Annecy canyoning : Angon canyon and waterfall very challenging
Canyoning Annecy Angon very challenging
We’re offering you a very challenging half-day canyoning trip to the cascade and the Angon canyon. This canyon is located on the shores of Lake Annecy in Haute-Savoie. The Angon canyon is very challenging, technical and vertiginous, with abseiling down part of the large Angon waterfall. It also links the “high” and “low” parts of the Angon canyon.
Technical and vertiginous
45-mn approach walk 200m ascent
Canyoning descent 3h30 to 4h00
15-minute return walk
Children aged 14 and over
8 people max/group
Angon canyon very challenging
Canyon Angon
The Angon canyon and waterfall descent is located at Angon in Haute-Savoie, near Lake Annecy and 30 minutes from Albertville. This is not only a very challenging canyoning trip, but also a technical and vertiginous canyoning descent with its large vertical abseils. This canyon is open to adults and teenagers aged 14 and over who have already done abseiling, but who are also in very good physical condition.
Description of the Angon canyon very challenging
Angon very challenging
First of all, there’s a 45-minute approach walk that winds its way up 200m of ascent. The start is halfway up the Angon waterfall, with a superb view over Lake Annecy.
Very challenging Angon canyon, “upper” section
Canyon “upper” section
Then comes the first part of the canyoning section, which is highly technical and vertiginous. This is the ‘high’ part of the canyon. It begins directly with a compulsory 30-metre vertical abseil down the Angon waterfall. This is followed by a 25-metre spider abseil (abseiling into the void without touching the wall). It is strongly recommended that you have already abseiled and are not prone to vertigo. After that, there’s a succession of jumps and slides interspersed with walks and smaller abseils. Finally, there is a beautiful, narrow canyon section carved out of fine grey limestone.
Very challenging Angon canyon, “lower” section
Canyon “lower” section
After that, the second part of the canyon begins, which is less technical and vertiginous. This is the “lower” part of the canyon. It begins at a passage known as “the letterbox”. This is also the start of the “discovery” part of the Angon canyon. This part of the descent also includes 3 compulsory abseils (the highest of which is around twenty metres high). It is also interspersed with walks, jumps and optional slides.
End of the canyon
Finally, there’s a 15-minute walk back along a path that climbs up and then drops back down to the car park.
In conclusion, the descent of the very challenging Angon canyon represents a beautiful sequence that is as technical as it is sporty. It’s also a committed canyoning trip in a wild, green environment that will keep you on the edge of your seat right to the end. This canyon is also more technical and more vertiginous than the very challenging Montmin canyon. For this canyon descent, we only take a maximum of 8 people per group.
Material supplied
Neoprene wetsuit, canyoning harness, helmet, canyoning bag...
What you need to take
Bathing suit or shorts. Tennis type shoes. Aquashoes prohibited.
You can reserve a pair of SELAND canyon shoes with Emmanuelle when you book. Allow an extra 10€ per pair of shoes. Please note, however, that we only have a limited stock available. RESERVATION MANDATORY.
Insurance
Personal liability insurance MANDATORY.
Appointment
The appointment time will be communicated to you by Emmanuelle when you make your reservation.
Payment
Payment must be made on site by cheque or cash. We do not accept credit cards or vacation vouchers.
Canyon Angon very challenging meeting point
Angon meeting point
The Angon canyon very challenging meeting point is located in the car park of the Angon waterfall, route d’Angon, opposite the Angon beach.
GPS point : 45.82530 – 6.22353
Angon car park
so to avoid queuing, book your space online by downloading the free FLOWBIRD app.
Video of the Angon canyon very challenging
Angon very challenging video
Canyoning outdoor activity
First of all, canyoning is an outdoor sporting activity with no need for a boat. It involves walking, swimming and crossing obstacles in different ways, either by jumping, sliding, abseiling. It is therefore essential to know how to swim.
Secondly, the approach, descent and return times are given as a guide only, and may vary according to weather conditions, how often the canyon is used and the level of the group.
Please note that canyoning is not recommended for people who are sensitive to vertigo or have weak backs. So please, don’t force anyone to come. It is OBLIGATORY to inform us of any physical or mental handicap when you make your reservation, just as it is required to inform the guide before your departure in canyon.
