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Discover the top Meribel watersports
Cool off in Meribel with a range of exciting watersports, from white water rafting and canyoning to wakeboarding and canoeing. Whether you're after adrenaline or a gentle splash, there's something here for everyone.
Meribel may be best known for its mountains, but there’s plenty of adventure to be found on the water too. From May to September, nearby rivers fed by glacial meltwater offer the chance to try white water rafting, canoeing, canyoning and hydrospeeding. Whether you're floating downstream in a canoe raft or plunging into pools on a canyoning route, these activities are a fun way to cool off and get the adrenaline pumping. Most options are open to beginners and guided by professionals, with all equipment provided.
Canoe rafts are an unsinkable, stable type of inflatable canoe that allows you, without too much technique, to profit fully from the joys and fun of white water river descent. The descents are taken on by groups of 4 to 5 boats, accompanied by a fully qualified guide. You are equipped with neoprene suits and shoes, a safety jacket and a helmet. The course which you take is chosen according to the water levels and experience of the participants.
A not-so-gentle but extremely refreshing summer activity is one way to describe canyoning! Plunge yourself into the mountain streams via a series of abseil descents, jumps and natural water slides – just make sure you choose a warm day! You will make your way along rivers and rapids, using the river bed as a natural obstacle course. Not suitable for very young children, but anyone over the age of about eight can take the (very cold) plunge and try canyoning. With the safety of a guide, choose from short beginners’ routes or longer ones for the more adventurous. Different companies will have their own policies on age limits, but usually, unless they are booked onto a children's activity course, anyone under the age of about 14 years old will have to be accompanied by an adult. A basic level of swimming ability is required for safety reasons.
Bureau des Guides de Meribel are a team of highly qualified, experienced and enthusiatic mountain guides. As well as winter activities they also offer a wide range of summer activities for all ages and levels of fitness.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
Hydro speeding is one of the newer 'extreme' water sports to hit the market. It's a fun and exhilarating way to get yourselves down a river using a large float, which bears a resemblance to a bodyboard – be ready to cling on for dear life as you send yourself hurtling down the rapids! This activity is a little more demanding physically than rafting or canoe rafting, but allows you to discover the unique sensation of surfing down white water rivers. It is also accessible to all, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
This activity is accessible to those comfortable in water, no need to be a professional diver or swimmer, you just have to be smart at using the water movements, obstacles and waves.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
If you haven't experienced white water rafting before then this is a definite 'must try' on your list of activities to do! From the middle of May until September, the mountain rivers flow furiously as they are fed from the melt waters running off the glaciers high above the town. There are various options available from a three-hour adrenaline rush to a full day excursion - this activity is guaranteed not to disappoint.
White water rafting is accessible to all who love the natural environment and who are in search of a bit of adventure. These excursions will leave you with some unforgettable memories.
This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area.
The Parc Olympique in Méribel has a 25 metre indoor swimming pool with a flume and paddling pool, making it a great spot for both relaxation and fun. The wellness area includes a sauna, steam room, tea room and calm space for unwinding after a day in the mountains. You can book a massage or beauty treatment with a qualified therapist. Children are welcome with an accompanying adult and discounted rates are available. Note that baggy shorts are not allowed; swimwear can be purchased on site.
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