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Activity description
Learn canyoning in Grenoble on a 5-day course in the canyons of the Alps with a qualified and experienced instructor!
This canyoning course in Grenoble is perfect for people looking for thrills and who want to improve their canyoning skills. Every day, the guide will arrange a meeting point at a canyon for you, depending on your level. Once you arrive at the meeting point, you'll be equipped and briefed on safety rules. You will then walk to the start of the canyon.
Once in the water, you'll enjoy the surroundings, the descent and the pleasures canyoning has to offer. You'll then have a picnic in the middle of the canyon to build up your strength for the rest of the descent. At the end of the canyon, you'll return to the cars to get your gear off!
You'll be canyoning in both the Chartreuse and the Vercors mountains. The Alps offer canyons that are both fun and challenging. You'll be faced with abseiling descents sometimes exceeding 50 metres. You'll slide down natural slides and jumps in the canyons. You'll discover the canyons of the Vercors and the Chartreuse, different mountain ranges that will give you diversity and freshness in the green Alps!
This canyoning course includes lots of technical and educational learning. You'll make particular progress in abseiling and get a taste of the different pleasures of white water thanks to your guide's teaching. Your guide will be able to adapt to your level and your desires so that you can make the most of your week, in particular by allowing you to bypass or repeat certain obstacles.
So go ahead, book your canyoning course in Grenoble and discover the best canyons in the Alps with professionals who will help you progress and have fun!
- Progress towards independent canyoning
- Being able to face obstacles such as jumps, slides and abseils
- Learn different descent techniques
Day 1: Moules Marinières Canyon
This canyon has all the fun that a canyon can offer: abseiling (up to 17m high), natural slides that are up to 10 meters long, and many jumps. A first descent to get into the swing of things for this week in white water.
Approach: 15 mins
Descent: 4hrs
Walk back: 5 mins
Day 2: Canyon of the Ecouges (2nd part)
The canyon is very playful and sunny. It includes waterfalls of up to 28 meters, perfect for learning rappelling techniques. Many toboggans will allow sledding, and some jumps in the course will be suggested to get some thrills.
Approach: 2 mins
Descent: 5hrs
Walk back: 45 mins
Day 3: Alloix Canyon
It's in the heart of the Chartreuse Massi, that the Canyon of Alloix breaks down into several abseils in waterfalls of up to 45 meters. It offers freshness and thrills with some jumps and a beautiful natural slide.
Approach: 10 mins
Descent: 5hrs
Walk back: 5 mins
Day 4: Canyon of La Pissarde
The canyon is wild and overlooks the valley. It begins with a series of abseils and ends with a waterfall at 80 meters high to enjoy big thrills. Abseiling is very watered but will allow you to progress.
Approach: 5 mins
Descent: 4hrs
Walk back: 5 mins
Day 5: Infernet Canyon
A beautiful canyon alternating between beautiful skylights and darker parts. The water currents are lively and the basins swirl. You'll find big jumps, fast slides, and beautiful rappelling.
Approach: 20 mins
Descent: 4hrs
Walk back: 30 mins
You must be able to swim and be in good physical condition to take part in this course.
Special terms
This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
- All canyoning equipment
- Instructor
- Pictures
- Transportation
- Accommodation
- Swimming costume
- Towel
- Sports shoes
- Bottled water & snacks
- Lunch
