Canyon des Écouges (complete)
L'intégrale des Écouges is THE canyon of the area.
If you're looking for "LE" canyon in the Vercors, look no further. The Canyon des Écouges (intégrale) is a monument to canyoning in the Vercors massif. Located close to Grenoble, easily accessible from Lyon and even more so from Romans and Valence, this large-scale course combines alpine technique and aquatic pleasure in a grandiose natural setting.
This isn't just an outing, it's an all-day experience for athletes in search of adrenalin. Far from being an initiation course, the interior of the Écouges offers total immersion in a deep gorge, sculpted by thousands of years of erosion, where verticality meets the wild beauty of the Alps.
.A Sporting and Technical Challenge
The intégrale is made up of two distinct parts, making it a complete descent. The upper section is a demanding, vertical, mineral world, with a series of technical abseils in suspended basins. The challenge is total. It's here that you'll experience the emptiness and grandeur of the site.
The Aquatic Reward
After the vertical motions of the morning, the second part (lower section) offers a more playful but equally intense experience. The atmosphere changes to give way to the joys of white water: sculpted natural slides, precise jumps and clear-water swimming. It's the perfect balance between physical exertion and the pure pleasure of canyoning.
Key facts and figures
LEVEL: Expert / Very Athletic (Abseiling proficiency required)
MINIMUM AGE: 15 years
DURATION: Full day (7 to 8 hours of activity)
AQUATIC CONDITION: Knowing how to swim is essential
Audience note: Unlike our Beginner or Family courses (like the Comane), this canyon requires excellent physical condition and comfort in the face of heights.
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130€/pers
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The experience
Obstacles and Strong Sensations
The Canyon des Écouges (intégrale) is renowned for its variety and intensity. You'll experience a crescendo of progression:
Absolute Verticality (Abseils) : The first part is dominated by rope maneuvers. The highlight is undoubtedly the final cascade of the upper section, a vertiginous 70-metre abseil (often broken into sections). It's an unforgettable moment that marks the transition between the vertical world and the aquatic world.
Slides and Jumps: Once in the lower section, the pace quickens with natural slides (including the famous "Vrille") and technical jumps.
Magnificent Environment: You fly into a deep gorge with immense walls, a true temple of nature.
MANDATORY NOTE: This is a committed course. The big rappels are mandatory and cannot be bypassed. Previous abseiling experience (climbing or canyoning) is required for your safety and that of the group.
Safety and equipment
For this elite descent, we prioritise quality and safety above all.
Premium Supervision: You will be guided by a qualified Vercors instructor.
Small Groups: To ensure fluidity and safety, we limit groups to a maximum of 5 people.
High-end equipment: We supply a high-quality 5mm wetsuit (Seland brand), wetsocks, harness, double lanyards, and helmet to PPE standards.
Equipment included
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A pair of neoprene shoes
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A neoprene wetsuit (Seland brand)
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A harness for canyoning
Equipped with lanyards + an eight -
A layer of protection
for water rides -
Helmet
Equipment to bring
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Good walking shoes
Tied with shoelace with rigid sole (like sport or wandering shoes) -
A bathing suit
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A towel
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Warm and waterproof clothes
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Snacks, drinks and a change of clothes
For the way back to the car -
for whole day canyon, something to eat during the descent of the river (protected in a water-proof container)
Location and Logistics
See on Google MapsACCESS AND TRAVEL TIME
The canyon is located in the commune of Saint-Gervais, at the foot of the Vercors massif. It's an ideal destination for a day's sport from the major towns of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region:
From Grenoble: Approximately 40 minutes' drive.
From Lyon : About 1 hour 15 minutes.
From Valence: About 50 minutes.
MEETING POINT
The meeting point is at the Parking des Écouges (bottom).
Instructions : Once your reservation has been validated, you will receive a pre-set GPS point. Please arrive 15 minutes before the set time for equipment and briefing.
EMAIL: contact@revedecimes.com
TELEPHONE: +33 (0)6 28 79 89 47
