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A short drive from Aix‑les‑Bains and Chambéry, the Ternèze canyon packs slides, jumps and a natural arch into a playful three‑hour route. Guided and gear‑included, it’s an ideal intro to canyoning for swimmers ages 8 and up.
A short drive from Aix‑les‑Bains and Chambéry, the Ternèze canyon packs slides, jumps and a natural arch into a playful three‑hour route. Guided and gear‑included, it’s an ideal intro to canyoning for swimmers ages 8 and up.
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Operated by Vertical Aventure · Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
You step from the forest into a narrow throat of water where the Ternèze has been carving rock for millennia. Cold current threads around your ankles and then, with the guide’s signal, it dares you forward: a natural slide that spits you into a pool, a rounded boulder that asks for a careful hop, a carved arch that frames the sky.
moderate.
3 hours (on-site).
Suitable for people in reasonable physical condition who can walk on uneven terrain, swim at a basic level, and handle short bursts of exertion.
Participants must be at least 8 years old and know how to swim; guides will adapt obstacles for younger or less confident swimmers.
Yes — guides supply helmet, harness, neoprene wetsuit and neoprene socks; bring your own shoes and base layers.
Trips are cancelled for unsafe high flows or storms; the operator notes that bookings are final but will cancel if conditions are dangerous.
It’s a discovery-level canyon: expect walking on uneven terrain, short swims, slides and optional jumps — moderate fitness is recommended.
The Bauges massif has long been shaped by limestone karst and glaciation; local Savoyard communities historically grazed alpine pastures and used mountain streams for mills.
Follow guide instructions and avoid leaving any gear or litter in the water; minimizing sunscreen and soaps helps protect aquatic life and clear-water pools.
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