Montmin Canyon:
the canyon of jumps
The most aquatic canyon near Annecy, at the foot of La Tournette. A succession of jumps, natural slides and whitewater swimming — few ropes, lots of fun.
If you love jumping, this is the one
The Montmin canyon is our most aquatic and playful trip. Located on the Faverges-Seythenex side, at the foot of La Tournette (highest peak around Lake Annecy), it's a mountain torrent packed with pools, natural slides and jumps — far more than any other canyon in the region.
Where the Angon canyon is known for its ropes (waterfall abseil), Montmin is known for its 8 to 10 jumps along the trip, from very small ones up to a 5-6 metre jump for the bold. Always optional, never forced. This is the canyon where you barely ever leave the water.
It's also a canyon where we use almost no ropes. Guides occasionally set up a few short rappels, but the bulk of the trip is jumps, slides on water-carved chutes, and swimming. Perfect if big abseils don't appeal to you, or if you're looking for something more dynamic and less technical.
A jump every 5 minutes
This is what makes Montmin unique: an unmatched jump frequency. On average every 5 minutes, you face a new passage where you can jump into a pool, slide down a water-carved chute, or both back-to-back.
The progression is smooth: you start with small 1-2m jumps to get used to it, then build up gradually to the more committing passages. The highest jump on the trip reaches 5 to 6 metres — impressive but accessible if you're up for it. As always, that big jump stays optional: a downclimb or short rappel alternative is always offered.
The water is fresh, clear, fed directly by the springs of La Tournette. The landing pools are deep and clean, checked by the guide before each trip. This is the canyon you leave euphoric and exhausted.
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Your Montmin trip, step by step
From welcome at the Angon chalet to return. Here's what you'll experience.
Welcome & equipment
Meet at our Angon chalet, by the lake. The guide welcomes you, fits you with a 5mm neoprene wetsuit, helmet and harness. Safety briefing and overview of the Montmin canyon and its iconic passages.
Drive to the canyon
We reach the Montmin canyon by carpooling with the guide, on the Faverges-Seythenex side. A real perk of the trip: no need to find the canyon yourself in the mountains, we drive you straight to the entry point.
Approach hike
A short approach hike on a mountain trail, with beautiful valley views. A chance to warm up before getting in the water.
Jumps, slides and swimming
Time for 2 hours of pure aquatic experience. 8 to 10 jumps from the smallest (1m) to the highest (5-6m), natural slides carved by the water in the rock, turquoise pools you swim through, and a few short downclimbs or short rappels. The pace is dynamic, passages flow into each other.
Return walk
Canyon exit via an easy return trail back to the starting point. A few minutes to talk about the trip with the guide and other participants.
Return to Angon chalet
Carpool return to the Angon chalet with the guide. Gear return, hot shower available. The guide then sends you the photos and videos taken during the trip. And if you want to extend the day: the lake beach is just 100 metres away!
What's included (and what's not)
No hidden fees, no surcharges. The price you see is the final price.
Included in €69
- Full 5mm neoprene wetsuit
- Certified helmet and harness
- Technical gear (ropes, descender)
- Carpool transport round-trip to the canyon
- State-certified guide supervision
- Public liability insurance
- Photos and videos sent after the trip
- Hot shower at the base on return
Not included (to bring)
- Swimsuit (to wear under the wetsuit)
- An old pair of sports shoes
- Towel and change of clothes
- Travel to the Angon chalet
- Drink and snack after the trip
- Guide tip (optional)
This trip is ideal if you are...
The Montmin canyon is for those who prefer aquatic fun over technical verticality.
A water and jump lover
You love jumping into water, sliding through chutes, swimming in whitewater? This is the perfect canyon for you.
A group of friends
Birthday, stag/hen party, weekend with mates: Montmin guarantees a great vibe. Everyone has fun, no one gets bored.
Vertigo or rope-shy
Don't like big abseils or heights? Here, almost no ropes — everything is aquatic and playful.
Active sporty traveller
Teen, young adult, sporty on holiday: the trip that blows off steam without requiring any technical skills.
Montmin or Angon Advanced?
Both trips are the same price (€69) and same level (sporty), but offer radically different experiences. Here's how to choose.
Everything you need to know before coming
Logistical info to prepare your Montmin canyon trip.
📍 Meeting point
Our Angon chalet, by the lake, just past Talloires. No need to find the canyon yourself: we drive you there by carpool. The exact address is sent with your booking confirmation.
Google Maps: search "Takamaka Canyoning Annecy".
🚗 Transport to Montmin
- Carpool with the guide from the chalet
- Outbound trip: about 20 minutes
- Return trip: about 25 minutes
- All included in the trip price
🕐 Schedule
- Morning and afternoon trips
- Total duration (with transport): about 4h
- On-site (canyon): 2h30
- Season: June to mid-September (depending on flow)
⚠️ Requirements
- Minimum age 14
- Ability to swim (water comfort)
- Good fitness
- Maximum weight 120 kg
- No back / knee issues
- Comfortable jumping (but jumps optional)
Guided by state-certified instructors
Our three instructors know Montmin perfectly. They check the landing pools before each jump and adapt the pace to your group.
Céline
Étienne
Vincent
What our customers say
Verified reviews from people who did the Montmin canyon with our team.
"Non-stop jumps, just pure fun! Insane vibes with the squad, we all finished exhausted but smiling. Definitely doing it again."
"Friendly and competent team, splendid natural site, quality equipment. I highly recommend."
"At first I was scared of the jumps, the guide was great at building my confidence step by step. By the end I was jumping the 5m without hesitation! Beautiful setting at the foot of La Tournette."
Your questions about the Montmin canyon
Answers to questions specific to this playful trip.
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Do I need previous canyoning experience?
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Is the water cold in June or September?
How many people in the group?
Are there any rope descents (abseils)?
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