Hydrospeed in the Morvan
Eye-level with the water, fins on, rapids ahead: experience the river like never before.
- 2.5H
- Fit swimmers, ages 12+
Description
🏊 Hydrospeed in the Morvan is whitewater swimming at its most intense. Lying on your riverboard with fins on, you ride the rapids of the Chalaux and the Cure in Burgundy's Morvan Regional Nature Park, just 2h30 from Paris, 1h30 from Dijon and 3h00 from Lyon. 🌊 Waves, eddies and technical drops hit you up close, with a state-certified guide right beside you. Pure adrenaline! ⚡
📞 Bookings and quotes: +33 3 86 22 65 28 · laurent.r@takamaka.fr
🔗 Combine with: Rafting in the Morvan, Canoraft in the Morvan, Whitewater pack, 2 or 3 activities.
📍 Also worth exploring: Morvan Regional Nature Park.
- 2.5H
- Fit swimmers, ages 12+
⏱️ Allow 2 to 2.5 hours in total, including 1 to 1.25 hours on the water. Departures are at 9am, 11am, 2pm and 4:30pm, on weekends from April to October and every day in July and August. 💪 Hydrospeed is open to fit, confident swimmers aged 12 and up, in good health, with a recommended maximum weight of 110 kg. Having rafted before really helps you read the river. 🦺 Riverboard, fins, helmet and a reinforced neoprene wetsuit are provided: just bring a swimsuit and a towel. 📍 Meet us at our Plainefas base in Saint-Martin-du-Puy (58140), off the A6 at the Avallon exit (2h30 from Paris, 1h30 from Dijon and 3h00 from Lyon). 🚿 Parking, picnic tables, toilets, changing rooms and hot showers are all available. 💶 From €59 per person, ANCV holiday vouchers accepted. 🌧️ And if it rains, we go anyway: you're getting wet regardless! 📞 Bookings and quotes: +33 3 86 22 65 28 · laurent.r@takamaka.fr
How the activity works
👋 Meet your guide
🦺 Suit up
📋 Briefing
🌊 Ride the river
Why choose Takamaka ?
🧭 In hydrospeed, it's just you and the river, so the quality of your guide makes all the difference. Our state-certified guides swim the Chalaux and the Cure right alongside you, from the first rapid to the last, and teach you how to read the current, position yourself and stay safe. 🛡️ We provide reinforced neoprene wetsuits and helmets built for the knocks and chill of these granite rivers, and we never overload our groups. 🏠 Our riverside base has hot showers and changing rooms waiting for you afterwards. 🌍 All backed by over 30 years of experience across the Takamaka network in whitewater. For the full lowdown, check out our guide on rafting-bourgogne.fr.
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FAQ
Is hydrospeed dangerous?
It's an active sport, but closely supervised: helmet and reinforced wetsuit, a full briefing before you start and a state-certified guide beside you the whole way.
What's the minimum age for hydrospeed in the Morvan?
From age 12, for fit, confident swimmers.
What's the difference between hydrospeed and rafting?
In rafting, six or seven of you share a boat. In hydrospeed, you're on your own board, in the water: it's more intense and more physical.
Do I need whitewater experience?
It's not required, but we recommend trying rafting first to get a feel for the river.
Is there a weight limit for hydrospeed?
Yes, we recommend a maximum weight of 110 kg.
How much does hydrospeed cost?
From €59 per person. You can book online, and ANCV holiday vouchers are accepted.
What happens if it rains?
We go anyway: you're getting wet regardless!
Can I get photos of my run?
Photos and videos are available for rafting trips and quad tours.