Chamonix Raft Building Challenge
Sail on your makeshift raft: the ultimate water challenge on a lake facing Mont Blanc!
- 2h to 2h30
- For groups of 12 or more
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Description
Looking for a truly unique team building experience in Chamonix? The Choc des Radeaux Chamonix is the most epic, technical, and hilarious activity you can offer your teams!
Build your own raft from scratch, then put it to the test on the turquoise waters of Lake Ilettes in Sallanches, facing Mont Blanc.
A one-of-a-kind adventure combining ingenuity, teamwork, resourcefulness, and adrenaline, set in a breathtaking natural environment. Ready to sail on your raft? Hold on tight — this voyage will show no mercy!
- 2h to 2h30
- For groups of 12 or more
📍 Sallanches | ⏱️ Half-day | 👥 All group sizes | 🛶 Aquatic activity | 🌞 Spring – Summer – Autumn
How the activity works
🗺️ Organisation & How it works
Before you can build, you have to earn your resources! Teams go head-to-head in a series of challenges, with the rewards being the materials needed for construction: logs, barrels, inflatable tubes, beams, ropes… Every victory brings you closer to your dream vessel — every point matters !
🪵 Phase 2 — Building the Raft
Time to unleash your ingenuity! Using the materials collected, each team must design and assemble their own raft capable of floating and carrying all its members. Organisation, communication, creativity and precision with your knots are your greatest assets — because a loose structure means a guaranteed swim !
🌊 Phase 3 — The Raft Clash!
The moment of truth has arrived! The vessels hit the water and teams clash in true lake warrior style, taking part in nautical jousting — an ancestral tradition of the lake-dwelling communities of the Alps. Speed, stability and strategy will decide the champion. Be the fastest and most solid team on the water to claim the ultimate title !
Why choose Takamaka ?
Choosing Takamaka for the Choc des Radeaux means experiencing the most epic team building in the Mont-Blanc region — construction, ingenuity, water battles, and guaranteed laughter, by the lakeside facing Mont Blanc.
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FAQ
Do participants need to know how to swim ?
As the activity takes place on Lake, basic swimming ability is recommended. Life jackets are provided and worn by all participants throughout the activity. Safety is Takamaka's absolute top priority at all times.
Do you need construction or sailing skills ?
Not at all ! That's precisely what makes the Raft Building Challenge so special: ingenuity and team spirit always trump technical expertise. Takamaka's guides brief all participants on the construction basics and ensure safety throughout the entire experience.
How long does the activity last ?
The Raft Building Challenge runs over a half-day (approximately 2 hours to 2h30), covering the material retrieval challenges, the construction phase and the nautical jousting on the lake. It fits seamlessly into a full seminar day.
How many participants can take part ?
The activity scales to different group sizes. The team-based format allows both small groups and larger seminars to participate. Contact Takamaka for a personalised quote based on your headcount.
What happens if a raft sinks ?
It's all part of the adventure — and often one of the funniest moments of the day! All participants wear life jackets and the Takamaka team provides constant supervision on and around the lake to ensure everyone's safety at all times.
What should participants wear ?
A change of clothes and outfits that can get wet are strongly recommended — this is a water activity, and splashes (or worse!) are very much part of the experience! Changing facilities can be arranged depending on the venue.
Is all construction equipment provided ?
Yes ! All materials needed for the build (logs, barrels, inflatable tubes, ropes, beams) are provided and set up by Takamaka. Life jackets and all safety equipment are also included.
How do we book our Annecy Raft Building Challenge ?
Simply contact the Takamaka team by phone or via the online contact form. They handle the entire logistics — materials, lakeside venue, safety facilitation and event animation — for a fully turnkey and unforgettable experience.