Canyon of the upper Ecouges (or Ecouges 1)

THE Vercors' impressive canyon

Half-day (4 hours of activity)

Approach hike: 5 minutes

Time spent in the water: 4 hours

Return: 10 minutes

Difficulty: Difficult / Technical

Accessible from age 14, the Ecouges canyon is one of the most legendary routes in France and the Vercors region.

Description: Les Ecouges is THE flagship canyon of the Vercors, considered one of the most beautiful. The upper section, reserved for experienced canyoners comfortable with rappelling, takes place in a narrow and particularly scenic canyon. The final 60-meter waterfall is the highlight of this descent.

Meeting point:

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Activity itinerary:

At the parking lot, your instructor will provide you with all the necessary equipment (more information on the equipment provided and what you need to bring can be found here).

We will then make a shuttle to the canyon’s starting point.

Then the descent begins. The itinerary includes 13 rappels ranging from 5 to 60 meters, with increasing difficulty. The waterfalls are cascaded, so it is essential to be comfortable with rappelling and not afraid of heights. Several deep pools dot the trail, which culminates in a 60-meter waterfall with an incredible view of the valley.

Once you’ve finished, you can reach the parking lot in 10 minutes.

Located 45 minutes from Grenoble, 55 minutes from Valence, and 1 hour 30 minutes from Lyon.

Price : 90€ half day          Size of groups : 4 people maximum

This descent can be combined with the lower part of the Ecouges (Ecouges 2), which is more fun, for a day full of thrills!