Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover an unforgettable adventure with Outdoor Canyoning as you descend the Canyon du Furon bas, just 15 minutes from Grenoble, in the magnificent Vercors massif.
This canyon, easily accessible even by public transport from Grenoble, offers you a varied and thrilling experience. You'll be delighted by its diversity: jumps, slides, abseils of up to 18 metres, passages through siphons and even under the waterfall! Whether it's your first time or you're a regular canyoneer, the Canyon du Furon bas will amaze you with its spectacular scenery and exciting challenges.
At the foot of the Massif, between lush forests and imposing rocks, this gorge exudes a unique atmosphere, conducive to escape and adventure. Perfect for an outing with family or friends in Grenoble, this canyon combines all the facets of canyoning, offering moments of pure pleasure and discovery.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience and create lasting memories by exploring one of the most beautiful canyons in the Vercors, the Furon Bas canyon, near Grenoble with Outdoor Canyoning.
- Number of jumps: 5 or more (no jump is compulsory)
- Maximum height of jumps: 7 metres (optional and only if your instructor considers it safe)
- Number of slides: 3
- Number of abseils: 4
- Highest abseil: 18 metres
- Time in the canyon: 3 to 3.5 hours depending on the group
- Welcome by the instructor at the meeting point.
- Initial briefing to explain the activity.
- Distribution of equipment adapted to each participant.
- 15/20 minute approach walk to the start of the canyon.
- Second briefing on safety and the instructions to follow before starting the descent.
- Start of the descent of the canyon to discover its varied landscapes between vegetation and minerals for 3h to 3h30.
- Photographs taken by the guide along the way. The photos are offered and sent to participants after the activity.
- At the end of the trail, a 5-minute walk back to the starting point.
- Return to the starting point to change.
You must be able to swim (or at least be comfortable in the water).
Good physical condition is essential for canyoning. The minimum requirement is to be able to walk easily for 2 hours on difficult terrain, and to have stable feet.
For the descent of this canyon no jump is obligatory you will always have the possibility of circumventing it or of descending by abseiling.
You must wear one pair of sports shoes (without flat soles) for the canyoning activity. Shoes will get wet, so don't forget to take a second pair of shoes to change into after the activity.
This canyoning activity is not accessible to pregnant people, people with motor disabilities, people with mental/psychic/cognitive disabilities, infants and pets.
Special terms
Please arrive 15 minutes before the departure time.
- Canyoning wetsuit
- Helmet
- Harness
- Neoprene socks (to be worn in your sports shoes)
- Photos
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Water
- Snacks
- Sport shoes (no smooth soles)
