Canyoning Annecy : Frontenex canyon
Annecy canyoning
Frontenex canyon
We also offer canyoning at the Frontenex canyon between Annecy and Albertville. The Frontenex canyon is also located near Faverges, on the banks of Lake Annecy and 30 minutes from Albertville. This canyon is also on the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie.
The narrowest
No approach walk
Canyoning descent 1h30 to 2h00
10-minute return walk
Children aged 12 and over
8 pers max/group
Frontenex canyon discovery
Canyon Frontenex
The Frontenex canyon is located near Annecy and Faverges, on the banks of Lake Annecy. It is also 30 minutes from Albertville on the border between Savoie and Haute Savoie.
The Frontenex canyon is the narrowest of the canyons we offer. It is also accessible because there is very little walking. It’s also very short, challenging and with no escape routes. There is also a series of short abseils of around ten metres. This canyon is therefore ideal for an introduction to this technique. It’s also a little wonder of nature, sculpted by water over the centuries. The canyon is also open to adults and children aged 12 and over who are curious to find out what a real canyon is like. For this canyon descent, we only take a maximum of 8 people per group
Description of the Frontenex canyon
Frontenex discovery
Firstly, there is no approach step. The canyon starts at the bridge between Frontenex and the Raynoz.
You start with a ten-metre abseil. This is followed by a series of smaller abseils in a beautiful narrow passage. There are no steps, jumps or slides in this canyon. The descent ends at the exit of the narrow passage.
Finally, for the return walk, you have to leave the gorge via a steep path. This is equipped with fixed ropes to help us climb back up 50m. You then return to the bridge via the fields. This takes about 15 minutes.
In conclusion, the Frontenex canyon is a real gem. Narrow, with a series of abseils, it leaves little room for jumps or slides. However, in my experience, for canyoning, this is a canyon that has nothing to envy the canyons of the Sierra de Guara in Spain. It’s a beautiful narrowing, carved out of the limestone, that plunges you into an atmosphere that could not be more “canyon”! A must-do if you want to know what canyoning is all about.
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.
Frontenex canyon meeting point
Frontenex canyon
meeting point
The meeting point for the Frontenex canyon is at the bridge on the D12 between Frontenex and La Raynoz towards Faverges near Lake Annecy. Free parking.
Photos Frontenex canyon
Video Frontenex canyon
Frontenex photos
Frontenex 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.
