Hydrospeed - Whitewater swimming - A stone's throw from the Pyrénées-Orientales 66
You have too hot ? you want you refresh while doing sport ? So try it swimming down the river ! Exterior Nature takes you to hydrospeed outing, near the Pyrenees-Orientales (66). Go on the attack rapids of the Aude, just 1 hour drive from Perpignan et Canet-en-Roussillon and 1 h 15Argelès-sur-Mer ou Saint-Cyprien. Embark on an activity of white water swimming With friends ou with your family and fill it up sensations andstrong emotions!
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Our hydrospeed outings near the Pyrénées-Orientales
From 12 years old - From 41 €
Jump on 7 km descent about Class II and III rapids from the Saint-Georges gorges in theAude.
Experience the sensations provided by the white water swimming !
In a breathtaking setting, at the foot of dizzying cliffs near Axat, enjoy a Water adventure in the great outdoors.
Output hydrospeed ideal for amateur or experienced athletes.
From 14 years old - From 41 €
Attention adventurers : this torrent descent in the heart of a magnificent landscape is made for you!
Embark for 7 km of hydrospeed course on the most agitated part of the Aude river : adrenaline rushes guaranteed!
With its sequences of Class III and IV rapids, this descent is perfect for the athletes in good physical condition, thrill seekers.
Where to go whitewater swimming or hydrospeed in the Pyrénées-Orientales?
There are no sites suitable for whitewater swimming in the Pyrénées-Orientales, due to the narrow width and insufficient water flow of rivers and streams. On the other hand, Aude (11) offers fantastic hydrospeed descents, a few kilometers from the Pyrénées-Orientales.
Exterior Nature offers sports outings on the two best hydrospeed spots from the south of the region Languedoc-Roussillon and Occitania. Amateur or experienced athletes, groups of friends or families, set off on an adventure in the Aude gorges ! An excellent one outdoor activity to cool off in crystal clear water and spend a memorable day.
And if you prefer to stay in the region of Perpignan, try our other white water activities: canyoning and tubing !
At Exterior Nature, we are white water sports enthusiasts.
Canyoning, hydrospeed, rafting and tubing have no secrets for us.
We share our passion and our good humor with you, to make you live an unforgettable experience, in complete safety!
Book your adventure in the great outdoors!
Whitewater swimming trip: good to know
What equipment is needed to do hydrospeed?
All the equipment for the swimming in water live is provided to you:
- the rigid foam float (hydrospeed);
- the reinforced neoprene suit;
- life jacket ;
- helmet ;
- neoprene slippers;
- a pair of flippers.
All personal protective equipment (PPE) is CE approved, and checked and checked daily to guarantee the highest level of security.
What do I need to plan for a hydrospeed swim descent?
The only things you need to bring for your hydrospeed outing are:
- a swimsuit ;
- a towel ;
- a bottle of water and a small snack: you will appreciate them when you return from your hydrospeed outing.
We take care of the rest !
How do I book a hydrospeed trip?
You can book by phone or email in just a few minutes by clicking the button below:
In which cases can my reservation be cancelled?
The feasibility of your outing depends mainly on the weather situation and river water flow.
To do this, our guides regularly monitor the weather to determine whether hydrospeeding is feasible on the day of your outing.
In case of cancellation, you will be notified in advance by telephone.
Group hydrospeed outing
Whitewater swimming is a great idea to group outing. Whether you are with friends or family, take advantage of preferential rates.
Do you want to offer a bachelor party for a boy (EVG) or a bachelor party for a young girl (EVJF) original, aquatic and unforgettable? Contact us!
Group hydrospeed swimming is also a great way to strengthen ties and create a good team spirit between your employees: organize a team building outing aquatic !
Can we do hydrospeed all year round?
The practice of white water swimming is ideal in summer. Depending on weather conditions and water levels, hydrospeed outings can be organized at spring and autumn.
However, in winter, the water temperature is too cold to enjoy this water sport.
What is hydrospeed?
hhydrospeed is a water sport, also called white water swimming.
Equipped with a rigid foam float (the hydrospeed), a reinforced neoprene suit, a life jacket, a helmet and fins, you will be in immersion in the rapids of the Gorges de l’Aude. The goal is to use your body to steer through rough Class II to IV waters.hydrospeed a ideal water activity to share a sensational moment with family or friends.
Extérieur Nature invites you to discover this sliding sport, accompanied by our team of whitewater sports professionals.
In the South of France, the best place to dohydrospeed is on the Audeor a Axat, on the border of Pyrénées-Orientales.
THEAude is a river originating in the Pyrenees, at an altitude of over 2 metres. It has carved out the limestone of spectacular gorges, rising to over 300 meters in height. An ideal setting for the water sports ! She also gave her name to the department of Aude (11).
History of whitewater swimming and hydrospeed
Whitewater swimming first appeared in the 1950s au Canada and appeared in France 10 years later, in the 1960s.
At the time, the equipment was rudimentary and consisted only of a simple pair of flippers.
This is 1978 that Frenchman Claude Puch invents hydrospeed, this unsinkable rigid foam float with handles, essential for practicing white water swimming these days.
Its usefulness has proven to be multiple: it is of course a flotation aid, but it also provides protection for the torso, pelvis and arms against possible shocks on the rocks.
Le premier French white water swimming club is born in 1980.
In 1990, the Federation French canoe-kayak integrates hydrospeed into its disciplines. Swimming in white water then developed as a sporting activity and tourist leisure.
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