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Mountain biking tour in the Jura Mountains

Mountain Biking Tour in the Jura Mountains

Mountain Biking Near Geneva

The meeting point is in Saint Cergue, just a short drive from Geneva, This popular family resort a few minutes away from Nyon offers a variety of outdoor activities in winter and summer.

There is a network of marked trails for hikers and mountain bikers. Whether heading to La Dole, Mont-Sâla, or Frutières de Nyon, we’ll decide the course’s distance and technical difficulty depending on the participant’s level.

The forests and pastures of Vaud are becoming accessible to everyone, the only thing required is to know how to pedal! Join this amazing mountain biking tour in the Jura mountains.

Includes

  • Half-day tour (4hs)*
  • 3h mountain biking tour
  • Electric mountain bike and helmet
  • Round-trip transportation from/to Geneva or Lausanne
  • Refreshments & fruits

* The total duration depends on the departure point (Geneva or Lausanne)

Be aware of your mountain biking skills and fitness conditions.

About The Mountain Biking Tour

MONVTT outings are supervised by qualified guides (MTB Swiss Cycling or J+S instructor). They adapt the excursions to the level of the participants.

Besides, they can offer all mountain biking disciplines, such as cross country and enduro. Just let us know what you have in mind, and we’ll organize it for you.

The minimum number is two (2) participants. There is no mountain biking tour in the Jura mountains on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Price List

Departure2-4 PAX5-8 PAX
Geneva250210
Lausanne290250
Prices per person, in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Cancellation policy: 50% refundable for cancellation up to 48 hours before session date/time, and 50% non-refundable. 

Booking your Mountain Biking Tour in the Jura Mountains

For booking, choose the day of preference, insert your name, contact details, the number of bikers, and pick-up location (Geneva or Lausanne. Then, confirm your booking. 

We’ll contact you shortly after to inform you of the options according to MONVTT availability. As soon as the activity and pick-up time are confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice for payment.

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Don’t wait any longer. Book now your mountain biking tour in the Jura mountains.

Not interested in mountain biking? How about surfing lessons in Switzerland or river rafting near Geneva?

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White water river rafting near Geneva

Exciting White River Rafting Near Geneva

White Water River Rafting

Swiss Sports Travel offers this exciting half-day tour (4 hs) in partnership with Frogs Rafting. We will drive you around one hour from Geneva to the meeting point on the river, where you’ll be fully kitted out for your time on the river.

Before the trip, Frogs Rafting will provide you with helmets, full wetsuits (no worries about being cold), boots, life jackets, and given a paddle. When you arrive at the take-off point, you will be given a safety briefing explaining the river and good practices while you’re on it.

After your briefing, we will take you to the take-off spot (it varies depending on the water level and rafting level chosen).

With a maximum of 8 people in the boat, your bi-lingual guide will be with you during your descent. He will take you down rapids and through gorges, pointing out any wildlife on the way and suggesting novel ways to go down the river.

At the end of your ride on the river, we’ll take you back to your vehicle. We advise everyone to bring a towel and bathing costume with them.

Includes

  • Half-day tour (+/- 4hs) *
  • High-quality rafting equipment
  • Certified rafting guide
  • Round-trip transportation from/to Geneva or Lausanne
  • Refreshments & fruits

* The total duration depends on the rafting option and departure point (Geneva or Lausanne)

Children must be over 8 y.o. for 1st timers and Classic Trip; over 12 y.o. for In-between Trip; and over 16 for Pro Trip. All guests must be able to swim 25 meters.

Rafting Options

1st timers

This option is ideal for those who want to get a feel for rafting without committing to the whole trip! It starts just below the start of the Classic trip, missing out on one rapid that can make people anxious. There’s plenty of time to get used to the equipment and have a swim so that you can feel the water. It’s a fabulous introduction for anyone uneasy in water but keen to push themselves! Also, it’s a good choice for families with kids.

Rapids – II / III
Distance to the start – 5 km
Start – Drossage
Finish – Frogs Rafting Base
Approximate time on the water – 1h15
Level – Green
Minimum age – 8 years

Classic Trip

The Classic Trip is an excellent option for families with kids looking for a bit of adventure. After a quick briefing about safety procedures and paddling techniques, you start playing on the river. The trip goes through big rocks, characteristic of the River Dranse, creating a unique ambiance. You will have the opportunity to challenge yourself in the river by playing and swimming in the many currents and jumping from the rocks if you wish.

Rapids – II-III(IV)
Start – Dependent on water level, normally Cassine
Finish – Before bridge D 902
Approximate time on the water – 1h15
Difficulty – 2/5
Level – Blue
Minimum age – 8

In-between Trip

For people who feel more adventurous and confident. Looking for a thrill, but not quite up for the Pro just yet! It’s a bit longer ride, having more time to enjoy the river. We start slightly above the Classic starting point but below the Pissette Rapid. It allows participants to enjoy some grade iv obstacles without doing the big rapid.

Rapids – II-III
Start – 50 ms above the Cassine (Classic departure)
Finish – Before bridge D 902
Approximate time on the water – 1h45
Difficulty – 3/5
Level – Red
Minimum age – 12

Pro Trip

Adrenaline! That’s what you’re looking for. Maximize your time on the river: more swimming, more (and higher) jumps, and bigger rapids! The Pro Trip starts as far up the river as possible. You’ll experience the upper Dranse: cliffs and narrow passes. The first part is a scenic warm-up for the second part! We’ll have a short drive to avoid the un-navigable part of the higher Dranse. We’ll get back in the river just above the grade IV rapid called La Pissette. It’ll be the first rapid on the second half of the trip, and the whole crew must be working together. After the crazy rocks, we come to the start of the In-between Trip and continue downriver and back to the base.

Rapids – II-IV
Start – the Romain Bridge, by EDF Hydroelectric Plant
Finish – Before bridge D 902
Approximate time on the water – 2.5hrs
Difficulty – 4/5
Level – Black
Minimum age – 16

Price List

Departure: Genève

SessionPrice
1st timers129
Classic Trip129
In-between Trip135
Pro Trip149
Prices per person, in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Departure: Lausanne

SessionPrice
1st timers149
Classic Trip149
In-between Trip155
Pro Trip169
Prices per person, in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Refunds are available for cancellation up to 72 hours before your trip. Any refund is subject to a 25 Swiss francs administration fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please check Frogs Rafting Terms & Conditions.

Booking your River Rafting Near Geneva

For booking, choose the day of preference. Then, insert your name, contact details, the number of pax, the rafting option, and pick-up location. Then, confirm your booking. 

We’ll contact you shortly after to inform you of the options according to Frogs Rafting’s availability. As soon as the river rafting and pick-up time are aligned and confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice for payment.

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Surfing Lessons in Switzerland at the Alaïa Bay surfing pool.

Have Fun with Surfing Lessons in Switzerland

Alaïa Bay Surf School

Yeah, that’s exactly what you’ve read: surfing lessons in Switzerland! Swiss Sports Travel takes care of booking surfing lessons and equipment rental and provides safe and comfortable round-trip transportation. 

With a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps, Alaïa Bay Surfing Pool is located in a green setting ideal for a family day out. At the foot of the largest European ski resorts, such as Crans-Montana, Verbier, Zermatt, or Chamonix. Alaïa Bay offers an exceptional natural setting.

We’ll pick you up at your accommodation and drive you to the venue in comfort and safety. It takes around 1h40 from Geneva and one hour from Lausanne. Upon arrival, you’ll have enough time to collect the equipment and prepare for your surfing lesson.

Includes

  • Full-day tour (+/- 7hs) *
  • 1h30 lesson including 1 hour in the water
  • Surfboard and wetsuit
  • Certified surfing coaches
  • Round-trip transportation from/to Geneva or Lausanne
  • Refreshments & fruits

* The total duration depends on the departure point (Geneva or Lausanne)

All guests must be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water. Be aware of your fitness conditions.

What You’ll learn

From 8 years old, it’s the perfect introduction to surfing. Alaïa Bay expert coaches will teach you all the basic skills and techniques in a group lesson to make it easier for you to start your surfing journey.

You’ll practice paddling and how to take-off. Stand up, ride in a straight line and fall safely. Catch a wave with our help and then on your own. It includes all the equipment, the instructions with a dry training, and finally, 55 minutes of waves!

At the end of the session, your coach will debrief you before you return your equipment.

Price List

DepartureAdultKid (8-12)
Geneva369349
Lausanne269249
Non-surfer19999
Prices per person, in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Cancellation policy: 50% refundable for cancellation up to 48 hours before session date/time, and 50% non-refundable. 

Cancellation & Assistance Insurance (optional): CHF 7.50

Europ Assistance offers a cancellation and accident insurance solution. Reimbursement in the event of cancellation, e.g., in the event of accident or illness (up to CHF 2,500), and coverage of the costs of ambulance/helicopter transport, repatriation, and emergency treatment (up to CHF 10,000). Please read the insurance conditions before your purchase.

Booking your Surfing Lesson in Switzerland

For booking, choose the day of preference. Then, insert your name, contact details, the number of surfers, and pick-up location. You can combine it with different surfing session levels at the Alaïa Bay surfing pool within the same group. We’ll do our best to accommodate the schedule. Please let us also know if there is any non-surfer. Finally, confirm your booking. 

We’ll contact you shortly after to inform you of the options according to Alaia Bay’s availability. As soon as the lesson and pick-up time are aligned and confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice for payment.

Contact us for departure from other cities in Switzerland

Don’t wait any longer. Book now your surfing lessons in Switzerland at the Alaïa Bay Surfing Pool.

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Alaïa Bay Surfing Pool aerial view

The Amazing Alaïa Bay Surfing Pool

Surfing in the Swiss Alps

With a breathtaking view of the Swiss Alps, Alaïa Bay Surfing Pool is located in a green setting ideal for a family day out. At the foot of the largest European ski resorts, such as Crans-Montana, Verbier, Zermatt, or Chamonix. Alaïa Bay offers an exceptional natural setting.

Enjoy this experience with Swiss Sports Travel. We take care of booking a surfing session according to your level and the equipment rental. Besides, we provide safe and comfortable round-trip transportation. 

We’ll pick you up at your accommodation and drive you to the venue in comfort and safety. It takes around 1h40 from Geneva and one hour from Lausanne. Upon arrival, you’ll have enough time to collect the equipment and prepare for your session. 

Includes

  • Full-day tour (+/- 7hs) *
  • 1 hour in the water with 55 minutes of waves
  • Surfboard and wetsuit
  • Round-trip transportation from/to Geneva or Lausanne
  • Refreshments & fruits

* The total duration depends on the departure point (Geneva or Lausanne)

All guests must be able to swim and feel comfortable in the water. Be aware of your fitness conditions.

Session Levels

Waikiki

This session is perfect for progression and mastering the basics. It has slightly larger waves than in the beginner course, and you need to be able to get up and catch waves by yourself. Only foam boards are allowed.

Malibu

You’ll experience more powerful waves than in Waikiki. Therefore, it is essential to master the take-off for this session. Perfect to practice generating speed and perfect your turns. Or just to have fun freely on the waves!

Intermediate

Slightly faster than the malibu Sessions, these waves are fun and perfect. The take-offs are steeper and need to be dealt with confidently. These waves are well suited for funboards, fishes, mid-lengths, and longboards.

Advanced

This session offers a range of waves with different profiles, ideal for all types of turns. It is aimed at experienced surfers who absolutely master take-off and turns and are at ease on more than one-meter waves.

Expert

A quick take-off on a higher and more powerful wave offers various steep sections for maneuvers. The first session with a series of small barrels at the end! It is also an already exciting session for all the bodyboarders.

Price List

Departure: Genève

SessionSurfboardAdultKid (8-12)
WaikikiFoamboard369349
MalibuHardtop384364
IntermediatePremium399379
AdvancedPremium399379
ExpertPremium399379
Non-surfer19999
Prices per person, in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Departure: Lausanne

SessionSurfboardAdultKid (8-12)
WaikikiFoamboard269249
MalibuHardtop284264
IntermediatePremium299279
AdvancedPremium299279
ExpertPremium299279
Non-surfer9949
Prices per person, in Swiss Francs (CHF)

Cancellation policy: 50% refundable for cancellation up to 48 hours before session date/time, and 50% non-refundable. 

Cancellation & Assistance Insurance (optional): CHF 7.50

Europ Assistance offers a cancellation and accident insurance solution. Reimbursement in the event of cancellation, e.g., in the event of accident or illness (up to CHF 2,500), and coverage of the costs of ambulance/helicopter transport, repatriation, and emergency treatment (up to CHF 10,000). Please read the insurance conditions before your purchase.

Booking your Alaïa Bay Surfing Session

For booking, choose the day of preference. Then, insert your name, contact details, the number of surfers, the session level, and pick-up location. You can pick different session levels within the same group. We’ll do our best to accommodate the schedule. Please let us also know if there is any non-surfer. Finally, confirm your booking. 

We’ll contact you shortly after to inform you of the options according to the session chosen and Alaia Bay’s availability. As soon as the session and pick-up time are aligned and confirmed, you’ll receive an invoice for payment.

Want some surfing lessons to start your surfing journey? Not a problem! We’ll take you to Alaïa Bay Surf School, where you will find your coaching sessions.

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Don’t wait any longer. Book your session at the Alaïa Bay Surfing Pool right now!

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