Passionate sports enthusiasts and culture experts, our Sport & Culture team are the perfect guides for every outing.

Depending on your preferences and level of experience, whether you're a keen sportsman or a beginner, they offer activities that include transport to and from the hotel by private shuttle, as well as the equipment you need to enjoy the chosen activity (some activities require a supplement).

 

The Sport and Culture team is available every day between 8.30am and 5pm.

Hire or purchase equipment for sporting activities from the Sport and Culture team

Tennis and Padel

The Evian Resort's four tennis courts and two padel courts, set in the heart of the grounds, are an experience in themselves. Open to hotel guests, they are also accessible with Evian Resort Tennis Membership. You can also choose from a range of courses and workshops to help you improve all aspects of your game.

 

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Golf

In 148 acres of wooded parkland, 2 minutes from your hotel in the Evian Resort’s private shuttle, the Evian Resort Golf Club is a legendary world golf destination. Every year, its legendary course, "The Champions Course", hosts The Amundi Evian Championship, one of the 5 major tournaments in women's world golf.

The experience continues at the Academy, the training center, which offers a second course, "The Lake Course", and at the Hôtel Royal, where an indoor golf simulator lets you play all year round.
 

 

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Nature sports

The natural surroundings of the Evian Resort provide the ideal terrain for an array of adventures in the great outdoors. 
Whether you’re looking for quiet and meditative or something sportier to enjoy with friends, your partner, alone, or with the family, our Sport and Culture team will help you find the ideal activity. You’ll be able to discover the Alps as you've never seen them before, while sharing the emotions they inspire. 

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Elan Electric mountain biking

180 minutes

210 €

Guided rides along the region's most stunning trails, with routes to suit all abilities. Discover an extraordinary natural arena, with its untamed beauty and breathtaking panoramas.

Transport time: 15 minutes

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Yoga Hike

180 minutes

490 €

Our Sport & Culture guides, accompanied by a certified yoga teacher, show you a different way to experience the mountains. Learn from its silence, how to feel the energy it releases through its plant and animal life, or simply the way to take some time out for yourself and tune into your emotions.

Transport time: 20 minutes

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Walking with donkeys

120 minutes

from 72 €

Walks suited to the whole family, at a peaceful pace in unspoilt natural surroundings. Discover stunning scenery and forests teeming with fauna and flora.

Transport time: 20 minutes

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Private riding lesson

60 minutes

75 €

Make progress at your own pace. For beginners or advanced riders. A riding centre tucked away in the heart of nature. 

Transport time: 15 minutes

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Climbing

180 minutes

353 €

A sport not to be missed on any mountain holiday. You will begin by discovering the cliffs of the Morzine Valley, where you’ll familiarise yourself with belaying and climbing techniques. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

Transport time: 30 minutes

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Mountain Karting

30 minutes

156 €

Compete with family and friends or simply have some fun together. Explore the ski area in a different way on a fully secured track.

Transport time: 40 minutes

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Adventure Trail

180 minutes

62 €

For adventurers and thrill-seekers. A leisure area set in authentic surroundings near a natural lake. Suitable for all ages. A very family-friendly activity.

Transport time: 15 minutes

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Mountain hiking

120 minutes

180 €

From the shores of the great lakes to the peaks via the mountain pastures, discover the region’s natural gems with our mountain guide.

Transport time: 20 minutes

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Caving

120 minutes

490 €

A cave offering several pathways to suit all tastes and abilities. An unusual activity. Why not try your hand at ramping, shaft climbing or rock climbing?

Transport time: 50 minutes

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Via Ferrata

120 minutes

364 €

A challenging, elevated route overlooking the Abondance Valley. Three sections which can be combined or taken separately.

Transport time: 40 minutes

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Swincar

60 minutes

195 €

The Swincar, nicknamed “the spider car”, is an ultra-suspended two-seater electric buggy. The art of electric mobility, respectful of the environment, its performance and sensations are combined with silence, gentleness and discretion, enabling a respectful approach to flora and fauna. Activity accessible to people with reduced mobility (PRM)

Transport time: 40 minutes

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Electric scooter

120 minutes

190 €

The all-terrain electric scooter lets you discover or rediscover our region in a new way. 
It's an original, environmentally-friendly leisure vehicle, suitable for everyone. Explore the estate's various trails with your family, friends or colleagues. 

Transport time: 40 minutes

Culture & discoveries

On both sides of the Franco-Swiss border, museums and outstanding sites await art lovers on holiday in Evian-les-Bains. From the town of Evian itself, a perfect example of the French Belle Époque, to the town of Gruyère and a host of other cultural sites, the Sport and Culture department will be happy to provide Evian Resort guests with personalised advice and organise visits with transfers on board a private shuttle. 

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Olympic Museum - Lausanne

120 minutes

245 € with guide

The boat trip alone justifies your visit to Lausanne. 
As Olympic capital, you'll discover a museum dedicated to the history of the Olympic Games, just a few steps from the landing stage and in the heart of a sublime park overlooking the lake.

Transport time: 50 minutes

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Chaplin's World

120 minutes

215 €

Discover the life of Charlie Chaplin in the intimacy of his family home at the Manoir de Ban, take a surprising tour around the sets of his greatest films at the Studio, and relax on a walk through the estate's grounds.

Transport time: 50 minutes

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Guided tour of Geneva: Chocolate Tour

120 minutes

300 €

Discover Geneva's old town, cobbled streets, historic churches and superb parks. Explore the city's landmarks while sampling award-winning chocolate specialities.

Transport time: 60 minutes

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Guided tour of Annecy (Palais de l'Isle, Château d'Annecy)

300 minutes

750 €

Small bridges, cobbled streets, canals criss-crossing the old town… Annecy certainly deserves its reputation as the “Venice of Savoie”.

Transport time: 90 minutes

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Guided tour of Chamonix (Aiguille du Midi)

300 minutes

435 €

The capital of mountaineering. The Aiguille du Midi and unrivalled views of Mont Blanc. Free time to explore the town centre, enjoy a stroll and do some shopping.

Transport time: 90 minutes

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Guided tour of Gruyères (Cheesemaker’s, Cailler chocolate factory)

240 minutes

245 €

A village set in the lush green landscape of the Fribourg Pre-Alps. A unique setting for a traditional lunch. An unforgettable journey into the world of chocolate. An hour-long interactive tour plunging you into the history of chocolate, from the Aztecs to the latest innovations.

Transport time: 75 minutes

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A trip to the Gianadda Foundation

120 minutes

250 €

World-renowned for its temporary exhibitions of famous artists such as Gauguin, Manet, Degas and Van Gogh, the Pierre Gianadda Foundation is also home to the Gallo-Roman Museum, the Automobile Museum and the Sculpture Park. 

 

Transport time: 60 minutes

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Guided tour of Lausanne (Cathedral, Old Lausanne)

300 minutes

680 €

A city you won’t want to miss. An Olympic capital. A surprising urban centre with so much to see and do: shopping, cultural and sporting attractions, and a wide range of museums.

Transport time: 40 minutes

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Guided tour of Evian

120 minutes

200 €

The birthplace of the natural mineral water. Discover the town's architectural and cultural heritage. See the town's hidden treasures and hear some interesting anecdotes.

Transport time: 5 minutes

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Guided tour of the Château de Chillon

120 minutes

172 €

An architectural gem nestling between Lake Geneva and the mountains. Built on a rocky islet, the castle provided both natural protection and a strategic location for guarding the passage between northern and southern Europe.

Transport time: 50 minutes

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Guided tour of Yvoire

120 minutes

375 €

A former fishing village on the shores of Lake Geneva, listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France. Medieval village, cobbled streets lined with flowers, the Garden of Five Senses.

Transport time: 35 minutes

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Private tour of the Evian natural mineral water bottling plant

120 minutes

405 €

Step into the world of Evian. The world’s largest mineral water bottling plant. Learn all about its history, its international success, and the bottling process from start to end.

For 1 to 4 people

Transport time: 15 minutes

Airborne experiences

Soar silently, the wind beneath your wings, fuelled only by adrenalin. A tandem flight is a safe way to experience the unique thrills of the air. Whether you opt for a microlight, paraglider or helicopter, embark for a bird’s eye view of the Alpine landscapes... 

Initiation au vol en parapente avec les équipes Sport et culture de l'evian resort

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Giant Zip Wire

60 minutes

160 €

A thrilling adventure you'll never forget!
Comfortably fitted into a harness, you fly over the hamlet of Plaine Dranse at almost 100 kph and up to 240 metres high.

Transport time: 60 minutes

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Hot-air balloon

Up to 120'

450 €

A unique and unforgettable experience. Climb into the gondola and take to the skies to explore our beautiful region in complete tranquillity, gliding over countryside, lakes and mountains.

Transport time: 50 minutes

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Paragliding

30 minutes

210 €

Thollon-les-Mémises is one of the most beautiful paragliding sites overlooking Lake Geneva. You can also experience the thrill of piloting the paraglider.

Transport time: 30 minutes

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Helicopter flight

Up to 50 minutes

2 310 €

A magnificent aerial tour, affording unique breathtaking views of Lake Geneva and Mont Blanc.

Price for a 50-minute flight. 

Transport time: 60 minutes

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Microlight flight

30 minutes

230 €

Soar over an awe-inspiring region in a top-of-the-range aircraft. A unique flexwing flight during which you’ll feel as if you’re gliding though the open air: a feeling of unrivalled freedom.

Transport time: 35 minutes

Water sports

From the tranquil waters of Lake Geneva to the rapids of the Dranse, there’s no shortage of water-based activities on offer for thrill-seekers and anyone in search of a relaxing and refreshing escapade. Many of our region's extraordinary sites can be discovered on the water. The experts in our Sport & Culture department are here to help you find what you’re looking for in this exceptional setting.

Femme méditant sur un paddle au milieu du lac Léman

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Boat trip

180 minutes

from 975 €

Accompanied by our skipper, enjoy a trip on Lake Geneva aboard a private boat (6 to 12 people) and admire the magnificent mountains of the Swiss and French Alps.

Transport time: 5 minutes

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Canyoning

120 minutes

510 €

Find renewed energy in close contact with nature during an activity that combines caving, hiking and climbing. Push your limits for a thoroughly refreshing experience.

Transport time: 50 minutes

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Catamaran

60 minutes

90 €

Catamaran sailboats (2 people/boat) or dinghies (2 people/boat).
Your session will be supervised by an instructor onboard a motorboat as you get to grips with the finer points of sailing. Learn how to glide through the water while using the wind to propel you forward.

Transport time: 5 minutes

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E-foiling

60 minutes

235 €

A sport in which you can soar over water at speeds of up to 50 kph. Accessible to all levels. Combine sport with an adrenalin-fuelled sensation of flying above the water.

Transport time: 30 minutes

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Riverboarding

120 minutes

145 €

Equipped with a flotation device and a neoprene wetsuit with knee pads, you'll power through the rapids and experience the first thrills of whitewater swimming in the Dranse. 

Transport time: 20 minutes

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Kayaking

120 minutes

100 €

Another way to explore Lake Geneva and enjoy the silence of the open water or discover the riches of the lake's shores in utter serenity.

Transport time: 10 minutes

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Rafting

120 minutes

135 €

A 1 hour 15-minute descent in a spectacular setting, alternating between fast and calmer sections. With family or friends, for guaranteed thrills and spills and a lot of laughter.

Transport time: 20 minutes

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Waterskiing

Up to 180 minutes

250 €

Experience the joys of skiing across the vast expanse of Lake Geneva. This is a fairly simple discipline in which you can make rapid progress.

Transport time: 10 minutes

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Stand-up paddleboarding

60 minutes

100 €

Lake Geneva is ideal for SUP. Enjoy ultimate relaxation as you navigate its peaceful, pristine waters.

Transport time: 5 minutes

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Liveaboard sailing

90 minutes

123 €

Keelboats (crew of 3 to 4 + skipper).
Once you’ve got to grips with the yacht under your skipper’s instructions, experience the real conditions of a regatta. 

Transport time: 5 minutes

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E-surfing

30 minutes

125 €

A very accessible and environmentally-friendly activity. After an explanation and equipment, you'll take to the waters of Lake Geneva at nearly 30 km/h.

Transport time: 30 minutes

Winter outings

The Evian Resort is set in the heart of the Alps, surrounded by pristine snow-clad landscapes. Here, our Sport and Culture team offers a wide range of activities, accessible to all, throughout winter.

From the secret landscapes of the Abondance Valley (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), where you can share some extraordinary experiences with family and friends, dog sledding or on a snowshoe outing, on the ski slopes of the Portes de Soleil or below the ice of a frozen lake, winter is synonymous with adventure at the Evian Resort. 

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Tobogganing Park

110 minutes

225 €

Comfortably installed on the inner tubes, slide, spin and hurtle down the perfectly prepared slopes. Discover sliding in a different way and try out one of the most fun winter activities at the Tobogganing Park. 

Transport time: 70 minutes

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Sled dogs

from 20 to 60 minutes

155 to 210 €

A childhood dream come true! Pretend you're a trapper for the day and pet the huskies! Enjoy this family adventure in the snow-covered Abondance Valley.

Transport time: 40 minutes

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Cross-country skiing

60 minutes

125 €

The largest Nordic ski area in the Abondance Valley – 9 pistes for all levels of skating and classic cross-country skiing – lessons available. 

Transport time: 40 minutes

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Downhill skiing

half-day or full day

from 105 to 195 €

Family resorts just a few minutes from the hotels (Bernex/Thollon-les-Mémises) for half a day’s skiing with views over Lake Geneva, or Les Portes du Soleil (50 minutes) for a full day (an area covering 12 French/Swiss ski resorts).

Transport time: 15 to 40 minutes

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Ice diving

60 minutes

295 €

Discover a spellbinding world where air bubbles whirl and the sun shines down. Move along the lifeline through the waters of the frozen lake. A safe diving experience below the ice.

Transport time: 45 minutes

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Snow-shoe trekking

Half-day

215 €

Ideal for nature lovers keen to discover an authentic, unspoilt mountain landscape at their own pace, where only the animals and snowshoes leave their prints on the fresh snow. 

Transport time: 40 minutes

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Electric mountain biking on the snow

Half-day

390 €

Discover a thrilling new experience on the snow, riding your electric mountain bike.

Transport time: 50 minutes

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Mountain Karting

30 minutes

156 €

Compete with family and friends or simply have some fun together. Explore the ski area in a different way on a fully secured track.

Transport time: 40 minutes

Discovery Pass

 

The Discovery Pass includes 2 activities to choose from* :

  • Mountain Hinking 
  • Donkey riding
  • Rafting 
  • Visit of Chaplin’s World Museum

330 € per person

Enquiries & bookings on  +33 (0)4 50 26 96 58

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