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Short, aquatic and adrenaline-friendly, the Ternèze descent near Curienne packs slides, jumps and a rappel into 150 metres of limestone gorge. This guide explains what to expect and how to prepare for a compact canyoning classic in the Bauges.
Short, aquatic and adrenaline-friendly, the Ternèze descent near Curienne packs slides, jumps and a rappel into 150 metres of limestone gorge. This guide explains what to expect and how to prepare for a compact canyoning classic in the Bauges.
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Operated by Vertical Way · Curienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The canyon narrows fast: limestone walls press close, sprays of cold mountain water scatter light, and the river seems to dare you forward. You begin behind Curienne’s town hall, kit clinking, then slip onto a ten-minute approach where the forest parts and the Ternèze drops into a 150‑metre playground of slides, pools and a single rappel.
easy.
3 hours.
Basic aerobic fitness and comfort in moving water; able to climb over rocks and tolerate short rappels.
Yes — guides lead the route, most jumps are optional, and the company supplies neoprene and helmets; beginners comfortable in water will manage well.
Age and weight restrictions vary by operator; booking asks for age and weight — check with the provider but family groups often include teenagers.
Operators may cancel for high water or storms; the policy usually allows full refund with 24‑hour notice for unsafe conditions.
Yes — the standard package includes a neoprene suit, helmet and harness where needed for the rappel.
The Bauges massif is a limestone, karstic landscape shaped by glaciers and meltwater; local valleys were historically used for seasonal pasture and small-scale forestry.
Canyons in this karst area are sensitive to erosion and pollution—stick to marked paths, pack out waste, and avoid altering pools or jumping areas to protect aquatic life.
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