Frequently asked questions about canyoning around Chambéry

For a first experience, it is better to choose a short, fun and progressive canyon. Around Chambéry, Ternèze Canyon is suitable for discovery, while Grenant Canyon can be offered in a family or classic version depending on the group’s level.
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Canyo Neo offers canyoning trips around Chambéry, in the Bauges, in Chartreuse and in the Ain: Ternèze, Grenant, Doria, Gorges de Chailles and Chaley. Each canyon offers a different atmosphere: family, discovery, fun, adventure or sporty.

When sending your booking request, choose “I would like advice”. We will then guide you toward the canyon best suited to the participants’ age, your comfort in water, the weather, water flow and what you are looking for.
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A family trip favors gentle progression, adapted obstacles, less walking and optional jumps. A sporty trip can be longer, more vertical, more aquatic or more demanding depending on the chosen canyon.

The minimum age depends on the canyon, the child’s body shape, comfort in water and the conditions of the day. Some discovery trips can be adapted to children, while more sporty canyons require a higher minimum age. Always indicate the children’s ages when booking.

Yes, you need to be comfortable in the water. You do not need to be an expert swimmer, but canyoning includes aquatic sections, swimming or immersion. The neoprene wetsuit helps you float, but it does not replace water confidence.

No. Jumps are not mandatory. Depending on the canyon, the group’s level and the conditions, they can be adapted, avoided or replaced by another way of progressing. The goal is to enjoy the trip without unnecessary pressure.

It depends on how strong your fear of heights is and on the canyon chosen. Some routes are very playful and not very intimidating, while others include more abseils or vertical sections. Tell us before booking so we can guide you toward a suitable canyon.

Canyoning is an outdoor activity that requires attention. Weather conditions, water flow, the group’s level and obstacles are taken into account before each trip. The route can be adapted, postponed or replaced if the conditions are not favorable.

Technical equipment is provided: neoprene wetsuit, helmet, harness and all equipment needed to progress through the canyon. The equipment is adapted to the chosen route and the day’s conditions.

Bring a swimsuit, a towel, closed shoes suitable for water and a change of clothes. Avoid valuables and come with simple belongings.
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You need closed shoes with a good sole: sports trainers, trail shoes or light hiking shoes. Sandals and very thin water shoes are not suitable for slippery rocks.

Water can be cool in the canyon, but the neoprene wetsuit is designed to limit the cold. The choice of canyon, duration and organization are adapted according to the season and the group’s profile.

Glasses can be worn with a strap, but there is always a risk of losing them. Contact lenses are possible with caution. For phones or cameras, use only waterproof, well-attached equipment, under your own responsibility.

Send a request through the booking page, indicating the desired trip, date, time slot, number of participants, children’s ages and your level. We then confirm the trip according to availability, weather, water flow and the group’s level.
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No. Your time slot request is taken into account, but the trip is confirmed after we get back to you. This allows us to check natural conditions, water level, weather and whether the canyon is suitable for the group.

The weather is checked before each trip. In case of storms, heavy rain, flooding or unfavorable conditions, the trip may be adapted, postponed or replaced by another more suitable canyon.

Conditions are checked before the trip: weather, flow, water level, temperature and suitability for the group. For general information, you can consult official websites such as Vigicrues and Météo-France.
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Yes. A private trip can be considered for a family, a group of friends, a bachelor or bachelorette party, a company or a specific request. The choice of canyon will depend on the group’s level, participants’ ages and the conditions.

Canyoning takes place in freshwater and natural environments. As with other outdoor aquatic activities, it is recommended to protect wounds, avoid drinking canyon water and consult a doctor in case of unusual symptoms after the trip.

Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that can be transmitted through contact with contaminated freshwater, especially through wounds or mucous membranes. The risk remains limited, but it justifies simple precautions: protect wounds, rinse after the activity and avoid practicing with an open wound.

To learn more, consult official prevention resources related to freshwater activities.
Santé publique France — Leptospirosis: call for vigilance
Bathing waters — Information on leptospires