19 Oct End of the rafting season 2019 thanks to all
End of the rafting season 2019 thanks to all!
The 2019 season is coming to an end with great weather and a great anticipation to continue our activities next year! We would like to thank all the people who came to discover the Rhône with us. The Google reviews are all very positive and it motivates us to do even better next season!
A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL!
Here is a small retrospective in text and images of this fabulous year:
Spring
Rafting guide training
The spring was quite cool, with medium to low water levels. We trained a SOA guide who passed the exam with flying colours! Congratulations again Emile!
Our rafting guide training SOA I and II will take place in May 2020. Stay tuned!
EVG-EVJF
A succession of bachelor and bachelorette parties were held and were a great success! In funyak and then in rafting from the beginning of June when the water levels allowed it. Our team packages rafting and escapelife or rafting and paintball were successful for these EVG or EVJF days.
Summer
Rafting and funyak: insane levels
The snow cover in the winter of 2018-2019 was considerable. Everything started to melt with the July heatwaves, which brought us unhoped-for and even disproportionate water levels during 1 week when it was not possible to navigate. As soon as these returned to normal, activities resumed and we took advantage of this!
David Fournier's challenge
We had the honour of coaching David Fournier in his challenge to swim the rapids of the Rhône. He attended two whitewater training sessions which enabled him to take up the challenge with optimised safety. Congratulations again David!
Wine tourism: Dégusta'Sion and Emo'Sion
This summer we have introduced a new wine tourism activity: the Degusta'Sion! 4 wines from the cellar of La Brunière accompanied by aperitif boards, tasted on a quiet part of the Rhône between St-Léonard and Conthey. The must of the must is to also take the raclette option! Also available as a package Emo'Sion with a escape life in the old town of Sion followed by a tasting tour. This product combines culture, heritage and landscapes.
Packraft coaching
This year, we carried out three coaching sessions of packraft. This very stable boat allows excursions on class II-III rivers. Coaching allows you to become familiar with white water, its currents, navigation techniques and to know the dangers to better avoid them.
Autumn
Games on the Rhône
The water levels did not allow us to raft the adventure part of the Rhône, so we proposed rafting and funyak games on a quiet part. This was a real success!
Kayak coaching for young retirees
We spent two wonderful afternoons with four young retirees who wanted to familiarise themselves with kayaking before going to Antarctica to visit the icebergs by sea kayak. They were able to learn the basics of kayaking in flat water, to do a descent of a calm section of the Rhone in funyak with wind, in order to get closer to the conditions they will encounter during their trip. We also took the opportunity to give them some practical instructions regarding equipment, clothing, wetsuits and the fight against the cold. There is no age limit for the adventure!
The 2020 season is only 6 months away
New projects and activities are planned. Here is a small preview, for the rest, stay tuned!
Inclusive tourism
In early autumn, we joined the foundation Makingtrax and we are the first Swiss rafting company to do so! It is very important to us to make the Rhône accessible to all types of people. Here is already some information about this page.
Stand-up paddle on the Rhône and Lake Geneva
This year we tested the SUP on the Rhône. It was a success and our testers really enjoyed it. A guide will be trained next year and we will offer this activity on a quiet section of the Rhône and on Lake Geneva.
Outdoor teambuilding - new programmes
We have had several requests for team activities. To meet this demand, we have created new programmes. You can find them on our page Teambuilding.
This winter
We look forward to seeing you next year for new adventures. On our side, we will be making a few trips back and forth between Switzerland and Chile. We answer all your questions by email or Whats'App.
If you are looking for travel ideas, please visit our trips to Chile!
Thanks again to everyone and see you next year!
