CANYONING in VERCORS
Canyoning near Villard de Lans
Canyoning is a very popular outdoor sport in the Vercors, particularly due to its proximity to towns such as Villard-de-Lans and Lans-en-Vercors. The idea is to descend a river on foot, equipped with all the necessary gear for the journey. Short stretches of walking are interspersed with sections of swimming, jumping, sliding, abseiling, or even zip-line. Canyoning is a fun sport that also offers the chance to discover magnificent scenery!Just a stone’s throw from Lans-en-Vercors or Villard-de-Lans, and the towns of Autrans and Méaudre, come discover our selection of the most beautiful canyoning routes in the Vercors—all just a stone’s throw from Grenoble!
Canyoning in the Vercors
If you’re in the area around Villard de Lans, Lans-en-Vercors, Autrans, or Méaudre, come discover all our canyoning routes in the Vercors—undoubtedly one of the best canyoning destinations in France! The Vercors is a vast limestone massif sculpted and carved by erosion, not far from Grenoble, Lyon, or Valence. It also straddles the departments of Isère and Drôme. The Vercors offers a wide variety of canyoning routes, ranging from jumps of varying heights and an abundance of natural slides to technical rappels between waterfalls.VERTIC’O offers the three most exciting canyons in the Vercors massif, with options for half-day or full-day trips. Whether you’re an athlete, a beginner, or an experienced canyoner, there’s something for everyone and every taste!
OUR CANYONING OPTIONS IN THE VERCORS
Lans en Vercors - Villard de Lans
A selection near Grenoble, Lyon and Valence
ALL OUR VERCORS CANYONS & GRENOBLE AREA
Villard de Lans - Lans en Vercors - Méaudre - Autrans
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 70€/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 thrilling activity near Grenoble & Lyon
CANYONING IN THE VERCORS MASSIF
What is canyoning ?
Canyoning is a very popular outdoor sport in the Vercors, as many routes are located around Villard-de-Lans and Lans-en-Vercors. It involves descending a gorge (canyon) on foot while wearing a neoprene wetsuit and equipped like a mountaineer: a harness, helmet, lanyards, ropes, etc.
As you descend, you’ll navigate numerous obstacles: jumps, slides, abseils, zip lines, passages through caves, or simply walking through the river. However, no jump is mandatory; the instructor will always offer you an alternative. Canyoning in the Vercors, as elsewhere, depends on the weather: it’s not recommended to go on a descent if thunderstorms are forecast, and we take no risks in this regard—we’ll offer you a new date or give you a full refund if you can’t reschedule.
You’ll find photos and videos of all the canyoning routes in the Vercors on each activity page.
Don’t hesitate to set off on an adventure with the Vertic’O team!
As you descend, you’ll navigate numerous obstacles: jumps, slides, abseils, zip lines, passages through caves, or simply walking through the river. However, no jump is mandatory; the instructor will always offer you an alternative. Canyoning in the Vercors, as elsewhere, depends on the weather: it’s not recommended to go on a descent if thunderstorms are forecast, and we take no risks in this regard—we’ll offer you a new date or give you a full refund if you can’t reschedule.
You’ll find photos and videos of all the canyoning routes in the Vercors on each activity page.
Don’t hesitate to set off on an adventure with the Vertic’O team!
Why go canyoning in the Vercors ?
Quite simply because the Vercors is one of the best destinations in France for canyoning!
The Vercors offers spectacular scenery and a wide variety of canyoning routes. Canyoning in the Vercors in the middle of summer guarantees a cool escape from the sweltering heat of Grenoble!
Canyoning is also a fun and unique way to explore this limestone massif. With Lans-en-Vercors, Villard-de-Lans, and the other valley on the Vercors Plateau—home to Autrans and Méaudre—all nearby, the canyons are right at your fingertips!
We’ll start with the famous Furon Canyon, which originates above Lans-en-Vercors—an accessible canyon perfect for beginners, where jumps and slides come one after another in a fun-filled adventure!
On the other side of the Vercors Massif (closer to Villard-de-Lans), the Ecouges Canyon is one of the most famous canyoning routes in France! Its upper section is for the most experienced, while the lower section is for those who want to combine technical challenges with fun in the magnificent setting of the Ecouges Sensitive Natural Area (ENS)!
VERTIC'O is a local company located at the foot of the Vercors canyons. We know this mountain range—just outside Grenoble, Lyon, and Valence—very well, and it’s also very accessible geographically. All these canyons are just a stone’s throw from Lans-en-Vercors, Villard-de-Lans, Autrans, and Méaudre, the main towns on the plateau.
Canyoning is also a fun and unique way to explore this limestone massif. With Lans-en-Vercors, Villard-de-Lans, and the other valley on the Vercors Plateau—home to Autrans and Méaudre—all nearby, the canyons are right at your fingertips!
We’ll start with the famous Furon Canyon, which originates above Lans-en-Vercors—an accessible canyon perfect for beginners, where jumps and slides come one after another in a fun-filled adventure!
On the other side of the Vercors Massif (closer to Villard-de-Lans), the Ecouges Canyon is one of the most famous canyoning routes in France! Its upper section is for the most experienced, while the lower section is for those who want to combine technical challenges with fun in the magnificent setting of the Ecouges Sensitive Natural Area (ENS)!
VERTIC'O is a local company located at the foot of the Vercors canyons. We know this mountain range—just outside Grenoble, Lyon, and Valence—very well, and it’s also very accessible geographically. All these canyons are just a stone’s throw from Lans-en-Vercors, Villard-de-Lans, Autrans, and Méaudre, the main towns on the plateau.
Is canyoning in the Vercors the right activity for me ?
Canyoning is suitable for many people, yet quite a few have preconceived notions about this wonderful activity. With its many locations for the sport, the Vercors offers canyons that are perfect for both beginners and experienced participants. There’s something for everyone—and best of all, it’s just a short distance from Villard-de-Lans, THE town of the Vercors.
If you love being in the water during Grenoble’s sweltering summer heat, then canyoning in the Vercors is definitely the activity for you! Come jump into the water, slide down long, completely natural water slides, descend its waterfalls, and discover its utterly unique spots through this group activity where thrills and exploration go hand in hand.
Above all, canyoning is an activity meant to be shared. Some canyoning routes in the Vercors are easily suitable for children as young as 7! This is the case with the Versoud Canyon, where families will have a blast.
And even if not everyone is a strong swimmer, the neoprene wetsuits will keep you afloat. So YES, canyoning in the Vercors is a great way to escape the heat, but above all, it’s an activity open to everyone!
If you love being in the water during Grenoble’s sweltering summer heat, then canyoning in the Vercors is definitely the activity for you! Come jump into the water, slide down long, completely natural water slides, descend its waterfalls, and discover its utterly unique spots through this group activity where thrills and exploration go hand in hand.
Above all, canyoning is an activity meant to be shared. Some canyoning routes in the Vercors are easily suitable for children as young as 7! This is the case with the Versoud Canyon, where families will have a blast.
And even if not everyone is a strong swimmer, the neoprene wetsuits will keep you afloat. So YES, canyoning in the Vercors is a great way to escape the heat, but above all, it’s an activity open to everyone!
Where and when can you go canyoning in the Vercors ?
In the Vercors, there are numerous canyoning sites: We have the lower section of the Furon Canyon, which ends in Sassenage, very close to Grenoble, or the upper section of the Furon Canyon, located a bit further up from the Grenoble metropolitan area, near Villard-de-Lans or Lans-en-Vercors.
There’s also the Ecouges Canyon further south, just beyond the Col de Rencurel, which is one of the most famous canyons in France! Its upper section and 65-meter waterfall are nothing short of impressive. It’s the closest canyon to the town of Villard-de-Lans, just a 30-minute drive away.
The Versoud Canyon is also very well-known in the Vercors. It’s a fun-filled experience with very little walking inside the canyon! That’s also why we often take families with young children to this canyon.
Depending on the year and weather conditions, canyoning in the Vercors can be enjoyed from April through October, but the peak season runs from May to September. If you opt for a half-day outing, the activity can take place either in the morning or in the afternoon.
With Vertic’O, come discover all the canyons of the Vercors: a team of local guides who have been working year-round on these routes for over 15 years!
There’s also the Ecouges Canyon further south, just beyond the Col de Rencurel, which is one of the most famous canyons in France! Its upper section and 65-meter waterfall are nothing short of impressive. It’s the closest canyon to the town of Villard-de-Lans, just a 30-minute drive away.
The Versoud Canyon is also very well-known in the Vercors. It’s a fun-filled experience with very little walking inside the canyon! That’s also why we often take families with young children to this canyon.
Depending on the year and weather conditions, canyoning in the Vercors can be enjoyed from April through October, but the peak season runs from May to September. If you opt for a half-day outing, the activity can take place either in the morning or in the afternoon.
With Vertic’O, come discover all the canyons of the Vercors: a team of local guides who have been working year-round on these routes for over 15 years!