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Canyoning in Savoie: thrills seeking in Méribel
With its jumps of several metres into waterfalls and its natural slides, canyoning is one of the highlight activities of the summer in Méribel. Introduced to the valley in the early 1990s, this water-based hike appeals thanks to its combination of thrills, unspoilt natural surroundings and accessibility. Wearing a padded neoprene wetsuit and accompanied by a guide from the Méribel Guides’ Office, anyone can give it a go: from the age of 10 for some routes, and from 12 for the more demanding routes.
The four canyons on offer with the Guides Office
Canyon de L'Eau Rousse
The perfect canyon for beginners, featuring jumps, slides and abseils in a wild setting – ideal for enjoying with friends or family. After a quarter of an hour’s walk, you’ll put on your wetsuit and helmet, and the descent begins: jumps of 3 to 7 metres into the first large pool, followed by natural slides and abseils all the way to the exit. Each section can easily be bypassed for those who’d rather watch than jump, making the activity accessible to as many people as possible.
Allow around 2 hours for the descent, 3 hours in total including getting kitted out and the return journey, all just 35 minutes from Méribel.
Canyon de Pussy / Bénétant
For those seeking a more adrenaline-fuelled experience. In Bénétant, an impressive 20-metre abseil awaits the most daring, whilst Pussy offers a series of slides and abseils in a truly wild setting. Jumps, slides and chutes of up to 10 metres to be tackled by abseiling or jumping, as you prefer: these two canyons are best tackled as half-day trips and are aimed at those already familiar with canyoning. The guide will decide on the spot which route best suits the day’s conditions.
For the more experienced, Pussy can be combined with its downstream section, which is narrower and far more challenging, reserved for expert canyoners.
Canyon de Montmin
The BIG ONE. Over 3 hours in one of the region’s most beautiful canyons, a 1 hour 15 minute drive above Lake Annecy. Slides, swimming, navigating through the water, jumps and abseiling punctuate a long and very water-intensive descent. This canyon is aimed at enthusiasts looking for a more challenging experience; it requires good physical fitness and real confidence in the water. Slightly more demanding than the other three canyons, you’ll need to set aside a whole day for this experience, which is sure to leave you with some fantastic memories.
What you need to know before you set off
The water temperature hovers around 14°C in summer, but the cold never really has time to set in. Between dives, we do very little swimming; we have a laugh, we move about a lot, and the incredibly effective wetsuit takes care of the rest.
Suitable for ages 10 and over, this aquatic adventure takes place in small groups of up to 8 people, supervised and fully kitted out: 5 mm wetsuit with elbow, knee and back protection, helmet, harness and neoprene booties. The jumps, ranging from 2 to 8 metres depending on the canyon, are optional; nobody is obliged to jump to enjoy the descent (depending on the canyon).
These trips are organised by the Méribel Guides’ Office, based at the Parc Olympique in Méribel Centre (18 Place Maurice Front). Bookings can be made by telephone or email.
Once there, you’ll meet your guide and set off together for your chosen canyon. A quick briefing, get kitted out, and off you go on the descent! The return journey is just as straightforward – simply walk back to the van; the approach and return walks never take more than 20 minutes for any of the canyons mentioned.
Book as a part of a group or on a private basis
Joing a group, you’ll be with between 3 and 8 other participants who you may not necessarily know.
With the private option, you book the guide exclusively for your group – a more flexible option, though availability may vary depending on existing bookings.
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You only need the basics; the important thing is to be able to swim a few metres without panicking. More than the swimming itself, it’s really about not being afraid of the water and being willing to get wet.
If a storm is forecast on the day itself or the day before, the guide may cancel the trip as the water level may become too dangerous. This decision rests with the guide, who will assess the conditions on the day.
If the activity is cancelled for safety reasons, you will be refunded or rescheduled for another slot where possible.
Ideally, one to two weeks in advance. It is sometimes possible to find a place by calling at the start of the week for a weekend session, but availability becomes much more limited as the date approaches.
If the cancellation is made by the guide for safety reasons, a solution will always be found, whether that involves a refund or rescheduling. If the cancellation is your decision without any specific reason, no refund will be given, unless you have sustained an injury prior to the outing.
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