Alloix canyon

première cascade dans le canyon de l'Alloix en Chartreuse

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canyoning Grenoble - L'Alloix en chartreuse

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un rappel dans le canyon de l'Alloix en Chartreuse

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Canyoning et via ferrata en chartreuse, proche de Grenoble

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PRICE

HALF DAY
55€/person
50€/person (group)

Group rates: to benefit from this rate, you must already have a group of at least 6 people.

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DESCRIPTIONS & INFORMATION

In the heart of the Chartreuse massif, halfway between Grenoble and Chambéry, the Cascade de l'Alloix canyon will keep you cool even in the height of summer! The waterfalls follow on from each other in a green, rural setting, with no major commitment required. We'll take the time to teach you how to abseil before you reach the 45m vertical drop! Canyoning in Isère is the perfect way to cool off in the middle of summer.

For a multi-activity day, the Alloix canyon can easily be combined with the Via Ferrata at St Vincent de Mercuze (the "Rocher de l'Envers"), which even crosses the canyon several times!

You can also adapt the route for younger or less adventurous climbers by avoiding the first two big waterfalls. Ideal for discovering and learning to abseil in the water.

Minimum age: 12 years
Approach walk: 10 minutes
Return walk: 10 minutes
Duration: 3 hours
Period: from April to the end of June (depending on conditions/flows in different years)

EQUIPMENT

Provided :
VERTIC'O provides all the equipment necessary for progression and safety. A 5mm neoprene wetsuit, neoprene socks, harness, helmet and descender. Bags, ropes and waterproof canisters are also provided.
All our equipment complies with PPE standards and is regularly checked.

Required :
A swimming costume
A pair of closed shoes (trainers or hiking boots)
A bottle of water (1.5 litres for two people)
Energy bars
A lanyard if you need to take your glasses with you
A picnic if you are going on a day trip

LOCATION : Alloix canyon

Meeting point in front of the village hall in Saint Vincent des Mercuze (38660)
(GPS: 45°22'55.0"N 5°57'04.2"E)
30 minutes from Grenoble, 30 minutes from Chambéry, 1h30 from Lyon

FURTHER INFORMATION

Here are a few important rules for canyoning:

You must be able to swim and not be afraid of water.

You must not have any serious medical problems (heart or respiratory problems, back problems, prostheses or other serious antecedents).
Asthmatics must also be informed at the time of booking.

Don't hesitate to contact us if you find yourself in one of these situations (or others), and we can check together, on a case-by-case basis, whether or not canyoning is possible.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1If I've never done abseiling, can I do the Alloix canyon?

Yes, there's no problem. We'll teach you how to abseil on your own from the very first waterfall! On the other hand, vertigo is of course a no-no.

2What is the longest waterfall to abseil down?

The biggest waterfall is 45m. It's the famous “Cascade de l'Alloix”, visible on foot from the footbridges below.

3No jumps or slides?

There may be "one or two" jumps (or slides) depending on the water flow in certain years, but you shouldn't go to the Alloix canyon for that.

4When is the best time to go canyoning on the Alloix?

Spring is the best in terms of flow. From mid-June there isn't much water, or even none at all in midsummer.

5Can I do the Alloix canyon + the Via Ferrata at St Vincent de Mercuze in one day?

It's a great day out as both are in the same place. The Via Ferrata crosses several times the river and the beautiful waterfalls that you descend by canyoning.

FAQ CANYONING

A WORD FROM THE GUIDES

XAVIER

The Alloix is a predominantly vertical canyon. You shouldn't go there to do jumps and slides in all directions, but rather to rub shoulders with these beautiful waterfalls that you can see again and again from the via ferrata at St Vincent de Mercuze. Special mention for the calm atmosphere and wild setting.

CHARLIE

When I was a child, I used to walk from home to bathe in the pools of this canyon! So it's still with great emotion that I lead groups through this technical canyon with its first impressive waterfalls.

How your canyoning trip to Grenoble works

Canyoning the Alloix is a great half-day activity just outside Grenoble, a great way to escape the heat of the city for a day. VERTIC'O explains everything you need to know about this canyon.

The Alloix canyon is halfway between Grenoble and Chambéry, a little further from Lyon, but you'll be emailed all the details, including the exact meeting place. You'll also be asked for some information about yourself so that we can get the right wetsuit sizes. Everything's ready, so we'll see you on the big day for a great canyoning trip in the Chartreuse !

You'll meet your instructor at a specific point. From there, we'll take the cars up to the Alloix canyon car park. After getting kitted out, we'll start the short approach walk to the first waterfall.

Before stepping into the water, we'll have a full briefing on the canyoning activity, with access largely to abseiling, which will be the theme of this canyon. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced canyoneer, we'll remind you of all the safety rules you need to know to progress in the water when canyoning. You'll also learn how to handle the ropes, as we move as a group through this canyon.

One waterfall after another leads to the famous 45-metre rope descent !

A sporty way to discover the Chartreuse massif and escape the summer heat of Grenoble or Lyon.

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