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Canyoning Samoens

Join an expert Guide for a canyoning adventure in the Alps!

Canyoning Samoens

Canyoning Samoens

Description

An unmissable summer activity for the whole family !

Ready to try something refreshingly new? Slip on a wetsuit andĀ  get ready to jump, swim, slide and abseil your way down one of the regionā€™s most extraordinary natural canyons !

Canyoning is an adventure activity for all ages and absolutely no previous experience is necessary. Its a great way to get outdoors and into a totally refreshing new environment.

For a detailed description of what to expect, read ourĀ Beginnerā€™s Guide to Canyoning in Samoens.

Little La Balme

Suitable for anyone over 8 years of age.

A child-friendly version of the larger La Balme descent, skipping all the bits that involve ropes.

A fun-filled descent especially conceived for kids, with lots of slipping, sliding and jumping in a fabulous natural playground.

  • Cost :Ā  45ā‚¬ per person
  • Duration : approximately 2.5 hours
  • Meeting point between between Araches la Frasse and Magland
La Balme

Suitable for adults and children 12yrs+

A hugely fun canyon ideal for adventurous novices, La Balme offers a great selection of waterfalls, natural waterslides and swimming holes. Easy and accessible, it offers a fabulous introduction to canyoning.

ZigZag offers theĀ longestĀ version of this canyon available! While some other companies prefer to start this canyon midway, we are the only ones to start from the very topĀ  !

  • Cost :Ā  60ā‚¬ per person
  • Ā Duration : approximately 3 hours
  • Meeting point between Araches la Frasse and Magland
Canyon du Giffre

Suitable for adults and children 15yrs+

A perfect canyon for people looking for adrenaline ! The Giffresā€™s canyon starts in Mieussy and offers a great mix of canyoning technics while being immerged in the water most of the time. This canyon offers lots of jumps and abseilings while enjoying a marvelous scenery !

  • Cost :Ā  65ā‚¬ per person
  • Ā Duration : approximately 3 hours
Canyon de Nyon

Suitable for adults and children 12yrs+

Challenging canyon, same style as Balme canyon but everything is a bit higher and impressive ! This canyon includes many jumps, abseils and natural waterslides, to end up with a a final abseil down a beautiful

  • Cost :Ā  65ā‚¬ per person
  • Ā Duration : approximately 3 hours
Pricing

Little La Balme :

  • Cost: 45ā‚¬ per person
  • Duration: approximately 2.5 hours

La Balme :

  • Cost: 60ā‚¬ per person
  • Duration: approximately 3 hours

Canyon du Giffre :

  • Cost: 65ā‚¬ per person
  • Duration: approximately 3 hours

Canyon de Nyon :

  • Cost: 65ā‚¬ per person
  • Duration: approximately 3 hours
Useful info

What to know before you go :

ā€¢ Canyoning is an ideal wet-weather activity

ā€¢ All ZigZag guides speak English

ā€¢ Participants must be able to swim

ā€¢ You need to bring ā€“ swimwear, a towel and sports shoes suitable for walking in water

ā€¢ Your guide will provide ā€“ a wetsuit, harness and helmet

ā€¢ Advance booking strongly recommended

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