AQUA'VENTURE
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Aqua'venture in the Abondance Valley
14-18 years old
Lover of white water sports? Come join us!
For those who love thrills, the alternation of "rodeos" on an alpine torrent, and magical moments where you are amazed by the beauty of the mountain, and above all the pleasure of sharing all this between friends, then the “Aqua-venture” awaits you!
Program
Whitewater sport (2 whitewater activities over 10 days, 4 over 20 days)
- Rafting: Descent on the Dranse to have fun and take full advantage of the white water,
- Hydrospeed: Discovery of swimming techniques in white water with flippers and helmet, river maneuvers and descent at high speed!
- The Kayak-raft (known as an air-boat) is often a single-seater boat in which the double paddle is used as in a kayak. Introduced to basic techniques, young people have fun in the waves and try out a few surfs!
- The Hot-Dog is a two-seater, inflatable, unsinkable canoe from Indian canoes. This activity allows you to take walks in the river and discover its landscapes.
All the specific equipment is lent: wetsuit, neoprene jackets, windbreakers, socks.
“Fun” activities
- Dévalkart: On the Ruby track in Pré-la-Joux, non-motorized karts to hurtle down the track at the desired speed!
(1 session of 7 runs over 10 days, 2 sessions of 7 runs over 20 days)
- Bob-luge: 650 m of descent embellished with 7 turns at an average speed of 7 meters/second!
(1 session of 4 circuits over 10 days, 2 sessions of 4 circuits over 20 days)
Mountain bike raids (1 raid of 2 days over 10 days, 2 raids over 20 days)
In groups of 8 to 10, the young people will prepare their mountain biking expedition for 2 full days with an overnight stay in a campsite or on a mountain farm.
They will establish their itinerary and ensure the material preparation of the raids.
Discovery of the environment and heritage
- Hike on the theme trails of Châtel: L'Eterlou: around the fauna and flora of the mountains; Le Chatellan: Itinerary under the woods at the foot of Mont de Grange,
- Visits (eg: La maison du Val, alpine chalet and snack on the farm...).
Other activites
- Trip to the Châtel aquatic center (2 trips over 20 days, 1 over 10 days)
- Shopping,
- Big games and sports games,
- Cabaret evenings, improv matches, boom.
Comments
Outdoor physical activities are supervised by instructors and our state-certified activity leaders in these disciplines.
MANDATORY: Certificate of success in the aquatic ease test prior to the practice of aquatic and nautical activities in collective reception of minors (ACM) with or without a safety vest (to be taken in a municipal swimming pool).
Useful information
Frames
1 director, 1 pedagogical assistant, 1 health assistant and 1 qualified animator for 8 young people
Transportation
For all the proposed departure cities, the children will travel by train to Thônon Les Bains or Annemasse station, then by bus to the centre.
Chalet The Rising Sun
Between Lake Geneva and Mont-Blanc, the Vallée d'Abondance stretches out its villages and hamlets, all the way to Châtel, a village resort located in the heart of the Portes du Soleil area.
Young people will enjoy unspoiled nature, a source of wonder. The recently renovated Chalet Le Soleil Levant offers young people an excellent quality of comfort and catering. It is located at the entrance to the village of Châtel.