INTERMEDIATE CANYONING: TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL!

Have you already been on a canyoning trip and want more? Intermediate-level canyoning in the Rhône-Alpes region is the perfect next step for those who have mastered the basics and are looking for more intense thrills, more challenging rappels, and higher jumps. More vertical drops, more of a challenge—but always with the same professional guidance. Welcome to the big leagues.

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Intermediate : Check out our best canyoning trips

Angon Sensation

Tu connais Angon Découverte ? Angon Sensation, c’est le niveau au-dessus. Même cadre sauvage et préservé au-dessus d’Annecy, mais cette fois on va chercher les trois plus belles cascades du canyon. La dernière culmine à 35 mètres. C’est grand. C’est beau. Et c’est une expérience qu’on n’oublie pas. 45 minutes de marche d’approche dans la forêt pour mériter le canyon. 3 heures dans l’eau, les cascades et les rappels. 10 minutes de retour. Une journée complète dans un des plus beaux coins de Haute-Savoie.

Furon Canyon: The Complete Guide

The Grenoble Furon Intégral canyoning tour combines the Furon Haut and Furon Bas routes into a single-day adventure. It features zip lines, 20-meter rappels, jumps of up to 12 meters, siphons, and slides in the Vercors Massif. A full day of canyoning just 15 minutes from Grenoble. Book your Grenoble Furon Intégral canyoning tour now—spaces are limited.

Lower Furon Canyon

Canyoning at Grenoble Furon Bas has been the gold standard since the 1990s. A 20-meter abseil with a tufa waterfall, jumps of up to 12 meters, and optional siphons in the Sassenage caves—3 hours of thrills just 15 minutes from downtown Grenoble. What makes the Grenoble Furon Bas canyoning route unique: it’s the only canyon accessible by public transportation from the city. No car needed. Ages 10 and up, all skill levels welcome, certified guide.

Upper Furon Canyon

Canyoning at Grenoble Furon Haut is the most popular canyon in Isère. Zip lines, jumps of up to 9 m, slides, and rappels in the Vercors Massif—3 hours of thrills just 15 minutes from Grenoble. Canyoning at Grenoble Furon Haut is suitable for all skill levels, whether with family or friends, for ages 12 and up. A certified guide is included.

Montmin Canyon

Lush pools, tuff waterfalls, a cave with limestone formations, and a slide. Canyoning in Annecy Montmin is the perfect activity for a refreshing family outing, just 10 minutes from Lake Annecy.

Angon Canyon: The Complete Guide

The full route through Angon Canyon, from the “mailbox” to the 65-meter rappel, with a breathtaking view of Lake Annecy 9 rappels, including an extreme 65-meter rappel, an exceptional view of Lake Annecy, a passage through the legendary “mailbox,” and a complete descent of the canyon in the Tournette Massif. The Angon Intégral combines the upper section and the “discovery” section for a challenging and memorable day of adventure just a stone’s throw from Annecy.

Complete Ecouges Canyon Tour

The Ecouges Intégral Canyon tour combines the upper and lower sections of the Vercors in a single day. With 8 hours of rappelling down to 70 m, jumps, and rugged sections—the Ecouges Intégral Canyon is rated 4/4 and is reserved for experienced adventurers. Ages 16 and up. Certified guide included. The most intense canyoning day in Isère.

The Lower Ecouges Canyon

The Lower Ecouges Canyon offers rappels of up to 28 m, daring jumps, and natural slides in the wild setting of the Vercors. Just 30 minutes from Grenoble, the Lower Ecouges Canyon is the go-to spot for an intense half-day adventure with family or fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Ages 12 and up. Difficulty level 3/4. Certified guide included.

Groin Canyon

Ready for the Groin Canyon in Artemare? Siphons, drops of up to 12 meters, and 130-meter swims in a 30-meter-high gorge: an extraordinary experience in the Bugey region, 1 hour and 30 minutes from Lyon and 1 hour from Chambéry.

The Entire Grenant Canyon

The full Grenant experience—for those who want to experience it all, without missing a thing

Who is the intermediate level for?

Who is the intermediate level for?

You're at the right level if:

✅ You're comfortable in the water
✅ You don't get dizzy
✅ Are you looking for a little more excitement than just a introductory outing?
✅ You're in average shape—no need to be an athlete
✅ Previous canyoning experience is a plus, but not required

Not sure what your level is yet? Call us at 06 49 47 70 25, and we'll help you choose the course that's best for you.

What's different from the beginner level

Intermediate canyoning in the Rhône-Alpes region is a step up in every way:

Longer, more exposed rappels —up to 25–30 meters, sometimes under a waterfall
Higher jumps —between 5 and 10 meters, depending on the canyon
Technical sections — narrows, swimming, descending rock faces
Greater commitment — certain sections are mandatory; no shortcuts allowed
Longer duration —allow 3 to 5 hours, all-inclusive

Our intermediate-level canyoning routes in Rhône-Alpes

🏔️ Near Annecy: The Bauges and Haute-Savoie canyons, featuring impressive vertical drops and a wild alpine atmosphere. Ideal for improving your skills after your first experience at the Chéran Canyon.

🏔️ Near Chambéry & Aix-les-Bains, the Chartreuse and Les Bauges regions are full of varied, technically challenging canyons for intermediate-level climbers, featuring rappels under waterfalls and challenging slides.

🏔️ Near Grenoble, the Vercors and Chartreuse mountains offer some of the most beautiful intermediate routes in France. High-altitude rappels, deep cirques, and spectacular limestone landscapes—all less than an hour from Grenoble.

🏔️ From Lyon: Several intermediate-level canyons in Isère and Savoie are accessible within 1 to 1.5 hours from Lyon. A full day of adventure without having to go away for the weekend.

What You Need to Know Before Getting Started

Physical condition: good stamina, no medical contraindications
Knowing how to swim is required for the intermediate level
Complete equipment provided: wetsuit, helmet, harness, neoprene socks

Questions about our canyoning trips

We'll answer all your questions

The intermediate level involves longer rappels (up to 25–30 meters), more challenging jumps, and technical sections that require comfort in the water and at heights. Some sections are mandatory, unlike the beginner courses, where detours are always possible.

Yes. If you have any concerns or aren’t sure about your physical fitness, we recommend that you have at least one canyoning trip under your belt before tackling an intermediate route. If that’s not the case, start with our [beginner level]—you’ll move up to the next level on your next trip.

Allow between 2 and 5 hours in total, including gear setup, the approach hike, the canyon descent, and gear takedown. The descent itself takes between 1 hour and 30 minutes and 3 hours, depending on the route.

Yes, it’s actually one of the best areas in France for this skill level. The Vercors and Chartreuse regions offer exceptional intermediate-level canyons, all accessible from Grenoble in less than 45 minutes. Contact us to make a reservation.

Absolutely. Whether it’s with friends, a company group, or a family with teenagers, we organize intermediate-level canyoning outings for groups throughout the region. Group rates are available upon request.