yourself and an outdoor activity… Rafting is an intense, thrilling sport.
Compared with other less stable craft, rafting allows you to descend rapids that are not necessarily accessible by kayak or canoe.
Rafting gives you the chance to push yourself to the limit and soak up the thrills, even if you’ve never done any white-water sports before.
What equipment is needed for this type of activity?
Here’s a short list of the equipment you’ll be provided with: a raft fitted with footstraps to support the paddler and a lifeline to hold on to in the event of a fall into the water; a paddle; a lifejacket; a helmet that must be specific to rafting and protect the ears; a wetsuit that will be thicker or thinner depending on the period of activity; and rafting shoes.
Is it dangerous?
Like all mountain activities, rafting is not dangerous if you pay close attention to your instructor’s instructions. You should know that the instructor has a state diploma, is trained to intervene if necessary and knows the river by heart.
Rafting is accessible as soon as you can swim and are comfortable in the water. However, on technical rivers, a minimum age is often required.
A not-to-be-missed experience for anyone staying in Morzine this summer! Want to try something different? Our Morzine residents offer you the chance to experience canyoning with your family or friends.
After this expedition, if you need to cool off for longer, you’ll find the lakes around Morzine or our swimming pool next to the Palais des Sports in Morzine. Don’t hesitate to consult our Summer Activities pages to help you plan your stay.
