Angon Integral:
the full waterfall abseil
The complete Angon canyon experience. 250m of vertical drop, 710m of length, and the legendary 60-metre single-pitch abseil down the great waterfall. For experienced canyoneers only.
For experienced canyoneers only
Angon Integral is not a beginner trip. It is for people who have already done canyoning and are comfortable on ropes. If this is your first canyon experience, choose the Discovery or Angon Advanced first — those are the right steps before tackling the Integral.
The classic alpine descent, in its entirety
Angon Integral is the canyon in its full length: 250 metres of vertical drop over 710 metres of distance, from the upper section above Pont des Fées all the way down to the exit. A complete descent where the full alpine character of the site reveals itself, very different from trips that only do the lower section.
The highlight is, obviously, the great 60-metre waterfall, which we abseil here in a single pitch. Where the Advanced trip enters via the tourist walkways at the mid-relay (-25m, for a 35m descent), the Integral takes the abseil from the top. The full verticality of the cascade, uninterrupted, right in the flow.
Before and after this signature descent, the course strings together small drops, jumps into pools, natural slides and guided downclimbs. It's also on the Integral that you cross the famous "Letterbox", the slot under a rock block that gave the canyon its nickname. A committing, dense day with real narrative coherence — from summit to exit.
Official figures of the Angon canyon
Official grade and technical features of the integral course, according to the reference database descente-canyon.com.
The 60-metre single-pitch abseil
This is the signature of the Integral, and the major difference from the other Angon trips. On the Advanced, you enter via the tourist walkways for a 35m abseil from the mid-relay. On the Integral, you take the waterfall from the top: 60 metres of vertical descent, no relay, in the full flow.
Before reaching the great waterfall, you string together 2 small drops, 2 short rappels, then a 12-metre cascade that flows directly into the C60. It's a committing sequence: the C12 is unforgiving, and you must be perfectly comfortable on rope before starting the great descent.
The 60m abseil is vertical, soaked in spray, right in the flow. No intermediate relay to catch your breath. That's exactly why this trip is for experienced canyoneers only: you must manage your gear without hesitation, in the noise and the spray. Guides install and supervise all ropes, but you descend autonomously.
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Your Integral day, step by step
From welcome at the Angon chalet to return. A full half-day with around 4 hours in the canyon.
Welcome & technical equipment
Meet at our Angon chalet, by the lake. The guide checks your level and explains the day. Equipment with 5mm neoprene wetsuit, helmet, canyoning harness and rope gear. In-depth technical briefing on rope handling for the great abseil.
Drive to Vesonne hamlet
We carpool with the guide to the Vesonne hamlet, the access point to the upper canyon. No need to find the way, we drive you there directly.
Approach hike to Pont des Fées
The approach is on foot, with the wetsuit in the bag, along a trail on the right bank of the canyon. We cross a first stream, then reach the second stream that marks the start of the course, just upstream of the Pont des Fées. Beautiful views over the valley and the Bornes range during the climb.
The first obstacles
The opening section starts with 2 small drops (watch out for rocks in the pools), then 2 short rappels to acclimatise. Time to get comfortable, find your rope reflexes, and let the guide assess your real level before the more committing sections.
The C12 + 60m waterfall sequence
The key passage of the course. First the 12m cascade, falling into a cold shaded pool that drains directly into the great fall. Then the great 60-metre single-pitch abseil. The guide installs ropes, sends people down one by one. No possible relay: you descend autonomously, managing friction, flow and spray. It's intense.
Jumps, slides and Letterbox
After the intensity of the great abseil, the lower canyon offers a playful alternation: jumps into pools, natural water-carved slides, and the iconic "Letterbox" passage — a slide under a large rock block that can become siphonic in high flow (always optional, downclimb alternative). Walks between obstacles never exceed 5 minutes.
Exit & return
The exit is on the left bank, 200m after the last jump, via a marked trail joining the council path. Carpool return to the Angon chalet with the guide. Gear return, hot shower, and sending of photos and videos taken during the trip.
What's included (and what's not)
No hidden fees, no surcharges. The price you see is the final price.
Included in €85
- Full 5mm neoprene wetsuit
- Certified helmet and canyoning harness
- Technical gear (ropes, descender, lanyards)
- Carpool transport round-trip to Vesonne
- State-certified specialist guide supervision
- Public liability insurance
- Photos and videos sent after the trip
- Hot shower at the chalet 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
- Mid-day snack (recommended)
- Guide tip (optional)
This trip is for you if...
The Angon Integral is for already-experienced practitioners only.
You've done Angon Advanced
The 35m left you wanting more? The Integral is the logical next step: same waterfall but from the summit, plus the entire upper canyon.
You're comfortable on ropes
Regular via ferrata, climbing, technical canyon: if you handle a descender without hesitation, you have the profile.
You want a challenge
Want to step out of touristic canyoning? The Integral is a real committed sporty trip.
You want the iconic photo
The single-pitch C60 descent, in good light: the canyoning photo par excellence.
Discovery, Advanced or Integral?
The three Angon trips, compared on essentials to help you choose.
Everything you need to know before coming
Logistical info to prepare your Integral day.
📍 Meeting point
Our Angon chalet, by the lake, just past Talloires. From there, we reach the Vesonne hamlet by carpooling with the guide. Exact address sent with confirmation.
🚗 Transport
- Carpool with the guide from the chalet
- Trip to Vesonne: ~15 min
- Return to the chalet: ~15 min
- All included in the price
🕐 Schedule
- Morning trip only (need time)
- Total duration (with transport): ~5h
- Canyon itself: 3 to 4h
- Season: June to September depending on flow
⚠️ Strict requirements
- Must have done canyoning before (at least 2-3 trips)
- Comfortable with a descender
- Very good fitness
- No vertigo
- Maximum weight 120 kg
- Level validation by our team
Guided by our top instructors
The Integral is led by our most experienced guides. Managing a 60m abseil in full flow requires demanding technical know-how that all our instructors master.
Céline
Étienne
Vincent
What our customers say
Verified reviews from practitioners who did Angon Integral with our team.
"A real expert trip, not a tourist product. The 60m single-pitch abseil is just out of the ordinary. Flawless guiding, you could feel the rope mastery. Doing it again every year."
"We did the Advanced last year, went for the full game this year. No comparison: the C12 then C60 sequence is the ultimate canyoning experience around here. Special mention to Vincent."
"Friendly and competent team, splendid natural site, quality equipment. I highly recommend."
Your questions about Angon Integral
Answers to questions specific to this expert trip.
What exact level do I need for this trip?
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What is the "Letterbox"?
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What happens if I get stuck in the waterfall?
Can I do the Integral as my first canyoning trip?
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The right steps before
If you don't yet have the required level, here are the trips that prepare for the Integral.
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