SPORTS MIX SENSATIONS

VSF Camp 11 – Age 13/17

« Séjour Sports et Aventure »

Immersion Ratio (per group): 20 French campers / 3 Foreign campers

Activities

FANTASTI’CAB: (1 session over 10 days, 2 over 20 days)
Comfortably installed in a harness, you fly over the valley of Abondance at almost 100km and up to 240 m high! Incredible sensations… Unique in the Alps! (length: 1.2 km).

ROCK CLIMBING with a professional instructor (10 days: 1 session / 20 days: 2 sessions)

RIVER RAFTING down the Dranse River. An activity accessible to everyone, rafting requires no special skills (other than knowing how to swim!) and allows you to navigate safely down the alpine torrents, whether for the thrill of teamwork, the joy of the ride, or the pleasure of discovering the wild landscapes of the Dranse Valley.

RIVER BOARDING (or Hydro-speed): Another great way to enjoy the river!
Just as much fun (if not more) than rafting and a little more technical. You follow a guide down the river with a large float and flippers, picking your route through the rapids and trying to avoid the rocks! (wetsuits, gloves, booties, helmets and knee pads are worn as protection from the cold and from rocks.)

STAND UP PADDLE: a fun way to explore the shores of Lake Geneva! Stand-Up Paddle is the perfect way to experience the joy of gliding on water! Standing on a large, stable board and using a paddle for balance and propulsion, you will learn to move smoothly across the surface of the lake while enjoying the surrounding nature. This activity combines relaxation, balance, and gentle physical exercise, making it accessible to everyone. Whether you choose to paddle calmly, explore hidden corners or challenge your balance with fun games, this activity promises serenity, laughter, and a refreshing connection to nature!

MOUNTAIN BIKING (VTT): Châtel offers one of the most complete and popular mountain biking area in France. The trails provide routes for all levels and every style, from gentle scenic rides to thrilling downhill runs. 

SUMMER BOBSLED RUNS:
Set among the trees at Pré-la-Joux, this 650m track with 7 high speed bends is great fun for children of all ages (activity supervised by a professional instructor)

Games and team sports (Volley-ball, soccer…), movie nights and of course Parties!

Choice of Field Trips

• Visit to the Medieval City of Yvoire, one of the most beautiful villages in France! Nestled on the shores of Lake Geneva. Stroll through its cobbled streets lined with stone houses covered in flowers, and admire the old ramparts and the castle overlooking the lake. This visit combines history, culture, and the charm of a timeless lakeside atmosphere, a true journey back in time!
  

  

   

• SWIMMING POOL sessions in Châtel:
  3 pools, a large 25m pool, a medium-sized pool for children and a small pool with water slide, there is also a large lawn area for relaxing.
• HIKING TRIPS on the trails of Châtel and study of the local fauna and flora
• Shopping in Châtel

Salut! My name is Lauren and the camp I went to in France was the Best! If you think rock climbing is the best thing on earth, try canyoning. rock climbing down rivers and waterfalls with rock slides! As you go down, the water splashes against your face. It feels as if you were in a dream. Not only are there water slides but also little cliffs to jump from. It’s so SWEET! The camp I went to was a major sports camp. We went camping everywhere. We also went river rafting and hydrospeeding. The best surprise was walking on a glacier on Mont-Blanc. I’m definitely going back with VSF next summer!

 Lauren F., Age 10 , (USA) Summer 2010

Camp Location: « CHALET LE SOLEIL LEVANT »

Surrounded by lakes, streams and rivers, Châtel is a true paradise!
Our campers will spend their holiday in a typical mountain chalet in the center of Châtel, an old Savoyard village with a long farming tradition. Our chalet offers comfortable bedrooms with shower facilities in each room, a  large dining-room with a view of the mountains and 4 activity rooms. …For more details Click here

TRANSPORTATION: With the VSF group (and the French children) by TGV train from Paris to Thonon-les-Bains (escorted by the camp staff) – transfer by shuttle bus to the camp site.
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