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With its rivers, snowcapped mountains, waterfalls, charming villages and valleys, the Swiss Alps has become a top destination for rafting excursions. One of Switzerland's most popular spots for adventure activities is Interlaken-- a picturesque town surrounded by the Bernese Alps and dramatic sceneries where one can expect sports, ranging from paragliding to canoeing and white water rafting.
Discover the best places for rafting in the Swiss Alps in the following summary.
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The Arve River is born in Mont Blanc, traversing through the Savoy Alps and the closest rafting spot to Geneva. Surrounded by lush nature and meandering by six waterfalls in the course of 8 km, Arve is a cold river with an energetic character, making it ideal for rafting lovers. With many excursions descending into Leman Lake, one can culminate this adventure trip here and admire the scenery of lined-up houses overlooking the lake and mountains in the background.
Level of Difficulty: Class III-IV Beginner
Arising as a spring in the Rezii Alp, Simme River runs through the Bernese Overland and treats one with unique flora and fauna along its riverside. It crosses long stretches of pastures on a high alpine valley where rafters can admire the unusual breed of the "speckled cow"-- the most distinctive animal of its ecosystem. Along the river's course, a succession of waterfalls called the Simmenfäle forms a 200 metres drop. The Simme's inclination is consistently gentle with slight gradient increases. One can also contemplate the luxury alpine villas facing the river along the way.
Level of Difficulty: Class III-IV Intermediate
Lütschive is a glaciar river located in the Jungfrau region in the Bernese Oberland. Riding this river means navigating powerful rapids whilst admiring wild nature, waterfalls and granite cliffs until reaching the peaceful waters of Lake Brienz in Interlaken. Excursions usually begin in Grindelwald and take half a day. The course of this river treats one with the beautiful backdrop of the Jungfrau, Monch and Eiger peaks.
Level of Difficulty: Class IV Intermediate
Boasting 1230 km in length, the Rhine River is born in the Alps and goes through the canton of Graubunden. It flaunts varying landscapes and waterfalls along its course, reaching into Austria and Germany. Its turquoise blue waters stand out against the dark green trees that frame the river's ridge. It meanders along the Ruinaulta, also known as the Swiss Grand Canyon, which lives up to its name given to its sheer size.
Level of Difficulty: Class III-IV Beginner
Saane River winds through a broad ravine from Saanen in the Berner Oberland. It originates from a glacier in Sanetschorn and navigates into a narrow gorge in Interlaken. It's known as the second largest river in Switzerland and boasts diverse landscapes and wildlife by its riverside.
Level of Difficulty: Class III-IV Intermediate
Rhone is the most important river in the Western Switzerland. It runs through the Bernese and Pennine Alps and can be sectioned into three rafting areas between Susten and Sierre. Along its shores, one can contemplate long stretches of the country's finest vineyards, medieval villages, rolling meadows and craggy mountains. The lowest section of the river takes you into the enchanting scenery of Lake Leman, making the trip culminate with a treat for the senses.
Level of Difficulty: Class III-IV Intermediate
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