Watersport Things To Do in Chamonix — 3 of Our Favourites

Have you been rafting and are looking for the next challenge? Are you ready for an amazing white water experience? Take on the swirling rapids, the beautiful scenery and churning waves of the alpine river with expert supervision and full safety equipment!

Hydrospeeding is body rafting down the rapids. Wearing a full wetsuit, with flippers to propel you along and a foam river sledge that serves as both a rudder and a shield, the idea is to descend the river head first, using the currents.

There are two hydrospeed trips available of varying duration and difficulty:

Passy Discovery - 2hrs on the river & 3hrs total time including briefing & transfer

Suitable for families with kids from 11 years old. 8km of navigation with 6 rapids with views of the Mont-Blanc, it's ideal for a first approach of the white-water rafting.

Chamonix Action - 1hr155min on the river & 2hr30 total time including briefing & transfer

The 6km course in Chamonix is the sportiest on offer - also on the Arve River (same as the Passy), but starting from Chamonix, it's narrower & faster with more rapids! Children have to be 14 years old to take part.

The above activities are restricted to summer months only (usually May to mid-September, weather dependent).

Are you ready for an amazing white water rafting experience? Take on the swirling rapids, the beautiful scenery and churning waves of the alpine river with expert supervision and full safety equipment! Rafting is the ultimate white water team sport. The rafts can take between 4 and 10 people; it's an excellent way of sharing the thrill of a river descent with others and exploring otherwise inaccessible countryside.

There are two rafting trips available of varying duration and difficulty:

Passy Discovery - 1hr15 on the river & 2hr30 total time including briefing & transfer

Suitable for families with kids from 8 years old. 8km of navigation with 6 rapids with views of the Mont-Blanc, it's ideal for a first approach of the white-water rafting.

Chamonix Action - 45min on the river & 2hr total time including briefing & transfer

The 6km course in Chamonix is the sportiest on offer - also on the Arve River (same as the Passy), but starting from Chamonix, it's narrower & faster with more rapids! Children have to be 10 years old to take part.

The above activities are restricted to summer months only (usually May to mid-September, weather dependent).

On the Arve in Chamonix and Passy, try rafting, hydrospeed, canoraft, or airboat. These routes are ideal for beginners and offer spectacular views of Mont Blanc while you navigate the river. For those looking for something different, you can also head to the Dranse near Thonon-les-Bains, considered one of the most beautiful rivers in Haute-Savoie, or even the Dora Baltea on the Italian side for a more challenging adventure.

Stand up paddle is also available for a more relaxed experience. Discover the sport during a fun morning session on Lake Passy in a stunning natural setting, or enjoy a full-day paddle excursion on Lake Annecy or Lake Geneva, surrounded by spectacular scenery.

With options suitable for beginners, families, groups of friends, and special occasions such as birthdays or stag and hen parties, these activities are a great way to enjoy the mountains and rivers of the region in summer.