Whitewater sports

Canyoning at Via Ferrata one of the star summer activities at Méribel. Participants greatly appreciate the combination of jumps, abseiling down the waterfalls and glding into the water on natural slides. Why is this so? Because this activity, which begin at th start of the 90s, is fun, easy, thrilling  and is not time consuming. Canyoning takes place at two sites: at Pussy (30 km from Méribel) for 1/2 day sessions and at Montmin (near to Faverges) for full day sessions. The canyons are extremely close to route departure points; the first dip will be jusr after 5 to 15 minutes of walking.

Recommended for families – children from the age of 10 years can participate – these water treks include jumps (not mandatory) ranging from 2 to 8 metres in height. Thrills guaranteed! This magnificent setting is reminiscent of the Amazon: humid, very green with plenty of trees.

What is the water temperature? In summer, around 14°C. Don’t panic! Little time is spent in the water, focus is primarily given to jumps. Once the first jump has been completed, the suit will warm you up!

What equipment do you need for canyoning? Each customer must wear a 5 mm neoprene wetsuite with elbow, knee and bottom protection, a helmet, a harness and neoprene liners to be placed in shoes. All equipment is provided. This activity is completed in groups of 8 persons or more.

What are you waiting for? Throw yourself into the water.

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White Water Sports in Méribel

Qu’attendez-vous pour vous jeter à l’eau et découvrir toutes ces aventures ? Méribel vous attend pour des expériences inoubliables en plein cœur de la montagne savoyarde !

Canyoning and Via Ferrata are among the top summer activities in Méribel. This mix of jumps, abseiling down waterfalls, and sliding on natural water slides is very popular with participants. Why? Because this activity, introduced in the early 90s in the resort, is both fun, easy, provides thrills, and doesn’t last too long. Canyoning takes place at two sites: Pussy (30 km from Méribel) for half-day trips and Montmin (near Faverges) for full-day trips. The canyons are very close to the trailheads, with the first swim occurring after a 5 to 15-minute walk.

Recommended for families – children can participate from age 10 – these aquatic hikes offer jumps (optional) ranging from 2 to 8 meters. Thrills guaranteed! The stunning environment resembles the Amazon: humid, lush, and densely forested.

What is the water temperature? In summer, it is around 14°C. No worries! The time spent in the water is minimal, mostly for jumps. Once the first jump is done, the wetsuit will keep you warm!

What equipment is needed for canyoning? Each participant wears a 5mm neoprene wetsuit with elbow, knee, and bottom protection, a helmet, a harness, and neoprene booties for the shoes. All this equipment is provided. This activity is conducted in groups of up to 8 people.

In addition to canyoning, Méribel also offers other thrilling aquatic activities such as rafting and hydrospeed. Descend mountain torrents in a group rafting adventure for unforgettable thrills. Hydrospeed lets you navigate individually on a board, following the river’s current for a unique immersive experience.

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