Furon canyon upper part Vercors massif
Description
The Furon canyon is probably the most famous canyon in the area. It is located in Vercors Range, accessible too by bus or bike, an hour form Lyon
The upper part is the most popular. On half a day, around 3 hours canyoning, this route is suitable to anyone, individuals, groups as corporate, stag/hen party or any other occasions.
There are many ways to do it, full canyon or super short version. Lots of jumps, water slides, ziplines, abseiling down and some other cool stuff to play with water and have fun with each other.
Theire too are different way to do it and so to adjust the route to each of you.
For those who want more, let’s do the Integral du Furon one of the best one day canyon in that category.
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Price
| Individual price / person | 55.00 € |
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| 6+ pers Group - fee / person | 50.00 € |
| Group price | 50.00 € |
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The advantages
- Enjoy the group rate for each canyon
- 1/2 rate for the futur groom from 8 personnes
- Numerical pics and videos offered
- GoPro to rent
- Surprise aperitif on request
| Half day | 290.00 € TTC |
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The advantages
- 1 guide for 8 youths + 1 adult
- For those under 12 years : activity limited to V2-A2-EII
- Materials to use the EPI standards for activity
- Pictures
- RC pro and individual accident Allianz
| Half day | 360.00 € TTC |
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Useful informations
| Difficulty | |
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| Ages | 12+ year old people |
| Duration | |
| Approach walk | 00 : 05 |
| Return walk | 00 : 30 |
| Altitude | 2460 ft |
| Height difference | 328 ft |
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| Specificities |
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| When | April at October |
| Where | Isère |
| Area | Grenoble / Lyon |
| Mountain range | Vercors |
FAQ
In the upper part, are the jumps mandatory?
None of them is. There is always a way to go by another technic as abseiling down or water-slide.
Is the upper part of the canyon possible for beginners?
Yes it is. It’s even a very suitable one to discover all about canyoning.
Is there a approach walk?
10 minutes of leisurely walking to get to the start of the canyon.
Is there a walking back?
30 minutes of walking to come back to the departure car park.
How high is it possible de jump in this canyon?
The 1sr Jump is about 33 ft high that only the ones who are skilled for jumping will do. At the end of one of the parts, another jumps is 26 ft high, for the good ones too. Keep in mind that the instructor will always be the one who can tell if the jump is possible yes or no and who can jump or not.
Is water cold ?
Here the water, as it comes from mountain, is constantly fresh that is good in summer! You will be equipped and well insulated by good quality neoprene wetsuit and neoprene socks.
Is it possible to go to the top of Furon without a car ?
- Contact us to see the possibility of sharing a car with other participants.
- If sharing a car is not possible, you can take a bus (40 minutes): Line T64 from Grenoble bus station and get off at the stop calls "ENGINS LES BRETS", the parking of RDV is just in 50 m
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We’ll do our best to satisfied you wishes, then, for any special requests, please fill up the contact form above or let's call.
- Phone : +33 476 402 476
- Portable : +33 663 703 625
- text : +33 663 703 625
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About us
Phone : +33 476 402 476
Mobile phone : +33 663 703 625
text : +33 663 703 625
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E-mail : reservation@vertical-aventure.com
Address : 75 rue du lavoir 38570 TENCIN FRANCE
