The new water and snow sports

The new water and snow sports

The new water and snow sports

On the waters of the lake, or on the snow-covered slopes in winter, you can sometimes pick out the fleeting silhouettes of UGOs (unidentified gliding objects). Snakes, skwals and yooners: the new trends seem to be a mystery at first sight… But it’s really all about having fun and finding new kinds of excitement! There’s no mystery, only FUN !! Find out more.



  ON THE WATER

Kite surf
You glide on the water, standing on a board and pulled along by a paragliding-type sail..
+ information
on the National Kite-surfing

Wake skate
The skater is linked to the boat by a rope; he glides over the waves, standing on a board.

Wake surf
A special boat produces big waves that you can surf on. The surfer is not roped to the boat.

Lakeside clubs :
www.annecyskinautique.com I www.ski-wake.com I www.pontonjacky.com I www.wakethebest.com

 

  ON SNOW

Snow kite
Like kite-surfing (see above), but on snow. The Semnoz mountain is a well-known spot!

Snow skate
This is the snow version of urban skateboarding.

Skwal
Similar to monoskiing, but the feet are one behind the other skawl does not use ski poles.

  Blades
A skate on each foot and head for the bottom of the slopes. A little bit like roller-blading…

Telemark
Like ski-touring, but the heel is free and you bend your knees on the bends. Very stylish!

Snowscoot
The snow version of mountain biking, with 2 boards instead of wheels. The front board is used to steer and controlled by the handlebars

Snake
Sledges that link up; you can connect fifteen to make a giant snake! A sure-fire success for company seminars, or with family and friends.

Airboard
Lie on your stomach, head to the front, on an inflatable sledge; I’m not afraid (although…)

Yooner
the seat is mounted on a single skate and is very easy to handle and very fast! It’s the descendant of the “paret”, which was created in Manigod, in the Aravis.

Snow kart
As the name suggests, this is go-karting on snow!

Snow Parks of Aravis

La Clusaz Snow park and boarder cross
Grand-Bornand Snow park


Our expert advice ... Wear a helmet and practise these sports with professionals in specially laid-out areas.
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