Hydrospeeding
Exciting one hour hydrospeed excursion down the river in Thonon Les Bains
This is an amazing activity where you can have fun on the river, suitable for good swimmers from 14 years and above.
You don't need to be a cross channel swimmer for this activity, but you need to like water and be at home in it! The most important thing is to learn the art of using fins. Once this is achieved hydrospeed is a piece of cake. Your guide will explain the basics of navigating down the river, how to enter and get out of the current and the rules of safety.
Meeting at Thonon les Bains, the activity lasts approximately one hour. There will be a maximum of 20 people per group.
Hydrospeeding is suitable for strong swimmers from the age of 14 upwards.
What to bring
Swimsuit and towel.
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Avoriaz
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La Folie Douce Bar
Located in Avoriaz
The first Folie Douce opened in 1980 and it quickly became the place to be for après-ski on the slopes. This is thanks to their unique combination of live music, DJs, dancers and performers.
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Le Fangle mountain restaurant
Located in Avoriaz
During the winter you can take your lunches in the heart of the fabulous skiing area Les Portes Du Soleil because Le Fangle is a mountain restaurant located on the slopes heading down from Avoriaz to Morzine.
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Mamo's Café Lindarets
Located in Avoriaz - Les Lindarets
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, this is a beautiful spot to grab some food during a long day in the mountains.
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Les Ancelles Restaurant
Located in Avoriaz
Traditional bar and restaurant accessible on skis in winter or by foot in summer, within close reach of the Cascade des Brochaux.
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Le Refuge des Brochaux Restaurant
Located in Avoriaz
Accessible in summer and winter from the Lindarets plateau, on foot or on skis. This is a popular spot for a sunny lunch on the terrace or a cosy drink inside.
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La Cremaillere Restaurant
Located in Avoriaz - Les Lindarets
Located in the small village of Les Lindarets, specialities at this restaurant include fondue, charcuterie, snails, trout and various snacks.
What to do
Things To Do in Avoriaz
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Aquariaz
Located in Avoriaz
Aquariaz is an aquatic paradise set in the heart of Avoriaz offering a huge water park made up of a gentle flowing indoor river, a slidewinder (an aquatic halfpipe), a toddlers paddling pool and water playhouse, a large pool with natural climbing walls.
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Hydrospeeding
Located in Avoriaz
This is an amazing activity where you can have fun on the river, suitable for good swimmers from 14 years and above.
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Avoscoot Snowmobiling
Located in Avoriaz
Snowmobiling can be a fun, fast, snowy activity. Starting from Avoriaz resort, outings start from 17.30 to midnight, giving you free range of the snow and the Alps.
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Snowshoeing
Located in Avoriaz
Get to know the mountains at a steady pace while being guided by high mountain instructors.
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Night sledging
Located in Avoriaz
Stick on your head torch and enjoy the sledging down the pistes at night.
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Whitewater rafting, near Morzine
Located in Avoriaz
A selection of exhilarating rafting excursions to suit all abilities.
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