Canyoning Annecy Angon: jumps, rappels and slides

Drop into Angon canyon instead of watching from the shore

Canyoning descent in Annecy's Angon canyon on Lake Annecy's shores, with a live guide leading you down waterfalls, over jumps (optional) and rappels into deep pools. The course runs 2.5 hours and welcomes children from age 8; neoprene wetsuit and socks are provided, and photos from the descent are yours to download afterward.

The Experience

You arrive at the canyon already suited in neoprene, then walk a short approach to the top of the course. From there you descend for 90 minutes through the Angon canyon itself — a sequence of waterfalls you rappel down, pools deep enough to jump into (the jumps are optional, so you choose each one), and a natural stone toboggan you slide down into clear basins. The guide moves with the group and shows you the line through each section; the course is designed to be accessible, which means the difficulty stays moderate and the water stays cold and clean.

The descent mixes technical moments with playful ones. Rappelling uses standard canyoning gear the operator provides; jumps range from small to larger, and you decide whether to take each one. The toboggan is the finish — a smooth rock chute that drops you into a basin where you can float and breathe before the walk back out. Photos are shot during the descent and offered for download on the operator's website afterward, so you have a record of the day without carrying a camera yourself.

Public transportation reaches the canyon, and the group stays small enough that a single guide can watch everyone. Children from 8 years old join regularly; the operator notes that moderate fitness helps, since you are moving through water and climbing in and out of pools for the full duration.

What’s included

• Neoprene wetsuit and socks.
• live guide in English or French.
• all rappelling and safety equipment.
• photos from the descent available for download.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Terréo Canyoning

Is this one for you?Book this one if you have a free afternoon in Annecy and want to move through the canyon itself instead of hiking above it — the short approach and moderate difficulty mean you spend most of the 2.5 hours in the water, and the optional jumps let you set your own edge.

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Top questions

Can I skip the jumps if I'm not comfortable with them?

Yes — jumps are optional at every point in the Angon canyon descent, so you choose which ones to take and which to skip without holding up the group or the guide.

What do I need to bring besides the wetsuit?

Bring a swimsuit and a pair of closed basketball shoes or water shoes with grip; the operator provides the neoprene wetsuit, socks and all rappelling gear.

How cold is the water in Angon canyon?

The canyon sits on Lake Annecy's shores and the water stays cold year-round; the neoprene wetsuit keeps you warm enough for the 2.5-hour descent, but you will feel the chill when you first enter.

Is this canyoning course suitable for an 8-year-old?

Angon canyon is designed to be accessible to children from age 8 and families often descend together; the guide adjusts the pace and the optional jumps mean younger participants can choose easier lines through the course.

Do I get photos from the descent?

The guide shoots photos during the descent and the operator offers them for download on the website afterward — you don't pay extra or arrange a photographer separately.