Eau Rousse Canyon:
the family canyon
In the Tarentaise, the initiation canyon par excellence. Jumps of 1 to 5 m, natural slides, a rope bridge and small abseils â everything is optional. The ideal outing to discover canyoning as a family.
Everything to get started, nothing compulsory
The Eau Rousse canyon nestles in the LauziÚre massif, in the Tarentaise valley between Albertville and Moûtiers. It is the valley's initiation canyon: easy, varied and fully adjustable, it lets the whole family taste canyoning with complete peace of mind.
Its great strength is that nothing is forced. Jumps of 1 to 5 metres, natural slides, small waterfall abseils and even a rope bridge around twenty metres long: every obstacle can be taken or bypassed. Children jump the small one-metre drops while the sportier tackle the committing passages.
A short 20-minute approach walk, clear playful water and a green mountain setting: it is the perfect first-time outing, from age 8, supervised by a state-certified guide.
The canyon Ă la carte, for every level
What makes the Eau Rousse unique is its variety over a short, gentle course. In an hour and a quarter in the water you string together jumps suited to everyone, slides carved into the rock, swims through clear pools and small beginner abseils.
The rope bridge (a cable crossing around twenty metres long) adds a playful, aerial touch rarely found in a canyon â a great moment for children and parents alike.
Because everything is optional, it is also an excellent canyon for mixed-ability groups: no one feels left behind, no one gets bored.
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Your outing, step by step
From welcome to return, here is how the descent goes.
Welcome & gear
The guide welcomes young and old, fits the wetsuits, helmets and harnesses, and explains the outing in simple words to reassure the children.
Approach walk
A gentle 20-minute walk up a mountain trail leads to the canyon entrance, with fine views over the Tarentaise valley.
The playful descent
Jumps from one metre to five for the keen, slides, swims, small abseils and the famous rope bridge. The guide offers an alternative at every obstacle: everyone goes at their own pace.
Return & debrief
Exit the canyon and head back to the start. Gear is returned and the photos taken during the descent are shared.
What's included (and what's not)
All technical gear and supervision are included in the private outing.
Included in the outing
- Full neoprene wetsuit
- Certified helmet and harness
- Technical gear (ropes, descenders)
- Supervision by a state-certified guide
- Civil liability insurance
- Photos and videos of the outing
Not included (to bring)
- Swimwear (worn under the wetsuit)
- An old pair of trainers
- Towel and change of clothes
- Travel to the meeting point
- Tip for the guide (optional)
This outing is ideal if you are...
The Eau Rousse Canyon as a private outing adapts to your group and level.
Family with children
From age 8, this is THE canyon to gently introduce children. Suitable jumps, a reassuring atmosphere, nothing forced.
Complete beginner
Never tried canyoning? The Eau Rousse is the ideal learning ground, easy and progressive.
Mixed-ability group
Sporty and cautious in the same group? Everyone picks jumps and slides to their own measure.
Birthday / group outing
As a private outing, a memorable and safe activity to celebrate a birthday or gather the tribe.
The Eau Rousse Canyon at a glance
The descent's key features so you can picture it.
Everything to know before you come
The logistics to prepare your outing.
đ Meeting point
The meeting point in the Tarentaise is confirmed when you book your private outing. The Tarentaise is further from Annecy, so we usually run it as a dedicated half-day.
đ Access
- Between Albertville and Moûtiers
- â 5 km from MoĂ»tiers
- Car-sharing possible depending on the group
đ Organisation
- â 1h15 in the water
- Half-day outing
- Morning or afternoon
- By private booking
â ïž Requirements
- Minimum age 8
- Able to swim
- Able to walk 20 min uphill
- Able to jump 1 m into water
A local, state-certified team
Since 1994 we have guided canyoning around Annecy and Savoie.
State-certified guides
CĂ©line, Ătienne and Vincent know every canyon in the area and adapt the outing to your group.
Safety first
Certified gear, checked landing pools, an alternative at every obstacle: your safety comes first.
Tailor-made outing
Date, level, group size: we build your private outing around your wishes.
Your questions about the Eau Rousse Canyon
Answers to the most common questions about this outing.
From what age?
My child is afraid to jump, is that a problem?
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Is it far from Annecy?
How do I book?
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Fancy descending the Eau Rousse Canyon?
This outing is run as a private group, guided by a state-certified instructor. Contact us to set your date and format.