Hydrospeed on the Chalaux River in the Morvan Regional Nature Park, Burgundy

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From€60
2.5 hrs
Sporty
From 14 years-old and up

Fancy a fun and refreshing activity this summer in the Morvan? Then discover hydrospeed on the Chalaux River from Saint-Martin-du-Puy!

July 2026
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Base AN Rafting Morvan - 1 Bis Les Hâtes, 58140 Saint-Martin-du-Puy

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English, French

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About the activity

If you are aged 14 or over, know how to swim and are looking for a thrill near Avallon in Burgundy, hydrospeed on the Chalaux River is the adventure for you. Equipped with a neoprene wetsuit, life jacket, helmet and flippers, you will take to the water with a float to descend the river and its class 3 to 4 rapids for a wild adventure! A total of 1 hour 15 minutes of descent over around 5 km between the Chaumeçon dam and Chalaux awaits you, plenty of time to enjoy the heart of the Morvan Regional Nature Park.

This hydrospeed descent of the Chalaux River in the Morvan will take place alongside a state-qualified instructor who will advise you and ensure your safety throughout the activity. The flippers at your feet will help you propel and steer yourself, while your wetsuit will keep your body warm as you swim in the cool river water of between 10 and 12°C. There will be nothing to stop you from successfully navigating the rapids and technical sections along the way!

Departing from Saint-Martin-du-Puy, just a 35-minute drive from Avallon, you will enjoy an unforgettable white-water experience on the Chalaux River thanks to this hydrospeed descent in the Morvan!

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4/5

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Thomas M., United Kingdom — 14/07/2026
4/5
This activity is only for the most courageous of thrill seekers. My children in their 20s found it tough, but for a fit and active 63 year old like me it was too much. I would not do it again, nor would I recommend it to anyone over 50 years old. But brilliant for younger people. Parts of the river descent are quite frightening. All three of us came away with lots of bruising on our legs from multiple collision with rocks. Having said that, it is a truly unforgettable experience.
Timothy N., United Kingdom — 30/07/2024
3/5
Loads of fun and more challenging than other Hydrospeed that we have done.
bichet P., France — 23/06/2020
5/5
Superbe descente sur le Chalaux. La rivière alterne des sections vraiment sportives et sympas, avec d'autres plus calmes et plus contemplatives. Avec une eau à 9° (juin), nous pensions avoir froid, mais en fait au bout de quelques minutes nous n'avons plus eu froid du tout. La rivière propose quelques jolis sauts où on s'éclate vraiment, ainsi que deux sections bien soutenues sur 4-5 minutes à chaque fois, où on enchaîne les rapides classe III. Vraiment, un gros régal, imbattable à 2.5h de Paris.

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