Canyons of Vercors

Want to enjoy a fun adventure with family or friends? Would you like to try canyoning and discover the Vercors’ most spectacular canyons?

Check out the various canyoning trips we offer in the Vercors, Isère and Drôme regions, less than an hour from Grenoble and two hours from Lyon.

Discover the canyons near major cities

With Canyon Envie, you’re insured in case of an accident, this service is included in the price.

  We also provide you with photos of the activity.

Beginners tours - half day

Aquatic hikes

Half day (2h in water)

Aquatic :

Level : easy

Vertical :  

From 7 y. old

From 45 €

A short, fun trail in a tropical-looking river that you walk up before sliding down natural slides, either by jumping or using a rope (less than 3 metres).

Half day (2h in water)

Aquatic :

Level : easy

Vertical :  

From 7 y. old

From 45 €

The Comane River, with its turquoise waters and gentle slope, is an ideal choice for a first family adventure with children. Small natural slides, little jumps, and a zip line punctuate the course. Nothing is mandatory, and everything can be bypassed.

Beginners and family canyons

Half day (2h din water)

Aquatic :  

Level : easy

Vertical :  

From 8 y. old

50 €

The flagship canyon of the Vercors… in a slightly shorter version, accessible to all. This very fun version of Les Ecouges 2 is a great way to experience this canyon while avoiding the big vertical drops. On the agenda: slides, jumps and a final abseil for a thrill-filled finish.

Half day (2h in water)

Aquatic:  

Level : medium

Vertical :  

From 12 y. old

50 €

The Furon is the other flagship canyon in the Vercors. Very fun and aquatic, it is also particularly beautiful. The descent, which is very varied, features natural slides, several jumps, a zip line descent and abseiling in a splendid setting.

Half day (3h in water)

Aquatic :  

Level : easy

Vertical :  

On the outskirts of Grenoble, this canyon is both accessible and comprehensive. You can try abseiling down beautiful waterfalls, jump from different heights, and enjoy a few surprises scattered along the route.

Dès 8 ans

50 €

Half day (3h in water)

Aquatic :  

Level : easy

Vertical :  

The ultimate introductory canyoning experience close to Grenoble, Le Versoud is a fun route that winds its way through a river with calcified waterfalls. You can try abseiling, slides, jumps and even a zip line, making it a comprehensive choice that is accessible to everyone aged 8 and above.

From 8y. old

50 €

Half day (2h in water)

Aquatic :   

Level : easy

Vertical :  

A small, steep-sided canyon, accessible to all, which is mainly explored by abseiling (descending on a rope), surrounded by nature and featuring astonishing geological formations.

We offer a nature treasure hunt in this canyon, on request.

From 8 y. old

50 €

Half day (2h in dry canyon)

Aquatic :    

Level : easy

Vertical :   

Is a dry canyon still canyoning? We invite you to discover the answer with this unique and beautiful route, in a river that only fills with water after heavy rains. It’s a chance to try rappelling and zip-lining, without a wetsuit, in the cool summer air – ideal for young children and those who aren’t keen on getting wet!

From 6 y. old

50 €

Sport canyoning - half day or full day

Half day (3h in water) or full day (5h)

Aquatic :  

Level : medium

Vertical :  

The flagship canyon of the Vercors, considered one of the most beautiful. Reserved for the athletic, this complete canyon is sure to please: abseils up to 25 metres, natural slides and various jumps punctuate this varied and scenic descent.

From 12 y. old

60 € (half-day) / 70€ full day

Full day (5 h in water)

Aquatc:   

Level : medium

Vertical :  

The Léoncel, described as the ‘jungle’ of the Vercors, offers a beautiful route through lush nature and particularly aesthetic geological formations. This fun day-long route combines beautiful abseils, jumps, slides and passages under amazing boulders.

From 12 y. old

80 €

Full day (lower part + upper part)

Aquatic :  

Level : medium

Vertical :  

The Furon is the other flagship canyon in the Vercors. Very fun and aquatic, it is also particularly beautiful. The full-day trip takes you through two quite different sections of the same river, one steep-sided and the other more open. Accessible to experienced participants, this option offers a complete and varied outing combining fun and technical challenges.

From 12 y. old

90 €

The Devil canyon

Half day (3 to 4 h)

Aquatic :  

Level : medium

Vertical :  

The devil canyon (Malin in french) is a lush, forested canyon surrounded by nature. The descent is mainly possible by rappel, but the scenic route makes it a very pleasant canyon to explore, especially at the beginning of the season or after rain. This route, which ends with a 45-meter waterfall, is ideal for practicing rappelling or learning rope techniques.

From 14 y. old

60 €

Technical canyons - half day and full day

Half day (4h in the canyon)

Aquatic :  

Level : hard

Vertical :

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

From 14 y. old

90 €

Full day (6 to 7h)

Aquatic :  

Niveau : hard

Vertical :

The Ecouges canyon is THE flagship canyon of the Vercors, considered one of the most beautiful. The upper section, reserved for experienced and athletic individuals comfortable with rappelling, unfolds in a narrow and particularly scenic canyon. The final 60-meter waterfall is the highlight of this descent. La partie basse plus ludique permet de faire des sauts et des toboggans ainsi que quelques rappels esthétiques. The lower part, more playful, allows jumps and slides, as well as some aesthetic rappels.

From 14 y. old

120 €

Full day

Aquatic :   

Niveau : difficile

Vertical :

The Pissarde canyoning trip can be done as a half-day or full-day excursion. The half-day option is suitable for children, while the full-day trip transforms into a challenging hike, culminating in a spectacular 85-meter waterfall. This canyon offers the opportunity to rappel down stunning waterfalls in a beautiful natural setting, despite its proximity to the city.

From 14 y. old

80 € full day