Rafting on the Dranse
Everyone on board, paddle in hand: the Dranse takes care of the rest.
- Beginner
Description
Looking for rafting near Thonon-les-Bains?
🚣 Climb aboard a raft seating up to 7 or 8 on the Dranse in Haute-Savoie, with rapids, rocks and calmer stretches along the way.
🌊 Led by a state-certified guide, you paddle as a team and fill up on adrenaline, from age 8.
🏔️ A moment to share with friends or family, right in the heart of the Alps.
- Beginner
📍 Meet at the Takamaka Léman base in Féternes, near Thonon-les-Bains: a shuttle of about 10 minutes then takes you to the put-in on the Dranse.
⏱️ Allow around 2 hours in total, including 1 hour on the water for the classic descent.
👧 The classic descent is open from age 8 (or 1.25 m tall), as long as you can swim and are in good physical shape. For bigger thrills, the special descent, from age 14, offers 1 hour 15 on the water and more committed rapids.
🦺 We lend you a neoprene wetsuit and boots, a life jacket and a helmet: just bring swimwear and a towel.
🚿 Changing rooms, toilets, a big car park, a food truck and a picnic area are waiting for you at the base.
📅 The season runs from early May to late September.
⚠️ Not recommended for pregnant women, people with a medical condition or older people.
📸 Photos and videos of your descent are available as an extra, on site. 🚗 Activity shuttles are included, but getting to the base is up to you.
How the activity works
🏁 Gear up.
🚌 Shuttle up.
🎓 Get briefed
🌊 Hit the water
Why choose Takamaka ?
🏔️ Takamaka brings 30 years of experience in white water and mountain sports, and the Takamaka Léman team puts that know-how to work on the Dranse.
🚣 In rafting, everything is a team effort: a state-certified guide on board steers, teaches you to paddle in rhythm and tells you what to do if someone falls in, right from the briefing.
🌊 The Dranse mixes technical sections and calmer stretches through its gorges, a varied course that suits a first descent just as well as a craving for thrills.
😄 In the boat as at the base, our spirit stays simple: kindness, availability and good humour.
FAQ
Which rafting descent should I choose on the Dranse ?
The classic descent, from age 8, has 1 hour on the water: ideal for a first go or a family outing. The special descent, from age 14, lasts 1 hour 15 and brings more committed rapids for thrill-seekers.
What’s the minimum age for rafting, and do I need to be sporty?
From age 8 (or 1.25 m) for the classic descent, as long as you can swim and are in good physical shape. No previous experience is needed.
Is rafting on the Dranse dangerous ?
Every descent is led by a state-certified guide. You’re kitted out with a wetsuit, a life jacket and a helmet, and a full briefing comes before you set off.
How long does a rafting trip last?
Allow about 2 hours in total, briefing, kit and shuttle included, with 1 to 1 hour 15 on the water.
What should I bring for rafting ?
Just swimwear and a towel. We lend you the neoprene wetsuit and boots, life jacket and helmet.
How do I book rafting near Thonon-les-Bains?
Call +33 4 50 71 89 15 or email leman@takamaka.fr.
Can I get photos of my descent ?
Yes, you can view and buy photos and videos of your descent on site.