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Canyoning Adventure

3hrs guided canyoning experience at the Barberine waterfall

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Chamonix

A fun and exhilarating activity to share with friends or family.

Canyoning has been described as Mother’s Nature's water park. Slide down natural toboggan runs carved out over centuries by water, jump into rock pools, and abseil over waterfalls.

Work your way down a watery canyon with your qualified, professional guide. Everything is optional, and there are easy alternatives if there is something that you don’t want to do.

Sporty canyon: Reach the most spectacular obstacles (jumps, zipline & slides) for those who seek real action (all obstacles can be bypassed!)
Family Canyon: Depending on the participant's age and capacities, adapt the jumping and abseiling heights (all obstacles can be bypassed!)

Obstacles: abseils up to 25m, jumps up to 4m, zip line depending on the attendance in the canyon.
Location: At Vallorcine, 25 minutes from Chamonix (transport not included)
Level: 8-9 years old minimum, you need to know how to swim.
Session: 3h in total with 2h of activity and 1h of preparation and access path.
Season: From May to October , depending water level.

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