CANYONING GRENOBLE IN ISÈRE
Canyoning Adventure with Vertic'O
Canyoning is a really fun outdoor activity for warm spring and summer days in Grenoble. The idea is to hike down a river wearing a wetsuit, a harness, and a helmet, and to navigate all the natural obstacles along the way—such as jumps, slides, abseils, and many other surprises we can’t reveal here!
We operate extensively in the Vercors Massif, near Villard de Lans and Lans en Vercors, so come join the whole Vertic’O team for a canyoning adventure in Grenoble!
Have questions about our canyoning tours around Grenoble? Check out our Canyoning FAQ.
We operate extensively in the Vercors Massif, near Villard de Lans and Lans en Vercors, so come join the whole Vertic’O team for a canyoning adventure in Grenoble!
Have questions about our canyoning tours around Grenoble? Check out our Canyoning FAQ.
Canyoning in Grenoble
Isère, and Grenoble in particular, is well served in terms of canyoning thanks to its surrounding massifs: the Vercors and its iconic towns of Lans en Vercors, Villard de Lans, Autrans, and Méaudre, the Chartreuse and the Bauges. VERTIC'O has put together a selection of the most beautiful canyoning routes, all around Grenoble but also close to Lyon, Valence and Chambéry. These canyons can be enjoyed in groups, with friends or with the family for half a day or the full day.
The Furon Canyon, the Ecouges Canyon, the Versoud Canyon... the classic canyons near Grenoble.
The Furon Canyon, the Ecouges Canyon, the Versoud Canyon... the classic canyons near Grenoble.
OUR CANYONING OPTIONS IN THE GRENOBLE REGION
Descents for beginners and experts alike!
ALL OUR CANYONS AROUND GRENOBLE IN THE ISÈRE
Click on the icon to the left of "Canyons - Vertic'O" to see all our canyons
Furon canyon (Upper part) – Vercors massif – from 44€/pers
Furon canyon (Lower part) – Vercors massif – from 44€/pers
Furon canyon (INTEGRAL) – Vercors massif – from 75€/pers
Ecouges canyon (Lower part) – Vercors massif – from 55€/pers
Ecouges canyon (INTEGRAL) – Vercors massif – from 120€/pers
Versoud canyon – Vercors massif – from 44€/pers
Infernet canyon – Chartreuse massif – from 50€/pers
Alloix canyon – Chartreuse massif – from 50€/pers
Ternèze Boyat canyon – Bauges massif – from 44€/pers
A fun and refreshing activity
CANYONING NEAR GRENOBLE IN ISÈRE
What is canyoning ?
Canyoning is a fun activity—a sporting adventure in the heart of nature. If you’re in the Grenoble area, it’s a must-do! Many of our canyons are located near the city of Grenoble, on the Vercors Plateau—in Lans-en-Vercors or Villard-de-Lans.
You’ll descend streams of varying depths, on foot and equipped with neoprene wetsuits. VERTIC’O provides all the necessary gear to ensure your enjoyment and safety. Ahead of you lie natural water slides, jumps (which are never mandatory!), abseiling—some of which can get you thoroughly wet, while others are quite calm. Canyoning in Grenoble also includes passages under boulders and many other surprises depending on the canyoning routes you choose. But since every canyon is unique, we’ll let you discover some of the surprises for yourself! Photos and videos of all our canyons in the Grenoble area and throughout Isère are available on each activity page.
Most of the routes are located in the Vercors Massif, so if you’re near Lans-en-Vercors or Villard-le-Lans, now’s the time to come give it a try!
You’ll descend streams of varying depths, on foot and equipped with neoprene wetsuits. VERTIC’O provides all the necessary gear to ensure your enjoyment and safety. Ahead of you lie natural water slides, jumps (which are never mandatory!), abseiling—some of which can get you thoroughly wet, while others are quite calm. Canyoning in Grenoble also includes passages under boulders and many other surprises depending on the canyoning routes you choose. But since every canyon is unique, we’ll let you discover some of the surprises for yourself! Photos and videos of all our canyons in the Grenoble area and throughout Isère are available on each activity page.
Most of the routes are located in the Vercors Massif, so if you’re near Lans-en-Vercors or Villard-le-Lans, now’s the time to come give it a try!
Where and when can you go canyoning around Grenoble ?
Most of the canyons we offer here are located in Isère, more or less close to Grenoble and the towns of Lans-en-Vercors and Villard-de-Lans. And as we mentioned, there’s no shortage of canyoning opportunities in Grenoble! Some routes, such as the Furon Canyon in the Vercors or the Infernet Canyon in the Chartreuse, are just a few minutes from the city. You’ll be amazed by their untamed beauty and the magnificent natural setting they reveal! Others are a bit further away—expect a maximum 45-minute drive to reach must-see spots like the Ecouges Canyon or the Versoud Canyon.
Canyoning is generally possible from May through September, when weather conditions and water levels are most favorable. Summer remains the most pleasant season in terms of water temperature. Of course, canyoning depends on the weather, and we won’t take any risks with you!
Come discover the most beautiful canyoning descents around Grenoble with a team of locals—the Vertic’O team!
Canyoning is generally possible from May through September, when weather conditions and water levels are most favorable. Summer remains the most pleasant season in terms of water temperature. Of course, canyoning depends on the weather, and we won’t take any risks with you!
Come discover the most beautiful canyoning descents around Grenoble with a team of locals—the Vertic’O team!
Canyoning, is it the right activity for me ?
Canyoning is an activity done for fun; there’s no competition here. It’s a sport that can often be adapted. Adapting a canyon or a canyoning route means that obstacles can be arranged so they can be navigated in different ways. The advantage of canyoning in Grenoble is precisely this adaptability, which can be easily tailored to participants’ ages and preferences. The goal is to have a good time together, whether you’re athletic or not. And if you’re interested in challenging canyoning routes around Grenoble, that’s also possible depending on the time of year!
So yes, canyoning is an activity open to everyone.
In Grenoble, VERTIC’O offers fun, thrilling canyoning adventures—whether for a half-day or a full day—alone, with family, or with friends.
We can also provide canyoning training to help you gain as much independence as possible in this environment.
So yes, canyoning is an activity open to everyone.
In Grenoble, VERTIC’O offers fun, thrilling canyoning adventures—whether for a half-day or a full day—alone, with family, or with friends.
We can also provide canyoning training to help you gain as much independence as possible in this environment.
Canyoning & Rock Climbing: Grenoble, the City of Outdoor Sports
Grenoble, the capital of the Alps, is located at the crossroads between Lyon, Valence, and Chambéry. The famous “Y” of Grenoble. Not only is it adjacent to Savoie (73), Drôme (26), and Rhône (69), but Grenoble is also known for the three mountain ranges surrounding the city: the Vercors, the Chartreuse, and Belledonne. It’s a city focused on mountain sports such as canyoning, rock climbing, and via ferrata.
The Vercors is known as a major hub of the Resistance, but also for its canyoning activities on hot summer days. If you’re staying in Lans-en-Vercors, Villard-de-Lans, or the towns of Autans or Méaudre, you’re just a stone’s throw away from the famous Furon or Ecouges canyons. In the Chartreuse region, come discover the unique and highly unusual Infernet Canyon in the town of Quaix-en-Chartreuse before visiting and/or sampling the world-famous Chartreuse liqueur directly at the Caves de Voiron.
Belledonne, a mountain range of high peaks, snow, and ski resorts. Even though there aren’t many canyons there, these mountains are still within easy reach.
In Grenoble, the nearest canyons are just 20 minutes from downtown, and you can reach the local cliffs by bike or tram. Via ferrata routes are also accessible on foot, such as the “Prises de la Bastille” route in the Chartreuse Mountains.
So yes, Grenoble is indeed a city focused on outdoor sports—and more specifically, canyoning during the summer months.
VERTIC’O is an adventure sports company
The Vercors is known as a major hub of the Resistance, but also for its canyoning activities on hot summer days. If you’re staying in Lans-en-Vercors, Villard-de-Lans, or the towns of Autans or Méaudre, you’re just a stone’s throw away from the famous Furon or Ecouges canyons. In the Chartreuse region, come discover the unique and highly unusual Infernet Canyon in the town of Quaix-en-Chartreuse before visiting and/or sampling the world-famous Chartreuse liqueur directly at the Caves de Voiron.
Belledonne, a mountain range of high peaks, snow, and ski resorts. Even though there aren’t many canyons there, these mountains are still within easy reach.
In Grenoble, the nearest canyons are just 20 minutes from downtown, and you can reach the local cliffs by bike or tram. Via ferrata routes are also accessible on foot, such as the “Prises de la Bastille” route in the Chartreuse Mountains.
So yes, Grenoble is indeed a city focused on outdoor sports—and more specifically, canyoning during the summer months.
VERTIC’O is an adventure sports company