Professional Canyoning Organization
Canriv, your Rhône-Alpes canyoning guide. Our team of state-certified instructors (DEJEPS in canyoning) will guide you through more than 20 canyons in Annecy, Chambéry/Aix-les-Bains, Grenoble, and Lyon. Every Rhône-Alpes canyoning tour is tailored to your skill level: beginner families, experienced sports groups, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or team-building events.
Canyoning Guide for the Rhône-Alpes Region
Founded in 2024 by Sylvain, CANRIV is your Rhône-Alpes canyoning guide, specializing in leading tours in Annecy, Chambéry, Aix-les-Bains, Grenoble, Lyon, and the Ain department.
And it’s me, Sylvain, who’s going to tell you this wonderful story!
It all started quite simply: I spent a lot of time outdoors… and had very little desire to stay inside. I’ve been doing outdoor activities—canyoning, kayaking, rafting, caving—since I was a little kid. Suffice it to say that whitewater, ropes, and rocks are practically part of the family!
After more than 10 years of exploring canyons in the Rhône-Alpes region and throughout France and Europe, I’ve had the chance to explore a wide variety of routes—some that were a lot of fun, some that were very challenging… and a few where you definitely had to love the thrill. It was this experience that inspired me to create Canyons et Rivières, or CANRIV.
Why this region in particular? Because it’s home to some of the most beautiful canyons I’ve ever hiked through! Believe me, they’re totally worth it:
Creating CANRIV means choosing to work in a region I know like the back of my hand… and which I consider (very objectively, of course) to be one of the best canyoning spots in France!
A huge playground
Sylvain LOZACH
Behind CANRIV is, above all, one person who takes great pleasure in guiding you out in the field. And who, at the same time, makes sure everything goes smoothly—from your first step into the water to your final rappel.
Hiring a certified Rhône-Alpes canyoning guide ensures that your outing will be led by a state-certified professional.
Certification: DEJEPS certification with a specialization in canyoning. Experience: Over 10 years in outdoor activities (in France and Europe).
But beyond the certifications, the idea is simple: to help you feel at ease right away. Whether you’re here for your first time (thinking, “I’m not really sure if I’m going to do this”) or looking for a little adrenaline rush, the approach remains the same:
There's no pressure here: everyone moves at their own pace, with just the right amount of challenge to leave feeling a great sense of satisfaction.
Our Values and Commitments
We like to have fun, yes. But we do so with the utmost caution.
In short: You enjoy yourself; we'll take care of the rest.
Canyoning takes place in incredibly unspoiled areas. The idea is to keep them that way.
Because jumping into a pool is great. Finding it still intact the following year… that’s even better!
vibrate with canriv
Why do we know the region better than (almost) everyone else?
At CANRIV, At CANRIV, your Rhône-Alpes canyoning guide isn’t just discovering the canyons for the first time alongside you. We’re often nestled among some really cool vertical walls—even when we’re not on canyoning trips. Here are three reasons why:
This year-round presence in the field makes one essential thing possible: offering outings that are truly tailored to the current conditions, rather than “catalog-style” itineraries.
In practical terms, what does this mean for you?
Canyoning Guide for the Rhône-Alpes Region
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Legal Information & Transparency
At Canriv, every outing takes place within a professional framework that is officially registered and insured, in accordance with French regulations governing sports activities.
Your coverage:
