Canyoning in the Versoud Canyon in La Rivière (38)

Activity description :

1. 3 hours30 minutes
2. Up to 20 people
3. From 10 years old

Located in the Vercors Mountains, just a few minutes from Grenoble, the Versoud Canyon is an ideal route for discovering canyoning in an exceptional natural setting. With abseils, jumps, slides, and swimming in natural pools, this fun descent will introduce you to the various techniques of canyoning while letting you enjoy the wilderness.

Versoud Canyon

Guided Tour - 3.5 hours - Beginner Level

This tour includes numerous activities designed to help you discover the different aspects of canyoning. You’ll alternate between rappelling, jumps (optional), natural slides, and sections through beautiful pools carved out by the river. A well-rounded and accessible outing for a first-time experience, with a touch of vertical challenge to give you a real thrill.

Challenges: rappelling, jumps, slides, water zip lines

Your guide: You’ll be accompanied by a state-certified canyoning instructor who will guide you throughout the descent and teach you the techniques needed to progress safely.

How does it work?

Your instructor will meet you at the activity’s starting point. After a tour of the route, a safety briefing, and the distribution of equipment (neoprene wetsuit, helmet, and harness), you’ll set off on a short approach hike to reach the canyon’s entrance.

For about 2.5 to 3 hours, you’ll make your way along the river, alternating between wading through water, rappelling, and more playful sections. The obstacles are suitable for beginners, and jumps are optional so everyone can enjoy the experience at their own pace.

Perfect for families or groups of friends, the Versoud Canyon is an ideal activity for discovering canyoning and embarking on your first outdoor adventure in the heart of the Vercors.