
Canyoning du Versoud
Le Versoud canyoning is THE complete canyoning experience in the Vercors, ideal for families and mixed groups. Only 10 minutes approach, for continuous canyoning, varied obstacles, jumps (never compulsory) and slides. There’s very little walking in this canyon, everything follows on from each other. This canyon is quite aquatic, especially in the first cascades. It is suitable for children aged 8 and over and runs from May to October.
A zip line and a suspended basin make this canyon an ideal place for learning rope techniques and discovering the activity.
Situated near the Écouges canyon, between Valence and Grenoble, it’s easy to get to as it’s right in the heart of the Isère region. From Grenoble, take the main road to Valence. Pass St Quentin sur Isère, then join La Rivière. Take the Route des Monts for 3.6 km, and park near the bridge (alt. 456 m).
Course of your canyoning trip
Your guide will meet you at the meeting point, where your equipment will be provided: helmet, neoprenne wetsuit and socks, harness… just don’t forget your swimsuit and sneakers (not new!).
Then it’s off for a short approach walk before testing the water temperature and strolling through this magnificent green canyon!
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dIFFICULTÉ: Discovery
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AGE: Accessible from age 8
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TEMPS: Min. 2 Hours 30
PRIX:
50€
/person45€
/personne (à partir de 6 pers.)Meeting Point Get directions?
Parking Canyon du Versoud inférieur
38210 La Rivière

Canyon Location
ACCÉDER AU Canyoning du Versoud:
of Grenoble: 20min
of Lyon: 45min
of Valencia: 45min
ACTIVITIES
Slides
Jumps
Reminders
Siphons
Reduced rates
For groups of 6 or more, benefit from reduced rates on all canyons.
- Bachelorette parties, reduced rates from 6 participants. Terra Nova joins you in offering a canyoning trip for the groom-to-be.
- Vacation centers, Schools, Public authorities...
- Special rates for local authorities: please contact us.


Our services include
Supervised by a professional instructor with professional liability insurance.
- Activity-specific equipment: neoprenne canyoning wetsuits, neoprenne socks, helmets, harnesses, ropes...
- Free photos of your outing on request
- Free loan of GoPro on request.
How will your outing in the Versoud canyon go?
Here’s how your canyoning trip is going to work: following your booking, you’ll receive an e-mail containing the meeting point and a clickable link so that you can fill in the height and weight of the participants.
This is important information that we need to provide you with the right equipment for your canyoning trip.
Thanks to the precise GPS point that we’ll provide you with, you’ll be able to organize your transport easily from major cities such as Lyon or Grenoble.
Once we’ve met at the rendezvous point, we’ll fit out your equipment together, which will take about 10 minutes. Once everyone is equipped, a short 15-minute approach walk will take us to the start of the Versoud canyon.
Before embarking on the activity, the instructor will give you a safety briefing to explain any obstacles you may encounter. This will also be the time to discuss your expectations and your experience. We can adapt the descent according to each person’s level, to make this an unforgettable experience.
In the canyon, we’ll progress together, and he’ll explain the different ways of overcoming the obstacles.
After a while, this part of the Versoud canyon comes to an end, and you’ll have to walk back to the cars, which should take 5 minutes.
Once we’ve reached the cars, we’ll dismantle and say goodbye.
Photos taken by the instructor as you descend the Versoud canyon will be sent to you via Whatsapp.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Versoud canyon suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Versoud canyon is suitable for beginners, there are no pre-requisites. There are plenty of easy obstacles to overcome, making this a very interesting canyoning trip for all levels!
What is the highest jump in the Versoud canyon?
The highest jump in the Versoud canyon is 8 meters, but it’s not compulsory. For those who don’t want to jump, the instructor will abseil you down.
Is the Versoud canyon suitable for a company outing or an EVG/EVJF?
Yes, this is one of the best canyons for mixed-group outings. The obstacles are varied and fun, and our instructors can arrange them to suit your desires: abseiling, slides, jumps are all on the menu!
Is the Versoud canyon a full-day or half-day trip?
Canyoning at Le Versoud is a half-day trip lasting around 2h30.
How far is the Versoud canyon from Grenoble?
The Versoud canyon is about 20 minutes’ drive from Grenoble.
What equipment should I bring for an outing in the Versoud canyon?
Terra Nova Canyoning provides all the necessary equipment, so all you need to bring is a swimsuit, towel and water bottle.
Are the Versoud canyoning jumps compulsory?
No, you can get around them on foot or by abseiling.
Le Mot Des Guides
Clément
The Versoud canyon is one of the most fun canyons in the Vercors region, with jumps, abseiling and slides on the program. Accessible to all levels, this canyon is well worth a visit!
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