Introductory Canyoning Course near Grenoble in the Vercors

Ideally located just 30 minutes by road from Grenoble and 2 hours from Lyon, the Vercors Regional Natural Park is a mountain range that draws lovers of stunning scenery and outdoor pursuits. The region has no shortage of sporting activities — hiking, mountain biking, paragliding — but if you're looking to explore the wildest and most off-the-beaten-track corners of the Vercors, canyoning is the activity for you.

This 2-day canyoning course near Grenoble gives you the chance to try the sport for the very first time in complete safety, with the support of professional guides. Designed for beginners looking to get started in canyoning, the course will be tailored to your needs so that you can progress at your own pace, without any pressure, while soaking up the exceptional natural surroundings of the Vercors. Your guide will take the time to teach you all the necessary movement techniques, allowing you to build towards independence with confidence.

To introduce you to all the key challenges canyoning has to offer, your instructor will take you through two very different canyons. The first day is devoted to the Furon canyon in its entirety, with short abseils of up to 10 metres, optional jumps, and natural water slides. You'll then continue your canyoning course near Grenoble with an exploration of the Écouges canyon, either for a full day or a half day depending on how you're feeling. This route features two abseil descents — one of which is 25 metres — followed by a more playful second section with numerous jumps, water slides, and a final abseil down a 10-metre waterfall.

By the end of your introductory canyoning course near Grenoble, you'll be able to move along a safety line, rig yourself onto the rope for independent abseiling, and you'll have picked up a wealth of fascinating facts about the geology and biodiversity of the Vercors canyons. So what are you waiting for? Get ready to discover the world of canyoning by joining this comprehensive course with the expert team at Canyon Envie!