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Watersports in Tignes — 2 of Our Favourites

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Tignes offers a wide variety of watersports in summer, from thrilling rafting and canyoning to relaxing swimming or paddleboarding on the lake.

Find loads of top tips and local insights in our Tignes Watersports Guide.

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1. Hydrospeeding

Location
Bourg-Saint-Maurice

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.

The activity consists of swimming down the river with the aid of a foam float, using and playing with the currents. This activity is a little more demanding physically than the others so you do have to be in good health, know how to swim and not be afraid of going under water. This allows you to discover the unique sensation of surfing down white water rivers. What fun!

The Isere is a perfect river for this activity, providing many possibilities and easily accessible from a number of the main resorts. The trip usually departs from Bourg Saint Maurice to Gothard/Aime, however, the team will choose the best courses according to water levels and capabilities of the participants. 

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Franceraft Savoie Rafting, Courchevel

2. Franceraft Savoie

Location
Plagne Villages

This company offers a whole host of watersports activities in and around the local area. 

Rafting, hydrospeed, canoe rafting, and Airboat on the Isere and the Doron de Bozel, two magnificent rivers in the Alps. Canyoning in the gorges of the Tarentaise in the Savoie and the Haute Savoie near Lake Annecy.

They can also organise a variety of mountain sports: mountain biking, paragliding, Via Ferrata and adventure assault Course.

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About Watersports in Tignes

Tignes offers a wide variety of watersports in summer, from thrilling rafting and canyoning to relaxing swimming or paddleboarding on the lake. There’s something for everyone wanting to enjoy the water and mountain scenery.

In summer, Tignes offers a range of watersports to get your adrenaline pumping or just help you relax. You can try white water rafting or canoeing on fast-flowing mountain rivers, or for something more thrilling, take on hydrospeeding, where you ride the rapids on a float. If you prefer a gentler pace, paddleboarding, pedalos and sailing are available on the beautiful Tignes lake. For an extra splash of fun, try canyoning through mountain streams or take a leap on the Blob Jump at Acroland water park. Whatever you choose, there’s plenty of water-based fun waiting for you.