At our base in Thonon-les-Bains (9 Chemin de la Ballastière, 74200 Thonon-les-Bains)
Details
All afloat for an exciting activity! Also called white water swimming, hydrospeed is more challenging than rafting. Available from 14 years old, in groups of 7 people maximum, you will be equipped with a foam float, fins and a reinforced suit and you will learn to feel and use the multiple movements of water. You can even throw yourself into the water on the Dranse river with your guide and easily navigate on your own. In a nutshell, prepare for a blast!
Tour programme- Preparation:
We start directly at our base in Thonon after putting on our high-quality equipment and getting to know the rest of the group.
- Tour:
Our starting point is located close to the base, and going there by private bus will allow you to get in the thick of it very quickly. We will then be on the Dranse for a refreshing hour.
- Arrival:
In the end, we will finish our adventure on our private arrival area and you can relax during the bus ride back to the base. You can take a shower there, talk about your experience and refresh yourself at the restaurant of the base.
Tour facts
- River: Dranse (difficulty level: class III)
- Description: The Dranse winds through the Alps to Lake Geneva, with a large flow allowing all types of white water activities during spring and summer.
- Distance: 5km
- Total duration: 2hrs
- Time on the river: 1h
Included Services
- High-quality hydrospeed
- Certified hydrospeed guide
- Neoprene equipment (neoprene suit, neoprene slippers, flippers, life jacket, helmet)
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Towel
Requirements
- Minimum age: 14 years old
- Minimum height: 1.45m
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
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Do I need to know how to swim, and is it safe for children?
Yes, swimming ability is a requirement to participate. The minimum age for this activity is 14 years.
Will this be too challenging if my group has never done it before?
Hydrospeed is described as more challenging than rafting, but you will be with a guide and learn how to navigate the river on your own.
What is included in the price?
The price includes the complete high-quality equipment (neoprene suit, neoprene slippers, flippers, life jacket, helmet), a certified hydrospeed guide, and the transfer to the starting point and back to the base.
What should I bring along?
You only need to bring your swimwear and a towel.
How long does the tour last?
The total duration of the activity is 2 hours, of which you will spend about 1 hour on the Dranse river.
Are there any other requirements to participate?
Yes, you must have a minimum height of 1.45m and be in good physical health.
Where do we meet for the activity?
The meeting point is at the provider's base in Thonon, where the tour also ends.
From
55 €
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The activity Hydrospeed on the Dranse River by Evolution 2 Thonon - Lac Léman in Thonon-les-Bains is available every day, from August 20, 2026 through September 30, 2026. Each day offers 3 start times between 8:30 and 13:15. Sessions last 2 hours and are offered as private activities for up to 99 participants. Prices start from €55.00.
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