Family Canyoning on the Chalamy Torrent near Aosta
Enjoy this 3-hour family canyoning adventure on the Chalamy Torrent near Aosta with an experienced guide - Welcoming beginners from 6 years old!
Practical information
A 3-hour family canyoning excursion in the Chalamy Torrent at Champdepraz, in the heart of the Aosta Valley.
- Internationally certified canyoning guides providing step-by-step supervision tailored for children aged 6 and above.
- Playful route with no mandatory rope abseils, featuring optional 1 to 5m jumps and 2 to 6m natural water slides.
- Complete technical gear provided, including 5mm neoprene wetsuit, socks, helmet with GoPro mount, harness, and photos taken with a waterproof camera.
Course of events
Please allow 3 hours on site for the entire experience.
- Welcome and check-in (free parking nearby)
- Distribution of technical equipment including 5mm neoprene wetsuit, neoprene socks, helmet, and harness
- Detailed safety briefing on gear usage, safety rules, canyon progression, and technique for jumps and slides
- Shuttle transfer from the base to the canyon entry point
- Canyoning descent along the Chalamy Torrent featuring optional jumps (1 to 5m), natural slides (2 to 6m), and handrail ropes (2 hours)
- Shuttle transfer return to the base in Champdepraz
- Equipment return, changing room access, and local restaurant recommendations
Activity requirements
All participants must know how to swim to take part in this activity.
Being in good physical condition is required to take part in this activity.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
The minimum weight for this activity is 20 kg.
The minimum height for this activity is 110 cm.
Special terms
Please make sure to arrive at the meeting point 20 minutes before the beginning of the activity.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant people.
People with a physical disability are welcome! Please inform us in advance.
Please note that the duration and itinerary of the activity are weather-dependent.
Please note that this activity is designated for children between 6 and 12 years old. The canyoning is easy, making it the perfect outdoor activity for families.
Spoken languages:
French, Italian, EnglishIncluded
- Certified guide
- Neoprene wetsuit (5mm single or double piece)
- Neoprene socks
- Harness with carabiner and descender
- Helmet with GoPro attachment
- Waterproof camera photos taken by the guide
- Round-trip shuttle transfer between the base and the canyon
- Access to changing facilities at the base
Excluded
- Transfer to the meeting point
- Food and drinks
- Shoes
Do not forget to bring
- Swimwear (one-piece for women and briefs for men recommended for comfort under wetsuit)
- Second pair of sneakers or light trekking shoes with grip (will get wet)
- Towel
- Hair tie
- Headband for glasses or spare contact lenses
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Spoken languages:
French, Italian, EnglishCancellation: Flexible
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Discovering family canyoning in the Chalamy Torrent offers a refreshing immersion into the crystal-clear alpine waters of northern Italy during a 3-hour guided adventure. Located within the protected Mont Avic Natural Park in the heart of the Aosta Valley, the Chalamy Torrent flows through granite gorges and forests near Champdepraz, home to the region's only dedicated canyoning base. Surrounded by sculpted rock pools and clear mountain streams, children and adults alike can slide down natural rock chutes and cross emerald pools. This playful route allows families to experience river progression with total confidence while discovering an exceptional natural setting.
The canyoning tour begins at the Champdepraz base with a welcome and fitting of technical equipment. Following a brief shuttle transfer to the entry point, certified international canyoning guides lead participants on a 2-hour descent through the canyon. The route combines gentle natural slides with jumps into clear water pools. Progression relies on secure handrail ropes without any mandatory rope abseils, ensuring every obstacle remains entirely optional. An action camera captures photos throughout the descent.
Designed specifically for beginners and families with children aged 6 and above, this beginner canyoning session offers progressive fun with low physical exertion. Participants require basic water familiarity to navigate the natural pools comfortably. Dedicated step-by-step guidance guarantees high safety standards for both small and large family groups.
Operating from June to September, this route serves as an ideal introduction to mountain canyoning. Book your family canyoning session in the Chalamy Torrent today and explore the premier natural water playground of the Aosta Valley!
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