Canyoning Grenoble: Furon Canyon with jumps and slides

Jump, slide and swim through a wild canyon carved into the Vercors

Canyoning in the Furon Canyon near Grenoble is a three-hour activity where you descend a series of natural obstacles (jumps, slides and deep pools) in the Vercors massif, 20 minutes from the city. A live guide in English or French leads small groups through the canyon with all equipment provided. Photos of the outing are included. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns, and a moderate level of physical fitness is required.

The experience

The Furon Canyon is a playful and dramatic descent through the Vercors, built around a sequence of natural features you navigate one by one. After gearing up and a short walk downhill, you encounter the first obstacles: two deep basins where you wade or swim in, depending on the water level and your choice. What follows is a series of varied challenges (mini toboggans, short rappels, more pools) each one different from the last, with short walks between them to catch your breath and take in the setting.

The canyon ends in a collection of jumps and a final toboggan that drops you into a pool, the apotheosis the guides promise. From there you walk back to the cars and change out of your gear. The whole outing takes about three hours. A professional guide stays with the group throughout, and all the equipment (wetsuit, helmet, harness, rope) comes with the booking. Photos taken during the day are available afterward.

The activity sits 20 minutes from Grenoble, making it an easy half-day option for families, friends, groups or celebrations. You'll need to bring swimwear and a towel. Sneakers or water shoes work for the walk-in and walk-out sections.

What’s included

• Complete canyon equipment including wetsuit, helmet, harness and rope.
• professional live guide in English or French.
• photos of your outing available after the activity.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 to 77 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and French

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Terra Nova Canyoning

Is this one for you?The canyon demands a moderate level of physical fitness and comfort in water, since you'll be jumping, sliding and swimming through pools. The guide's pace and the group size keep the experience manageable for families and friends, not a solo endurance test.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and French.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly do you do in the Furon Canyon?

You descend a series of natural water features: you jump into pools, slide down rock toboggans, wade through basins and rappel short sections. The obstacles vary throughout the canyon, and the guide leads you through each one at a pace the group can manage.

Is the Furon Canyon suitable for families with children?

The canyon is described as ideal for families and friends, though children must be able to swim and have the physical fitness to handle climbing, jumping and water immersion. A guide can advise on age-appropriateness when you book.

What's included in the canyoning activity?

Complete canyon equipment is provided: wetsuit, helmet, harness and rope. Photos taken during the outing are available to you afterward. You bring your own swimwear, towel and water shoes or sneakers.

How long does the whole experience take?

The activity runs three hours from start to finish, including the gear-up, the canyon descent and the walk back to the cars.

How far is the Furon Canyon from Grenoble?

The canyon is 20 minutes from Grenoble by car, making it accessible as a half-day outing without a long drive.