Pont du Diable Canyon:
the secret gorge of the Bauges
40 minutes from Annecy, one of the most beautiful enclosed canyons in Savoie. Giant potholes, passages where you can touch both walls, and the famous stone bridge hanging 35 m above the water.
A limestone fault carved by water
The Pont du Diable canyon hides in the heart of the Bauges massif, in Bellecombe-en-Bauges, just 40 minutes from Annecy. It is a canyon of character: water has cut a deep fault into the limestone, forming a narrow, spectacular gorge that you travel through jumping, abseiling and swimming.
Its name comes from the natural stone bridge spanning the gorge, visible 35 metres above your head at the heart of the descent. There the canyon narrows so much that you can almost touch both walls at once â a uniquely mineral, wild atmosphere for the area.
With its giant potholes, 5 to 10 metre drops and a long slide, it is a sporty yet accessible canyon: we run it as a private outing guided by a state-certified instructor, ideal for sporty beginners and for experienced canyoneers wanting commitment.
Beneath the Devil's bridge, where the gorge closes in
The iconic passage comes mid-descent: the gorge suddenly narrows and the stone bridge appears 35 m above, framing a ribbon of sky. Light plunges between walls polished by millennia of erosion.
Along the way you string together giant potholes (deep round basins carved by whirlpools), jumps of 3 to 8 metres â optional and adapted to the water level â a long 6 to 7 metre slide, and up to three waterfall abseils reaching 12 metres.
It is the perfect canyon for those who want a true enclosed-gorge atmosphere, off the beaten track, with just the right amount of verticality and thrills without tipping into the extreme.
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Your outing, step by step
From welcome to return, here is how the descent goes.
Welcome & gear
Your guide welcomes you, fits your 5 mm neoprene wetsuit, helmet and harness, then presents the canyon, its key passages and the safety briefing.
Approach walk
A short walk up through the Bauges forest leads to the gorge entrance. A chance to warm up and discover the site from above.
The canyon descent
Jumps into potholes, slides down the long chute, abseils under waterfalls and swims through turquoise pools. Midway: the passage beneath the Devil's bridge, where the gorge closes in. Every obstacle has an alternative.
Exit & return
Exit via an easy trail back to the start. Gear is returned and the guide debriefs the outing with you.
What's included (and what's not)
All technical gear and supervision are included in the private outing.
Included in the outing
- Full 5 mm 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 Pont du Diable Canyon as a private outing adapts to your group and level.
Lover of wild scenery
Dreaming of a real enclosed, mineral gorge away from the crowds? The Pont du Diable is one of the finest settings in Savoie.
Sporty beginner
No experience needed, but good fitness. The guide adapts jumps and abseils to your comfort.
Group & stag/hen
As a private outing, it is the ideal playground for a group of friends after adventure and thrills.
Image hunter
The bridge passage and potholes make for spectacular photos, taken by the guide during the descent.
The Pont du Diable 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 exact meeting point (in the Bauges or at our Angon chalet depending on logistics) is confirmed when you book your private outing.
đ Access
- â 40 minutes from Annecy
- â 30 minutes from Aix-les-Bains
- Car-sharing possible depending on the group
đ Organisation
- Half-day outing
- â 2h30 in the canyon
- Morning or afternoon
- By private booking
â ïž Requirements
- Minimum age 12
- Able to swim
- Good physical condition
- No back / knee problems
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 Pont du Diable Canyon
Answers to the most common questions about this outing.
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Fancy descending the Pont du Diable Canyon?
This outing is run as a private group, guided by a state-certified instructor. Contact us to set your date and format.