HYDROSPEED LA PLAGNE - Descent of the Isère (1h30 in the water)

About this tour

Strap into a hydrospeed and shoot down the Isère River near La Plagne for 90 minutes of white-water thrills. You'll be towed by the current on a compact board, guided by a certified instructor through rapids and pools. The full session runs two and a half hours including kit-up and debrief. All gear supplied, plus changing facilities and a riverside restaurant to wind down afterwards.

Highlights

• 90 minutes piloting a hydrospeed through the Isère
• State-certified guide leads the descent
• Full protective kit and equipment provided
• Shuttle transfers included
• Riverside restaurant and changing facilities on-site
• Suitable for mixed fitness levels

What to expect

You'll gear up in the modern changing rooms (wetsuits, boots, helmet, life jacket, fins), then head to the water with your guide. The hydrospeed is straightforward once you're in it—you lie prone and let the river carry you, steering with your fins and using the board's handles to brace through choppier sections. Expect splashes, adrenaline surges, and the occasional dunking. The guide sets the pace and scouts the route ahead, keeping everyone safe without dampening the buzz. You'll float quieter sections between technical bits, giving your arms a rest.

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