The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Ugine are Faverges, Vésonne and Angon. In the area of Ugine you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Faverges is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 12 km away from Ugine. You can reach it in about 16 min by car.
Via Ferrata of La Sambuy near AnnecyIs there any better way to experience the beauty of the the Bauges Massif than from the sky? Take advantage of this easy via ferrata of La Sambuy in Faverges built in the rock! A mountain guide will assist you to ensure that the group of maximum 8 participants can progress safely on this trail suitable for all ages, from families with children from 9 years old to older children. You will be rewarded with a panorama of the remarkable, rich and preserved environment of the Sambuy valley and a breathtaking view of the Mont Blanc and Lake Annecy. Tour programme - Preparation: We meet at the free car park, at the Sambuy lift ticket office, where your guide is waiting for you. Please be here 15 minutes before. If you wish to come by public transport from Annecy, you can go by bus to Faverges via the Lhisa line n° 51, then to the meeting point with the shuttles of the Sources du lac d'Annecy. Once there, after giving you your equipment and your ticket for the lift, the group will be able to take the chairlift (included in the price). At the top, you will receive the usual safety briefing, and you will be able to start the via ferrata. - Tour: For 2 hours, you will move along the cliff thanks to cables, monkey and Nepalese bridges, bars and footbridges installed on the rock. During the activity, there will be different options available, if you wish to take an easier or more difficult way (not on every obstacle), but the course has an escape route if needed. But don't worry, during this beginner's via ferrata, your guide will make sure you are safe and will give you advice on how to approach each obstacles with confidence! - Return: Once you have completed the course, you will walk back to the chairlift to return to the car park. Tour facts - Mountain: the Bauges Massif - Description: the via ferrata of La Sambuy is located in the Natural Park of Bauges, an exceptional and breathtaking site overlooking the lake of Annecy. - Total duration: 3 hrs - Duration of the via ferrata: 2 hrs - Difference in altitude: 70 m - Difficulty: easy Included services - Via ferrata set (sling, shock absorber, 2 elastic strings and 2 carabiners) - Harness - Helmet - Certified guide - Round trip lift ticket - Photos Bring along - Backpack with: water, snack, warm clothes - Pair of hiking boots or trainers with crampons Requirements - Minimum age: 9 years old - Maximal weight: 120 kg - Physical health - Surefootedness - No fear of heights
"Very nice experience with a great guide (Paul who helped us have a great time thank you for that Paul)
I highly recommend this experience 👍👍👍"OLIVIER, June 27, 2023
"A brilliant day out for the family. A great course on the river and a bonding experience for the family. Great staff, patient induction. English spoken. Actual value for money. Could not recommend more highly!"
Enjoy an introduction to rafting on the Dranse river with this discovery tour, rated class II on a scale from I to VI. Anyone of 8 years or older can participate. You can start on calm rapids and choose to go on more tumultuous areas during your descent. The proximity to the Jura mountains and Lake
The Angon canyon awaits you near Lake Annecy! From 12 years old onwards, spend your half-day in a canyon with a "Discovery Plus" level, including the famous "Mailbox" boulder. Indeed, you pass under it, like a letter put into a mailbox. Thanks to our certified instructor, expect a fun and sporting
Get ready for an exciting tour with lots of jumps and slides. The "Jump of the Camel" and the "Jump of the Corridor" pose a special challenge to those of you who want to do more technical jumps. In the middle of the tour, you can discover an unusual cavity during an abseiling passage. Tour
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