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Angon: Final del Cañón
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Regreso: The exit is about 100 m before reaching the bridge in Angon and is mandatory. It goes up steeply on the left and then on a footpath, later road, down to Angon. One comes out at the described parking for the lower vehicle.

Angon: Inicio del Cañón
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Comentario: Einstieg über dem C60
Acceso: If you have only 1 vehicle, follow the well-marked access to the 'Cascades' from Angon on the orographic right side of the stream to the bridge over the stream (45 min.).Otherwise, from the exit of the Chemin de la Closette, descend a few meters on footprints to a wide footpath, follow it to the right and turn left at the first fork onto it to reach - in case of doubt always keeping on top - the stone bridge over the stream after about 10 min. It is also possible to enter the 60 m cascade from the 'Belvedere' and thus rappel only the lower 45 m of the cascade.
Recorrido: The entry is through 2 ledges (beware of rocks in the pools), and two small rappels. Then you get to a C12 that drops into a cold pool, always in the shade, which empties directly into the C60. One should prefer to have a large group waiting at the top of C12. There is a way to cross water to the right bank from a natural landing to avoid chaining C12 and C60. However, this route should be avoided as it causes tremendous friction and there is a risk of falling rocks! The C60 splits at -25 m at the level of the Belvedere, which can be reached on foot via the tourist balcony path. The rest is very playful with alternating rappels, jumps, slides, including the famous "letterbox", a kind of slide that runs under a block that can become a siphon (not mandatory)! Note that there is an escape route in RG at this point, which is very often used as an entrance to the canyon by professionals who only supervise their group at the exit. The steps between each obstacle are no more than 5 minutes. Caution: depending on the year, the pools can be completely filled. Commitment The escape on the left bank is possible practically along the entire canyon. Only the C60 must necessarily be followed by the C25 before you can escape again! Historical overview First known total integration: J. Espejo, speleologist, 1989. Notes Can be done when the flow is good, but then you must be able to handle whitewater and watered falls (be careful at the lower exit of the C60). For unprepared people, the dangers can be very numerous! (Siphon, swirling basin, washing machine). A shuttle bus is possible, but does not save time. It is therefore recommended to make the approach on foot, with the suit in your pocket, as described above.

Angon: Salida Alternativa del Cañón
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Comentario: Einstieg in der Mitte des C60 (ca. 35 m verbleibend)
Acceso: If you have only 1 vehicle, follow the well-marked access to the 'Cascades' from Angon on the orographic right side of the stream to the bridge over the stream (45 min.).Otherwise, from the exit of the Chemin de la Closette, descend a few meters on footprints to a wide footpath, follow it to the right and turn left at the first fork onto it to reach - in case of doubt always keeping on top - the stone bridge over the stream after about 10 min. It is also possible to enter the 60 m cascade from the 'Belvedere' and thus rappel only the lower 45 m of the cascade.
Recorrido: The entry is through 2 ledges (beware of rocks in the pools), and two small rappels. Then you get to a C12 that drops into a cold pool, always in the shade, which empties directly into the C60. One should prefer to have a large group waiting at the top of C12. There is a way to cross water to the right bank from a natural landing to avoid chaining C12 and C60. However, this route should be avoided as it causes tremendous friction and there is a risk of falling rocks! The C60 splits at -25 m at the level of the Belvedere, which can be reached on foot via the tourist balcony path. The rest is very playful with alternating rappels, jumps, slides, including the famous "letterbox", a kind of slide that runs under a block that can become a siphon (not mandatory)! Note that there is an escape route in RG at this point, which is very often used as an entrance to the canyon by professionals who only supervise their group at the exit. The steps between each obstacle are no more than 5 minutes. Caution: depending on the year, the pools can be completely filled. Commitment The escape on the left bank is possible practically along the entire canyon. Only the C60 must necessarily be followed by the C25 before you can escape again! Historical overview First known total integration: J. Espejo, speleologist, 1989. Notes Can be done when the flow is good, but then you must be able to handle whitewater and watered falls (be careful at the lower exit of the C60). For unprepared people, the dangers can be very numerous! (Siphon, swirling basin, washing machine). A shuttle bus is possible, but does not save time. It is therefore recommended to make the approach on foot, with the suit in your pocket, as described above.

Angon: Aparcamiento a la entrada
Acceso: From Geneva to Annecy, then always along the (northeast) shore of Lac d'Annecy, first on the D 909, later on the D 909 a, via Talloires to Angon (14 km from Annecy). From the D 909 a, turn left here into the village and about 60 m after the center of the village and crossing the stream, park the lower vehicle on a road coming from the left (north) above. With the other vehicle on the D 909 a back through Talloires and after a small slope and 3 km (300 m after the end of the village Talloires) turn right on the D 42 in the direction of Col de la Forclaz. 2.5 km after the turnoff and 500 m before the village Verel there is an inconspicuous signpost on the right of the road to the 'Cascades d'Angon'. Turn here onto the 'Chemin de la Closette'. You can park your car on the right or on the left or drive a few hundred meters to the exit of the road and look for a parking place.
Regreso: The exit is about 100 m before reaching the bridge in Angon and is mandatory. It goes up steeply on the left and then on a footpath, later road, down to Angon. One comes out at the described parking for the lower vehicle.

Angon: Aparcamiento a la salida
Acceso: From Geneva to Annecy, then always along the (northeast) shore of Lac d'Annecy, first on the D 909, later on the D 909 a, via Talloires to Angon (14 km from Annecy). From the D 909 a, turn left here into the village and about 60 m after the center of the village and crossing the stream, park the lower vehicle on a road coming from the left (north) above. With the other vehicle on the D 909 a back through Talloires and after a small slope and 3 km (300 m after the end of the village Talloires) turn right on the D 42 in the direction of Col de la Forclaz. 2.5 km after the turnoff and 500 m before the village Verel there is an inconspicuous signpost on the right of the road to the 'Cascades d'Angon'. Turn here onto the 'Chemin de la Closette'. You can park your car on the right or on the left or drive a few hundred meters to the exit of the road and look for a parking place.
Regreso: The exit is about 100 m before reaching the bridge in Angon and is mandatory. It goes up steeply on the left and then on a footpath, later road, down to Angon. One comes out at the described parking for the lower vehicle.

Angon: Waypoint
Comentario: Départ du sentier en balcon menant au belvédère (milieu de la C60) (descente)
Acceso: If you have only 1 vehicle, follow the well-marked access to the 'Cascades' from Angon on the orographic right side of the stream to the bridge over the stream (45 min.).Otherwise, from the exit of the Chemin de la Closette, descend a few meters on footprints to a wide footpath, follow it to the right and turn left at the first fork onto it to reach - in case of doubt always keeping on top - the stone bridge over the stream after about 10 min. It is also possible to enter the 60 m cascade from the 'Belvedere' and thus rappel only the lower 45 m of the cascade.

Angon: Waypoint1
Comentario: Départ du sentier permettant de faire le canyon SANS navette (descente)

Male Vesse aval (III): Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: A few meters after the parking lot, you cross the streambed of the Male Vesse, where the water may be hidden under the gravel. About 30 m further on, at a pile of stones about half a meter high, turn left off the track and follow the tracks up into the forest. From now on, follow the cairns that continually point the way. If you lose contact with them, it is essential to find them again. So you walk up through the forest for around 45 minutes; then you come to a cirque ("ebolis" - chute, landslide?). The path branches off here. One leads up to the right in the cirque (the chute), but gets lost in the forest after two cairns. So we take the other one, which leads to a tree lying across the path (literally: crossing the path). Shortly afterwards, you will see another small cairn. Unfortunately, there are only red trail markings on the opposite side of the trees. After about 1 hour and 20 minutes, shortly after a rock face on the right-hand side, we reach another large cirque, which we do not cross, but instead walk steeply up to the right at the cairns in front of the cirque. Here we follow a chain of cairns. We come to a footbridge 130 m above the canyon (directly above the Oscuros). Then, continuing to follow the cairns, we climb to the right, cross a small cirque and a few minutes later we reach another path in which we descend steeply between trees to the streambed.\n(Translation of a French description of this access, as the author reached Male Vesse aval -III- via Male Vesse amont - II -. Caracal describes this route in the opposite direction as an emergency exit after the upper part - "Echappatoire" - see page 51 below).
Recorrido: The descent begins with a short dark gorge with the highest rappel (C 25), then narrower and wider rappel sections alternate, almost 20 rappels, some slides and possible jumps are offered.

Male Vesse aval (III): Final del Cañón
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Regreso: In the wide streambed you reach the crossing slope. Follow this to the right for a few meters to the vehicle.

Male Vesse amont (II): Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: A few meters after the parking lot, you cross the streambed of the Male Vesse, where the water may be hidden under the gravel. We continue along the dirt road and then take the well-signposted hiking trail to the Refuge d'Estrop (2050 m above sea level). After spending the night at the refuge, the next morning we take the hiking trail towards the summit of Estrop, winding northwards up the broad slope. Where the slope becomes somewhat flatter and the path bends to the east (at about 2460 m above sea level), we continue to climb without a path in the previous direction to the lowest point of the ridge towering in front of us (2530 m above sea level). We cross the ridge and descend the wide ridge in the large basin on the other side, initially continuing in a northerly direction, before keeping more to the right at a solitary tree, crossing a small ridge and finally reaching the streambed of the Male Vesse. The first high rappel is clearly visible as a dark area relatively early on in the descent. You can also enter the Male Vesse pre-amont (I) at 2700 m above sea level (see web links), but the uppermost parts in the wide basin do not necessarily seem worthwhile. Although there is also a direct ascent to the ridge, it is much more pleasant via the hut. You can reserve a place to sleep by calling 0492310701 (from Germany with the French prefix and omit the zero at the beginning of the number).
Recorrido: The tour begins with a 112m high cauldron, which is rappelled after about 65m (2008). In the book by Fiorina/Jourdan/Tordjman, transfers are marked after 35/50/35 m. This is followed by about 17 more rappels (possibly also some slides and smaller jumps) until the exit after the second part. At the exit, you reach a longer part (pure running route) where the canyon widens and flat meadow areas can be found on the righthand side. This is the exit of the Male Vesse amont part. There is a bivouac here and you can climb up to the right to the Pont de Dédédou - from there the path leads down into the valley. The route should only be attempted after the snow has melted, i.e. preferably in late August/early September.

Male Vesse amont (II): Final del Cañón
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Regreso: As a rule, this is followed by an ascent of the lower parts of Male Vesse aval (III). If you want or need to get off, see the Male Vesse III approach description (in the opposite direction).

Sauze (aval): Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: First follow the path towards Champcontier. Then continue on the path towards "Chemin du Col de la Rousse"
Recorrido: At the beginning a 55m rappel, which is abseiled in the beam and outside and broken approximately in the middle.

Sauze (aval): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
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Comentario: Parkplatz für Einstieg Blache und Ausstieg Sauze
Acceso: Drive to Lauzet-Ubaye and cross the Ubaye at the "medieval bridge". Continue to the Blache canyon (lower part of the Sauze) and park there.
Regreso: Attach to the car or tarpaulin at the road bridge.

Sauze (aval): Aparcamiento a la entrada
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Comentario: Parkplatz Zustieg bei evtl. Umsetzung
Acceso: Drive to Lauzet-Ubaye and cross the Ubaye at the "medieval bridge". Continue to the Blache canyon (lower part of the Sauze) and park there.
Regreso: Attach to the car or tarpaulin at the road bridge.

Sauze (aval): Final del Cañón
Regreso: Attach to the car or tarpaulin at the road bridge.

Blache: Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: Follow the path on the right bank towards Champcontier until it meets a passable track. Keep right and follow the slope until it leads over the Blache. Enter the Blache here.
Recorrido: Short version: Entry at 985HM then down to the Ubaye 2x 30 m ropes 15 access 150 Descent 20 Return After the approx. 250 m Bachlatscher in the middle section comes a beautiful T4. Then exit ororaphically to the left, or continue down to the Ubaye - be careful, then you have to ascend via the via ferrata.

Blache: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
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Comentario: Parkplatz, falls nur 1 Auto verfügbar - Kurzversion - oder unterer Parkplatz bei Umsetzung
Acceso: Continue from Le Lauzet-Ubaye to Le Pruneyret. Follow the road until you cross the stream. Park directly behind the stream.
Regreso: Before reaching the Ubaye, the exit is mandatory via a via ferrata. This is followed by a path that leads to the lower car.

Blache: Aparcamiento a la entrada
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Comentario: Parkplatz für Einstieg Blache und Ausstieg Sauze
Acceso: Continue from Le Lauzet-Ubaye to Le Pruneyret. Follow the road until you cross the stream. Park directly behind the stream.
Regreso: Before reaching the Ubaye, the exit is mandatory via a via ferrata. This is followed by a path that leads to the lower car.

Blache: Final del Cañón
Regreso: Before reaching the Ubaye, the exit is mandatory via a via ferrata. This is followed by a path that leads to the lower car.

Enfers: Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: Take the Ludwigskopf path, which leads north after circling the meadow and bypasses a large rock formation. After the last hairpin bends, the path joins a right-hand needle at the edge of a meadow dominated by two buildings (Schäferei, Alt. 1753). At this point, leave the path and follow a path that is barely visible in the tall grass and leads horizontally under the buildings. At the exit of the meadow, the path continues through the trees and soon you will see a single house on the left below the path. At this point, descend almost to this house and continue horizontally on the path, which is now easier to see. About 130 m later, on a very vague crest and at an altitude of 1700 m, a steep descent begins (on a fairly visible path) through the forest. After 5 minutes you reach the first obstacle. The part between the path of the head of Louis XVI, which you leave at a right-hand pin, and the "plunge" into the forest at altitude 1700 is marked with a dashed line on the 1:25,000 scale IGN map. Note that after the isolated house, if you continue along the path (which gradually improves) too far to the right, you will cross a canyon (ravin du Vallon, altitude 1648), which you can descend first via the flank on the G bank (steep), and then at best a 10 m abseil towards the exit.
Recorrido: A variety of abseils between 4 and 30 m, some of which are a little watery under normal conditions. No swims, no jumps, but magnificent indentations. The time for the descent will quickly depend on your knowledge of rappel, so you won't waste any time. Some waterfalls are equipped out of the water. There is very new and less new equipment, several handrails that you should use wisely to combine speed and safety. Commitment Certainly. The extent of the route is identical to the Sauze/Blache route, but cut deeper, with no obvious passing places, even less road or intermediate parking.... However, on the cross-section of Henri Vincens' topos, a loophole is indicated on the left bank at the exit of the first third, then two more further down (not tested). Historical overview M André, July 1983. Notes Without shuttle bus: parking lot in Les Cluots. At the confluence, ascend about 200 m on the right bank of the Ubaye, the path begins to climb. In a few hairpin bends, you reach the hamlet of Les Herbez at altitude 1225, then slightly uphill to the right, cross the canyon of the same name (it is the well-marked canyon at the beginning of the approach), then cross again to the right until you reach La Grande Blache. With a cut you reach Les Cluots. 1h20.

Enfers: Aparcamiento a la salida
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Comentario: Parkplatz für den Ausstieg
Acceso: Drive to Le Lauzet-Ubaye. Aval with Ubaye crossing: Drive past the village, continue on the D900 and at the exit of the two-lane road turn left and park at the turn-off to Champanastais. Down the valley without crossing: On leaving Le Lauzet, take the small road on the left to the Roman bridge (the same as for Sauze/Blache). After the bridge, turn right, then park in a sharp hairpin bend in front of a block of houses on the right (1.3 km after the bridge). 12.7 km long shuttle bus. Uphill: Follow the D900 uphill, drive 1.6 km over the bridge over the Ubaye and take the small road on the left towards Chaudon-Grande Blache. At the exit of the paved road, take the right-hand path to the edge of Les Cluots (large meadows).
Regreso: Cross the Ubaye and continue to the car. If there is too much water in the Ubaye for a safe crossing, we take the path on the right bank downstream to the next bridge.

Enfers: Aparcamiento a la entrada
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Comentario: Parkplatz Zustieg
Acceso: Drive to Le Lauzet-Ubaye. Aval with Ubaye crossing: Drive past the village, continue on the D900 and at the exit of the two-lane road turn left and park at the turn-off to Champanastais. Down the valley without crossing: On leaving Le Lauzet, take the small road on the left to the Roman bridge (the same as for Sauze/Blache). After the bridge, turn right, then park in a sharp hairpin bend in front of a block of houses on the right (1.3 km after the bridge). 12.7 km long shuttle bus. Uphill: Follow the D900 uphill, drive 1.6 km over the bridge over the Ubaye and take the small road on the left towards Chaudon-Grande Blache. At the exit of the paved road, take the right-hand path to the edge of Les Cluots (large meadows).
Regreso: Cross the Ubaye and continue to the car. If there is too much water in the Ubaye for a safe crossing, we take the path on the right bank downstream to the next bridge.

Enfers: Final del Cañón
Regreso: Cross the Ubaye and continue to the car. If there is too much water in the Ubaye for a safe crossing, we take the path on the right bank downstream to the next bridge.

Riolan: Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: Straight down to the creek.
Recorrido: 1st part partly in the basement, no rappel at normal water level. With a lot of water 5 rappels. Exits with the arched bridge. Then running section. 2nd part increasingly narrower as it progresses. No too high rappels. Some slides and possible jumps after prior inspection. The water is mostly naturally cloudy due to the suspended mud.

Riolan: Aparcamiento a la entrada
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Comentario: Parkplatz beim Einstieg zur Riolan
Acceso: From Nice, head north on the N 202 towards Digne. After about 17 km, turn left at the Charles Albert bridge over the Var and take the D 17 up to Gilette and continue on a winding road behind the Esteron valley to Roquesteron (approx. 26 km from the Var bridge). 3.5 km after Roquesteron, turn left onto the D 10. After another 3.5 km, cross the bridge at the Riolan exit. Park your car at the exit. Take the second car back to the D 17 and turn left to Sigale. Through the village and uphill in serpentines. After about 3.5 km from Sigale we pass the old arched bridge deep below us over the Riolan and 500m further on we come to the upper parking lot (yellowed canyoning sign).
Regreso: Before the road bridge right up or after the bridge right to the road.

Riolan: Aparcamiento a la salida
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Comentario: Parkplatz beim Ausstieg der Riolan
Acceso: From Nice, head north on the N 202 towards Digne. After about 17 km, turn left at the Charles Albert bridge over the Var and take the D 17 up to Gilette and continue on a winding road behind the Esteron valley to Roquesteron (approx. 26 km from the Var bridge). 3.5 km after Roquesteron, turn left onto the D 10. After another 3.5 km, cross the bridge at the Riolan exit. Park your car at the exit. Take the second car back to the D 17 and turn left to Sigale. Through the village and uphill in serpentines. After about 3.5 km from Sigale we pass the old arched bridge deep below us over the Riolan and 500m further on we come to the upper parking lot (yellowed canyoning sign).
Regreso: Before the road bridge right up or after the bridge right to the road.

Riolan: Final del Cañón
Regreso: Before the road bridge right up or after the bridge right to the road.

Barbaira inf.: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
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Acceso: From Dolceaqua drive up the valley in the direction of Rochetta Nervina. Park in the large parking lot in the village (2023: 8 euros per day, 1 euro per hour, free for motorhomes at night). Water tap at the sanitary building/back wall. Shower in the sanitary building - only open during the day.
Regreso: Quite laborious through the blocked streambed until you reach a bathing area below an artificial step. Turn right here on a good path back to the village.

Barbaira inf.: Final del Cañón
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Regreso: Quite laborious through the blocked streambed until you reach a bathing area below an artificial step. Turn right here on a good path back to the village.

Barbaira inf.: Inicio del Cañón
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Comentario: Ponte Cin
Acceso: Cross the stream and on the other side of the village follow the signs to a mule track ("Sentiero 13"). Follow the path for 35 minutes to a signposted junction and take the lower path. You soon cross the landslide zone with two large rock debris below the path and then reach the entry point at the Ponte Cin bridge. Fee for ascent - 2023 collection hut was not yet occupied at 08.45 h.
Recorrido: Entry is at the bridge over the stream. Here you can jump directly to 8.6m (descente). In the following, jumps up to 12m and small, well-equipped rappels up to 10m alternate. In the lower third there are wonderful tuff formations similar to the Maglia. After a rappel between huge boulders, the canyon opens up. The last point is the jump from the dam wall. Bathers are often to be found here. Watch out! There is a place (picture 12 shows it from below) that is often used by commercial operators to build ropeways. There is a VERY well-equipped belaystation on the left which is only moderately suitable for rappels as the rope tends to get stuck in a crevice here. If you are rappelling, then rather orog. right a little further ahead. You can jump at this point, but it is essential to check out the spot carefully. The pool looks much deeper from above than it is and is full of large stones. The water level can best be assessed at the entry. There are no obvious canyons in the critical part of the canyon. The "signposted" emergency exits described by descente are non-existent. In some places, the slope can certainly be climbed with difficulty on the left. There are plenty of places to get out of the water.

Barbaira inf.: Salida Alternativa del Cañón
Comentario: Start Barbaira sup. ca. 1h mehr Canyon lt. Descente nicht lohnenswert
Acceso: Cross the stream and on the other side of the village follow the signs to a mule track ("Sentiero 13"). Follow the path for 35 minutes to a signposted junction and take the lower path. You soon cross the landslide zone with two large rock debris below the path and then reach the entry point at the Ponte Cin bridge. Fee for ascent - 2023 collection hut was not yet occupied at 08.45 h.
Recorrido: Entry is at the bridge over the stream. Here you can jump directly to 8.6m (descente). In the following, jumps up to 12m and small, well-equipped rappels up to 10m alternate. In the lower third there are wonderful tuff formations similar to the Maglia. After a rappel between huge boulders, the canyon opens up. The last point is the jump from the dam wall. Bathers are often to be found here. Watch out! There is a place (picture 12 shows it from below) that is often used by commercial operators to build ropeways. There is a VERY well-equipped belaystation on the left which is only moderately suitable for rappels as the rope tends to get stuck in a crevice here. If you are rappelling, then rather orog. right a little further ahead. You can jump at this point, but it is essential to check out the spot carefully. The pool looks much deeper from above than it is and is full of large stones. The water level can best be assessed at the entry. There are no obvious canyons in the critical part of the canyon. The "signposted" emergency exits described by descente are non-existent. In some places, the slope can certainly be climbed with difficulty on the left. There are plenty of places to get out of the water.

Ecouges (superieur): Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: From the parking lot at the Pont de Chabert just above the bridge directly into the Drevenne.
Recorrido: Impressive and possibly demanding tour through the west walls of the Vercors (if the water flow is sufficient).\nThe water level at the beginning of the tour should not exceed 1 m³/sec.\nAll rappelling routes are installed in such a way that rappelling outside the waterline is also possible. To do this, however, free-hanging traverses must be made on the rope in two places in a vertical wall from the upper edge of the waterfall to the front.\nWhen the canyon opens, a stream crossing must be made from right to left and one directly at the edge of the 65 m fall from left to right over the slippery streambed. Make sure you secure the crossing adequately here (fatal accident of a canyoning guide on 17. 08. 2002).\nThe large waterfall can be broken (orographic. right after about 35m on a pleasant intermediate level).

Ecouges (superieur): Final del Cañón
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Regreso: Either directly onto the road to the car or further down the Ecouges II (see there).

Ecouges (Inferieur): Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: Immediately by the bridge into the stream.
Recorrido: Highly frequented canyon, also popular after Ecouges I. Some jumps and slides. Water drainage at entry.\nOnly permitted from May 1 to September 15. \nThe third part (below the described exit) is generally prohibited.

Ecouges (Inferieur): Final del Cañón
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Regreso: After the C 13 and the adjoining pool, a path leads out to the left (signs in the streambed), which would lead down to Le Rez in 45 minutes. However, we do not take this exit, which would require a long shuttle, but continue along the streambed for about 70 meters. There, a (mostly dry) side stream descends in the scree on the righthand side. We now walk steeply uphill in the side stream, or better still across the grassy areas on its orographic right-hand side, until we come to a path. This leads in serpentines up to a slope, which we continue up (approx. 5 min.) until we reach the tarred road. Follow this road to the right for about 400 m back to the car.

Ecouges (Inferieur): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
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Comentario: Parkplatz abseits der Straße
Acceso: Take the N 532 running parallel to the highway from Grenoble in the direction of Romans-sur-Isere to Rovon. Turn left here and take the D 35 via St. Gervais up towards Rencurel. The Canyon des Ecouges is also signposted. The road first leads up through sparse forest and finally crosses our stream on a bridge below the 65-meter drop. Park the car here.
Regreso: After the C 13 and the adjoining pool, a path leads out to the left (signs in the streambed), which would lead down to Le Rez in 45 minutes. However, we do not take this exit, which would require a long shuttle, but continue along the streambed for about 70 meters. There, a (mostly dry) side stream descends in the scree on the righthand side. We now walk steeply uphill in the side stream, or better still across the grassy areas on its orographic right-hand side, until we come to a path. This leads in serpentines up to a slope, which we continue up (approx. 5 min.) until we reach the tarred road. Follow this road to the right for about 400 m back to the car.

Infernet (Isère): Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: A few meters back on the road, then a dirt road between forest and meadows descends in a south-easterly direction. On a flat saddle, before the path climbs again, an inconspicuous track runs off to the left (south-east) into the bushes. Follow this - steeply at the end - down to Vence and the entry to Infernet.
Recorrido: The difficulty depends crucially on the - usually quite decent - water flow. Although the stands are usually set up to avoid the jet as much as possible, access to the stand above the 25 m rappel is quite exposed. Whirlpools and rollers then pose a further danger. Video and photos show a low water flow! At times (!) a guide rope was fixed to the right wall, which could be used to stay out of the powerful jet. But then about 40m abseil length above intermediate level. Good to connect with Alloix.

Infernet (Isère): Final del Cañón
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Regreso: After the canyon exit, before the water catchment, turn right up to the aforementioned saddle and from here back to the car.

Pont du Diable: Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: From the road junction head south down a path to the Pont du Diable (information boards), cross it and enter a little above the orographic left bank.
Recorrido: Short, but very rewarding. Several opportunities for nice jumps. A narrow chute sometimes blocked with wood. Can be easily connected to the nearby repo reservoir.

Pont du Diable: Final del Cañón
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Regreso: After the narrow section, go right up to the bridge and take the access path back to the car.

Oules de Freissinieres: Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: On the left bank of the Biaysse / Chichin, first follow the path towards Dormillouse. The path then climbs steeply in several bends. This is followed by a longer grade in a north-westerly direction, a leftward haipin bend and a fork at the next hairpin bend. Continue along the gradient (no further to Dormillouse). Continue along the path and follow the forks in a southerly direction (towards Gletcher, not Dormillouse). As soon as the path runs parallel to the Oules with little difference in altitude, you have reached the entry point.
Recorrido: Cracks: The oules become greased and degreased over the years. Some pools can be very deep in some years and completely fatty in the following years and vice versa. It is therefore necessary to check the depth of each pool before jumping. Equipment completely revised and updated in 2013. IMPORTANT INFO: The names of the obstacles used in this description (slides/cascades/protrusions...) do not correspond exactly to the names in the topos Canyons des Hautes-Alpes (Henri Vincens) / Tour d'Europe des Canyon (Caracal). For the sake of "clarity", the names used by these authors for the main obstacles are specified in the following lines and added to the names of this description; example: for the first T5: "T5/dc", "T8/hv", "T6/c", which means in the order Descente-Canyon, Henri Vincens, Caracal (Tour de l'Europe). The first part of 1.5 to 2 hours consists of ledges and small slides (T5, T10, T3, C5, C20, C12, and C6) where you have to be careful of the water movements. If you are strongly agitated in the slide "T5/dc", "T8/hv", "T6/c" (foaming tub and violent drop to the left), you can still escape to the right via a steep grassy scree just before "T10/dc", "T14/hv", "T10/c" (RD relay) (violent drop due to large current at the finish). This is followed by a small 2/3m slide and then a 4/5m jump/waterfall (RD relay/knot rope/required 4m jump/left bank drop). The 20m waterfall slide: "C20/dc", "T18/hv", "TC17/c" can be dangerous (handrail + RG relay). It can be lowered easily if the foaming jet does not touch the opposite bank (otherwise dangerous drop). Otherwise, you can save yourself via the RG (easy climb/3 m, at the height of the MC start) and then rappel 20 m from a relay on the ledge next to the rechapper. The next waterfall is no problem, RG relay (2 points), 10m rappel + slippery jump. The next obstacle requires a 6m jump into a pool (+/- depth/years). From the (old) menhir (very large boulders in the canyon bed) things get serious (incidentally, this is the last easy escape route in the RG before... many worries.... ). The second, very sporty part takes about 3 hours and requires great attention. You string together abseiling sections and a nice S-slide, you negotiate de-escalations that are sometimes "hot", and you reach the "climax", the famous "cannon shot" (geyser); a water fountain shoots up horizontally and forms a beautiful ponytail. On to the technical aspects; after "le Menhir" the 5 m high waterfall is jumped. The following "C8/dc", "C10/hv", "C8/c" can also be jumped, but the start is technical and slippery and you have to jump far to avoid falling onto an edge at a lower depth. It is better to rappel from the RD relay (2 points) (beware of the hanging tub, if the current is strong, it is better for the first person to rappel to reach the relay to avoid being washed away). The relay of the S-slide, "T3+6/hv", "T5,T8/c", is more difficult to find. One meter before the first slide, climb over the RD jump (it's slippery!... short ladder more or less mandatory) to find two points, sometimes under the vegetation, two meters further (violent water movements and second part to be avoided when active/ ankle bise...). The next ledge offers a small waterfall (1 m, strongly reminiscent when the water flow is strong) and leads into a hanging pool. The next waterfall is an RD waterfall that de-escalates behind a group of trees. After this, you finally reach the big abseils. A slide sends you directly into a new hanging basin (belay possible / 2 points above the slide / slippery access) towards the first MC with RG cable + RG relay: "C22/hv", "C23/c", rappel 22m or 10m + jump 12m. Here is the last possible escape route in the RG (fixed ropes 80m), in case you are tired, frozen or scared... You then reach the second MC with rope RG at the height of the overflow of the large hanging pool (have yourself secured if there is a lot of water to avoid a fall from 60m...). The "cannon shot" takes place in a C60. Not too much space and a wonderful photo to take. The wired MC leads you to the RG relay of "C21/hv", "C27/c" for a first rappel (slightly pendular) of 27m to reach the RG relay of "C25/hv", "C32/c" (right at the geyser, 10m under a larch), rappel of 30m. Then, at the exit of this fabulous waterfall (in pouring rain), do not descend to the pool, but reach a first micro-terrace RD by swinging, then find a relay (monopoint) in a small niche 1.5m below this first terrace. From here we rappel into the basin (still in pouring rain) to bypass an RD jump and reach a 2nd RD terrace (in less pouring rain). Start the abseilable MC "MC10m/hv", "MC D technical/c", (2 points), lay the abseilable MC (12m) to reach a micro-relay RD (4 quick links/2 points), then cross the C18 which follows above water. Via a slippery climb you reach the third wired MC, then an RD relay for a rappelling routes of 17m or 10m + 7m jump. This is followed by the slides "T15/hv", "TC4,TC6/c", dry to the right (2 points + 1 point + 1 point), or aquatic to the left + jump, leading into a large pool, then a 3m jump (rappel possible) into a narrow pool leading to an RG relay (+ MC rappelable). The "C20/dc", "C14/hv", "C18/c" can be problematic at sporty flow due to an RD choke + rappel at the bottom of the waterfall. It is best to do a zipline from the intermediate station. After that you will encounter a slide or a jump. The last waterfall "C20/dc", "C20/hv", "C22/c" (RD relay) also has a strong choke if the water flow is good. Descend RD and then pass under the waterfall by walking on the slippery ledge to a terrace and jumping RG into the pool. You can exit at this point via a steep path RG. As you continue through the chaos, you will eventually come across a C13 in a chute, RD relay (1 point), before reaching the bridge at the start of the trail. This last waterfall has a small hanging pool that is particularly dangerous when the water is very low (it turns sharply to the right and is encrusted over at the exit (waterfall)). Even specialists have been fooled here. This part is therefore not recommended, especially as it is not very interesting. Committed Relatively engaging until the "menhir" and then very, very engaging. Historical overview First ascent by Francis Elichabe and Henri Vincens. Remarks Need we mention it again? Les Oules are reserved for teams trained for "big broth" and rope manipulation... certainly one of the toughest canyons in the metropolis. Thanks to Henri for this fabulous opening. The water is very cold (06° C in September). Pay attention to the water level (which is checked at the bridge). Plan to re-equip the handrails and anchors as the heavy flooding and ice in winter tears everything away. Watch for water movement and pools that "call back", "choke", "push", etc. This hike should only be done in the fall, from September to November, because of the water level (except in special summers like 2003). In short, be more than careful. Even if we give you a lot of advice, it cannot detract from your own vigilance, as it is relative and can be wrong from one year to the next.

Oules de Freissinieres: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
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Acceso: From L'Argentière-la-Bessée, drive up to Freissinières and follow the D238 to the exit of the valley and park at the end of the road in the public parking lot.
Regreso: After the 2nd bridge turn right to the car.

Oules de Freissinieres: Final del Cañón
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Regreso: After the 2nd bridge turn right to the car.

Tine des Fonts (amont): Inicio del Cañón
2022-10-11: A fascinating canyon with beautiful rocks.
Acceso: First follow the path down to the 'Giffre des Fonts' stream. After crossing the bridge over the stream, the trail climbs again to waypoint #1 (see map). Up to the bridge marked on the map as waypoint #2, it is a wide track along the stream with moderate differences in altitude. Between waypoints #2 and #3, the trail climbs steeply uphill to and through a small settlement.
Recorrido: These are estimates based on memories and photos. The topographic view of a canyon can change quickly due to environmental influences. Bridge 10 Melter anchor left, rappel 7m short run D1 downclimb approx. 300m run D1 downclimb, mini geyser 50m walk 2m downclimb 30m walk Rope traverse left, 3m 2 anchors left, 15m C5 It gets tight Single bolt right, C10m Geyser, tree in the water Multi-stage abseil on the left C10 3 anchors right 6m rappel Walk 50 meters C5 C7 Mini slide Downclimb 2 meters over large trees Downclimb 1 meter Downclimb 2 meters Walk 50 meters Downclimb 2 meters downclimb 2 meters Inflow, exit

Tine des Fonts (amont): Final del Cañón
2022-10-11: A fascinating canyon with beautiful rocks.
Regreso: We return 3 km along the same path that we took on the way there. Optionally, you can also walk the next part of the fountain.

Tine des Fonts (amont): Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2022-10-11: A fascinating canyon with beautiful rocks.
Acceso: From Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, head south on the D429, past Cascade du Rouget to the settlement of Les Fardelay. Park before the road climbs again in serpentines.
Regreso: We return 3 km along the same path that we took on the way there. Optionally, you can also walk the next part of the fountain.

Tine des Fonts (amont): Waypoint
Comentario: WP 1: Chalet de la Céliére
Acceso: First follow the path down to the 'Giffre des Fonts' stream. After crossing the bridge over the stream, the trail climbs again to waypoint #1 (see map). Up to the bridge marked on the map as waypoint #2, it is a wide track along the stream with moderate differences in altitude. Between waypoints #2 and #3, the trail climbs steeply uphill to and through a small settlement.

Tine des Fonts (amont): Waypoint1
Comentario: WP2: Bridge // Pont des Fonds
Acceso: First follow the path down to the 'Giffre des Fonts' stream. After crossing the bridge over the stream, the trail climbs again to waypoint #1 (see map). Up to the bridge marked on the map as waypoint #2, it is a wide track along the stream with moderate differences in altitude. Between waypoints #2 and #3, the trail climbs steeply uphill to and through a small settlement.

Tine des Fonts (amont): Waypoint2
Comentario: WP 3: Refuge des Fonts (alt 1368m)

Torrent de Chichin : Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: From the parking lot (which is often crowded in high summer), take the path that crosses the Oules de Freissinières and climb up the G.R. on the right bank of the Torrent de Chichin. At one point, leave the forest and "shoot due north" into the boulder field. Continue in this direction and do not return to the south, which leads to the Oules. You will then reach the village of Dormillouse. At the small wooden bridge, head west again until you reach another small bridge, which is stone and Roman. The tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings should not stop you from getting out your equipment to gear up...
Recorrido: From the Roman bridge, walk 20 m up the stream to the first sill. A first C3 (spits in R.G.) can be jumped over when you see the block hidden under the foam. If the level allows, you can overcome it with a slide. You then pass under a natural millennial arch and can make a jump from a height of 6 meters. After crossing the Roman bridge, you can use the R.G. to get out. This allows a team member to install a zip line from below if you wish. The canyon then opens up to a more open area or between the sun with small abseils, slides and medium sized jumps (max. 10 m). Be careful with the numerous jumps, where you have to assess the "landing zone" well... Rappels too close from the water are guaranteed... too far is the knee in the chin... At the wooden bridge you saw on the ascent, you can take a break and eat by going to the right. Then you continue with a series of jumps and slides, including the famous "S" slide. Then you come to the most vertical part, where the abseiling sections This is followed by a fairly long sequence of abseils: C15 + C4 + R7 + C30 + C10 + C40 + C20 + C45... OUF... We have (at the top of this position) 170 m of gas under our feet... The gear is installed and the only special point of this part is the last 65m abseil, which has to be split. Then one member of the rope team descends to the relay (where there is no room for more than two members) to place the 45m rope for the final rappel. Commitment The equipment is very good, the depth of the pools varies from one year to the next.... The slips are before the wooden bridge, then two immediately after on the right. The last two are on the same bank at the top and bottom of the C30.... After that it is ... "atmospheric". Period/water character Some years the conditions for a descent will never be there ... This shows how watery this canyon is, which is only very rarely accessible before the exit of August and until the snow arrives. The history First ascent by Max Imbert and Henri Vincens. This route, considered very difficult, offers you the opportunity to navigate canyons in a remarkable alpine scenic setting. At the exit of the FREISSINIERES valley, the Biaysse river flows from the confluence of two torrents that emerge from deep and wild canyons: the Torrent des OULES and the Torrent de CHICHIN. The site at the heart of the PARC NATIONAL des ECRINS is exceptional for its fauna, flora and human environment. Climbing the Torrent de CHICHIN is a serious undertaking reserved for experienced sportsmen. You must be able to assess the risks before embarking on the descent, especially in terms of the speed of the water, as several passages can become traps. If the water spreads across the entire width of the waterfall and forms an almost uninterrupted curtain, the water level is too high. When the cascade splits into clearly separated rivulets, the conditions are most favorable. These conditions are usually present at the exit of the season (end of August, September). Don't forget to stow the equipment in the car. Once you have stowed the equipment in the car, you can try the excellent raspberry and blueberry tarts in the car at the exit of the parking lot. DORMILLOUSE, a village inhabited all year round, takes its name from the old French "l'endormie" (the marmot). It is only supplied by helicopter twice a year by the General Council of the Hautes-Alpes. So remember to bring the newspaper or something similar to one of the accommodations ... They will appreciate your gesture...

Torrent de Chichin : Final del Cañón
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Regreso: At the foot of this very beautiful waterfall, you leave the path to RG on a well-marked path that leads past beautiful wild raspberries.... but "shhhh".

Torrent de Chichin : Salida Alternativa del Cañón
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Comentario: Start unterer Teil an der Brücke
Acceso: From the parking lot (which is often crowded in high summer), take the path that crosses the Oules de Freissinières and climb up the G.R. on the right bank of the Torrent de Chichin. At one point, leave the forest and "shoot due north" into the boulder field. Continue in this direction and do not return to the south, which leads to the Oules. You will then reach the village of Dormillouse. At the small wooden bridge, head west again until you reach another small bridge, which is stone and Roman. The tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings should not stop you from getting out your equipment to gear up...
Recorrido: From the Roman bridge, walk 20 m up the stream to the first sill. A first C3 (spits in R.G.) can be jumped over when you see the block hidden under the foam. If the level allows, you can overcome it with a slide. You then pass under a natural millennial arch and can make a jump from a height of 6 meters. After crossing the Roman bridge, you can use the R.G. to get out. This allows a team member to install a zip line from below if you wish. The canyon then opens up to a more open area or between the sun with small abseils, slides and medium sized jumps (max. 10 m). Be careful with the numerous jumps, where you have to assess the "landing zone" well... Rappels too close from the water are guaranteed... too far is the knee in the chin... At the wooden bridge you saw on the ascent, you can take a break and eat by going to the right. Then you continue with a series of jumps and slides, including the famous "S" slide. Then you come to the most vertical part, where the abseiling sections This is followed by a fairly long sequence of abseils: C15 + C4 + R7 + C30 + C10 + C40 + C20 + C45... OUF... We have (at the top of this position) 170 m of gas under our feet... The gear is installed and the only special point of this part is the last 65m abseil, which has to be split. Then one member of the rope team descends to the relay (where there is no room for more than two members) to place the 45m rope for the final rappel. Commitment The equipment is very good, the depth of the pools varies from one year to the next.... The slips are before the wooden bridge, then two immediately after on the right. The last two are on the same bank at the top and bottom of the C30.... After that it is ... "atmospheric". Period/water character Some years the conditions for a descent will never be there ... This shows how watery this canyon is, which is only very rarely accessible before the exit of August and until the snow arrives. The history First ascent by Max Imbert and Henri Vincens. This route, considered very difficult, offers you the opportunity to navigate canyons in a remarkable alpine scenic setting. At the exit of the FREISSINIERES valley, the Biaysse river flows from the confluence of two torrents that emerge from deep and wild canyons: the Torrent des OULES and the Torrent de CHICHIN. The site at the heart of the PARC NATIONAL des ECRINS is exceptional for its fauna, flora and human environment. Climbing the Torrent de CHICHIN is a serious undertaking reserved for experienced sportsmen. You must be able to assess the risks before embarking on the descent, especially in terms of the speed of the water, as several passages can become traps. If the water spreads across the entire width of the waterfall and forms an almost uninterrupted curtain, the water level is too high. When the cascade splits into clearly separated rivulets, the conditions are most favorable. These conditions are usually present at the exit of the season (end of August, September). Don't forget to stow the equipment in the car. Once you have stowed the equipment in the car, you can try the excellent raspberry and blueberry tarts in the car at the exit of the parking lot. DORMILLOUSE, a village inhabited all year round, takes its name from the old French "l'endormie" (the marmot). It is only supplied by helicopter twice a year by the General Council of the Hautes-Alpes. So remember to bring the newspaper or something similar to one of the accommodations ... They will appreciate your gesture...

Torrent de Chichin : Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
Acceso: If you are coming from Gap via the R.N. 94, drive past Guillestre and turn left at the end of Saint-Crépin onto the D38, which leads up to Pallon (start of the Canyon de la Biaysse - Gouffre de Gourfouran). If you are coming from Briançon, turn right before La Roche-de-Rame. Follow the departmental road 38B and then the D 238 through the Freissinières valley to the parking lot that marks the exit of the road. Here you will find yourself in the majestic setting of Dormillouse.
Regreso: At the foot of this very beautiful waterfall, you leave the path to RG on a well-marked path that leads past beautiful wild raspberries.... but "shhhh".

Torrent de Chichin : Salida Alternativa del Cañón1
Comentario: Notausstieg über das Geröllfeld
Acceso: From the parking lot (which is often crowded in high summer), take the path that crosses the Oules de Freissinières and climb up the G.R. on the right bank of the Torrent de Chichin. At one point, leave the forest and "shoot due north" into the boulder field. Continue in this direction and do not return to the south, which leads to the Oules. You will then reach the village of Dormillouse. At the small wooden bridge, head west again until you reach another small bridge, which is stone and Roman. The tranquillity and beauty of the surroundings should not stop you from getting out your equipment to gear up...
Recorrido: From the Roman bridge, walk 20 m up the stream to the first sill. A first C3 (spits in R.G.) can be jumped over when you see the block hidden under the foam. If the level allows, you can overcome it with a slide. You then pass under a natural millennial arch and can make a jump from a height of 6 meters. After crossing the Roman bridge, you can use the R.G. to get out. This allows a team member to install a zip line from below if you wish. The canyon then opens up to a more open area or between the sun with small abseils, slides and medium sized jumps (max. 10 m). Be careful with the numerous jumps, where you have to assess the "landing zone" well... Rappels too close from the water are guaranteed... too far is the knee in the chin... At the wooden bridge you saw on the ascent, you can take a break and eat by going to the right. Then you continue with a series of jumps and slides, including the famous "S" slide. Then you come to the most vertical part, where the abseiling sections This is followed by a fairly long sequence of abseils: C15 + C4 + R7 + C30 + C10 + C40 + C20 + C45... OUF... We have (at the top of this position) 170 m of gas under our feet... The gear is installed and the only special point of this part is the last 65m abseil, which has to be split. Then one member of the rope team descends to the relay (where there is no room for more than two members) to place the 45m rope for the final rappel. Commitment The equipment is very good, the depth of the pools varies from one year to the next.... The slips are before the wooden bridge, then two immediately after on the right. The last two are on the same bank at the top and bottom of the C30.... After that it is ... "atmospheric". Period/water character Some years the conditions for a descent will never be there ... This shows how watery this canyon is, which is only very rarely accessible before the exit of August and until the snow arrives. The history First ascent by Max Imbert and Henri Vincens. This route, considered very difficult, offers you the opportunity to navigate canyons in a remarkable alpine scenic setting. At the exit of the FREISSINIERES valley, the Biaysse river flows from the confluence of two torrents that emerge from deep and wild canyons: the Torrent des OULES and the Torrent de CHICHIN. The site at the heart of the PARC NATIONAL des ECRINS is exceptional for its fauna, flora and human environment. Climbing the Torrent de CHICHIN is a serious undertaking reserved for experienced sportsmen. You must be able to assess the risks before embarking on the descent, especially in terms of the speed of the water, as several passages can become traps. If the water spreads across the entire width of the waterfall and forms an almost uninterrupted curtain, the water level is too high. When the cascade splits into clearly separated rivulets, the conditions are most favorable. These conditions are usually present at the exit of the season (end of August, September). Don't forget to stow the equipment in the car. Once you have stowed the equipment in the car, you can try the excellent raspberry and blueberry tarts in the car at the exit of the parking lot. DORMILLOUSE, a village inhabited all year round, takes its name from the old French "l'endormie" (the marmot). It is only supplied by helicopter twice a year by the General Council of the Hautes-Alpes. So remember to bring the newspaper or something similar to one of the accommodations ... They will appreciate your gesture...

Cascades du Miroir: Inicio del Cañón
2018-09-25: A very impressive canyon. It goes from one abseil directly to the next, usually about 40 meters.
Acceso: Cross the river and follow the GR5, which climbs up the left bank and then turns right. It moves away and then returns to the left over rocky bars. At the fork (large boulder), take the left-hand path, which still climbs well. Soon (at 2000 m) leave it and follow a horizontal path (left) that quickly leads over a small hill and exits at the edge of a steep meadow. Walk diagonally down to our stream and then continue along the bank until you reach a small plain within sight of the 1st path.
Recorrido: A series of abseils in a beautiful mountain setting, offering a route whose height difference is greater than its length, which is quite rare. A first abseil (Lunula on the L bank) and a second (Relais on the R bank) lead to a flat spot from which you can escape. The next waterfall (C28) is approached via a small abseil on a large tree (not equipped), for a very small (thin line), so the abseil is almost water-free. 2. The final sequence (all relays are on the left bank), with no escape route, is as follows: C14, C14, C15, C38 (possible intermediate stop halfway). C32 leads to a level, from where you have to descend a little before crossing to the relay above the large beak. A small, easy climbing step leads there, do not re-equip the beak; it has jumped on its outer edge. C23 with relay always at right angles, well protected from the spray, on a lunula and a fairly thin line or 7-8 m further down on several planted anchors for ice climbing. Commitment The two slips at the start, then full commitment after the fourth admonition. Period/ water character To be done in late summer or fall. With good water conditions, you are practically above water, the watered passages are very short. However, you are often close to the water, in the form of spray. With large amounts of water, it's a different story... Mastery of this hostile environment, personal equipment, every maneuver must be executed efficiently and quickly... Geology Low quality limestone, beware of possible rockfalls. Historical background Lunula anchors and a little rope/cord, chain links, (at least) absolutely necessary for a route at the beginning of the season. Notes Some friction to be overcome if you simply descend. Be alert as it is quite easy to miss a relay in the big waterfall at the exit, so two 45 ropes may be very welcome. The suggested time of 3 hours can vary greatly depending on water levels, number of participants etc.

Cascades du Miroir: Final del Cañón
2018-09-25: A very impressive canyon. It goes from one abseil directly to the next, usually about 40 meters.
Regreso: Descend along the left bank and then follow the GR that you took on the way there.

Cascades du Miroir: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
2018-09-25: A very impressive canyon. It goes from one abseil directly to the next, usually about 40 meters.
Acceso: From Guillestre in the direction of Ceillac, it is always signposted. Do not drive into the village, but straight on to the ski lifts. Ideally, you should park in the large parking lot about 250 m from the lift, opposite the pedestrian bridge.
Regreso: Descend along the left bank and then follow the GR that you took on the way there.

Clue de la Maglia: Inicio del Cañón
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Acceso: Follow the road briefly out of the valley and change to a sand road at the information sign. Follow the road until just before its exit and turn right at the signs onto a good path. Descend via many hairpin bends until a path branches off to the right just before reaching the streambed. Follow this path to the entry point at a large basin. You can also do the tour with just one car. Then park the car in La Giandola near the bridge and hike up the beautiful wall above the canyon - takes about 80 minutes.
Recorrido: Of the 20 or so places, you can slide and/or jump at least 15. It is better to go at inopportune times, as there are many groups (the first groups usually appear just after 9:00). At the key point, the rappel into the cave, you can climb up to the right and rappel through a hole or even at the exit of the canopy. Good overtaking possibility. About 100m later, there is an exit on the right up to the road. Two traverses are set up as via ferrata.

Clue de la Maglia: Aparcamiento a la entrada
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Comentario: Einstiegsparkplatz
Acceso: Above Breil-sur-Roya, follow the D2204 towards Sospel. After two hairpin bends, take a sharp right at some garbage cans and follow the mostly single-lane road to a large signposted parking lot.
Regreso: After a nice 5m jump, a clear path leads off to the left, which you follow to the mule track above the canyon. Follow this out of the valley down into the village.

Clue de la Maglia: Aparcamiento a la salida
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Comentario: Ausstiegsparkplatz
Acceso: Above Breil-sur-Roya, follow the D2204 towards Sospel. After two hairpin bends, take a sharp right at some garbage cans and follow the mostly single-lane road to a large signposted parking lot.
Regreso: After a nice 5m jump, a clear path leads off to the left, which you follow to the mule track above the canyon. Follow this out of the valley down into the village.

Clue de la Maglia: Final del Cañón
Regreso: After a nice 5m jump, a clear path leads off to the left, which you follow to the mule track above the canyon. Follow this out of the valley down into the village.

La Vogealle: Inicio del Cañón
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2025-08-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Vogealle Débit tranquille, quelques frottements, bien débrailler et nickel, toujours aussi sympa la fin. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon....
Acceso: Follow the river Giffre as far as the Buvette du Prazon (2nd bridge). Take the path on the left towards Refuge de la Vogealle. It climbs a steep passage. At the Chalets de Borets, turn right towards Bout du Monde. At the footbridge, descend the stream to reach the 1st waterfall. Access possible via the exit of the world, you walk past the foot of the waterfall and other equally beautiful waterfalls; 20/30 min more, but more comfortable.
Recorrido: A continuous series of large verticals in a beautiful hollow with a magnificent panorama. From the second rappel of 2 x 65 m, the rappels line up perfectly without putting the rope down. With a very large current, the start of the MC of the last rappel is not visible in the active. You would have to rig this MC in the RG in the counter-current to cross the active to the RD start and use it for a lead or unclutch from below. The first person to do this, watch out! ObligationThe only possible way out is at the exit of the first abseil. After that, no exit is possible. Caution: In spring, when the high firn melts and cannot be seen from the start, the flow can increase considerably in the early afternoon. History Groupe Spéléo d'Hauteville Lompnes (M. Cavet, P. Flochon, B. Hugon) in 1989. Notes Beware of friction. Risk of jamming the rope on the first rappel (last one better to use the relay). Currently MC start in the basin at the level of the relay to be used preferably, many unstable rocks on the upper MC.

La Vogealle: Final del Cañón
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2025-08-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Vogealle Débit tranquille, quelques frottements, bien débrailler et nickel, toujours aussi sympa la fin. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon....
Regreso: In 2009 : - either continue RD du Giffre to Giffrenant and then go back down towards plan des lacs to find the parking lot, - or RG again, plan des lacs and turn right after the restaurant to find the car.

La Vogealle: Aparcamiento Entrada y Salida
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2025-08-23: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Vogealle Débit tranquille, quelques frottements, bien débrailler et nickel, toujours aussi sympa la fin. (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon....
Acceso: Access to the horseshoe is now prohibited, you park in the established parking lots downstream and cross the footbridge of Giffrenant, the difference in the duration of the route is not significant, but you change in the middle of the tourists. In 2009, a new parking lot was created and signposted on the right bank of the Giffre (wooden bridge), below Giffrenant, between Giffre and Nant des Joathons, saving about 500 meters. More inconspicuous parking spaces are available in the parking lot. Parking is strictly forbidden along the D907. Another note: the parking lot is paid in summer (2.50€) or you must arrive before 8am or park at the exit of Nambride, far, very far away.
Regreso: In 2009 : - either continue RD du Giffre to Giffrenant and then go back down towards plan des lacs to find the parking lot, - or RG again, plan des lacs and turn right after the restaurant to find the car.

La Vogealle: Waypoint
Comentario: WP1: Buvette de Prazon
Acceso: Follow the river Giffre as far as the Buvette du Prazon (2nd bridge). Take the path on the left towards Refuge de la Vogealle. It climbs a steep passage. At the Chalets de Borets, turn right towards Bout du Monde. At the footbridge, descend the stream to reach the 1st waterfall. Access possible via the exit of the world, you walk past the foot of the waterfall and other equally beautiful waterfalls; 20/30 min more, but more comfortable.

La Vogealle: Waypoint1
Comentario: WP2: Chalet du Boret
Acceso: Follow the river Giffre as far as the Buvette du Prazon (2nd bridge). Take the path on the left towards Refuge de la Vogealle. It climbs a steep passage. At the Chalets de Borets, turn right towards Bout du Monde. At the footbridge, descend the stream to reach the 1st waterfall. Access possible via the exit of the world, you walk past the foot of the waterfall and other equally beautiful waterfalls; 20/30 min more, but more comfortable.

La Vogealle: Waypoint2
Comentario: WP3: Bridge

Groin: Inicio del Cañón
2026-05-03: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Groin Beaucoup trop d'emacles dans la première partie bloquant les passages dans les vasques et biefs (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com...
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Acceso: From the car we walk along the streambed to the dam.
Recorrido: At the entry point, there is a small power station operating house; at this, a red-green traffic light for the ravine users (but only for power station operation! - (Regulation only for power station operation, not with regard to the general water level). Access from the right side (tree) directly before the 1st siphon (jumps possible from both sides).\nLe Groin is a relatively short but attractive canyon with two different parts, an unproblematic siphon and many possible jumps. In spring, when the meadows above are being fertilized, you should not necessarily enter. There are also some inflows from the houses above the canyon.

Groin: Final del Cañón
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Regreso: At the second large pool (C6 to C7), where the rock walls recede, you can exit left onto a pad that leads to the lower parking lot. You can also take the next C8 rappel and then exit to the left.

Groin: Waypoint
2026-05-03: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Groin Beaucoup trop d'emacles dans la première partie bloquant les passages dans les vasques et biefs (Quelle: https://www.descente-canyon.com...
2026-05-03: Automatisch importiert von Descente-Canyon.com für Canyon Groin embâcle important (Quelle:
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Comentario: Un sentier RG qu\'il faut suivre jusqu\'au bout débouche sur le route du stade (descente)
Acceso: From the car we walk along the streambed to the dam.

Groin: Aparcamiento a la entrada
Comentario: Se garer RD, au niveau de la micro-centrale. (descente)
Acceso: After bypassing Geneva on the Swiss N 1 after the national border, take the A 401 towards Lyon, Dijon, Paris for about 2.5 km, then at the highway junction continue on the A 40 towards Lyon, Dijon, Paris. After another 23 km, take exit 11 (Bellegarde Center) in the direction of Fragny, Seyssel. 6 km further on, at the end of Mons, turn right onto the D 992 and drive through Seyssel and Culoz (another 23 km), where you continue on the D 904 (towards Bourg-en-Bresse) for another 8.5 km to Artemare (a total of 62 km from the border).\nIn Artemare, we drive straight ahead at the prominent left-hand bend (Rue de la Poste), cross the D 31 (Cote d'Yon) at Place de la Liberté and drive along Rue du Stade towards the school district. We then park the vehicle on the left below the road under the trees (at the sports field)\nWith the other vehicle, we return to Place de la Liberté and turn left onto the D 31 (Cote d'Yon). The road winds its way up to the hamlet of Don. 2 bridges over the Groin are left behind. About 200m after the Pont du Diable (2nd bridge), where the Groin has not yet deepened, we park the second vehicle.
Regreso: At the second large pool (C6 to C7), where the rock walls recede, you can exit left onto a pad that leads to the lower parking lot. You can also take the next C8 rappel and then exit to the left.

Groin: Aparcamiento a la salida
Comentario: Se garer sur le parking à côté du stade. (descente)
Acceso: After bypassing Geneva on the Swiss N 1 after the national border, take the A 401 towards Lyon, Dijon, Paris for about 2.5 km, then at the highway junction continue on the A 40 towards Lyon, Dijon, Paris. After another 23 km, take exit 11 (Bellegarde Center) in the direction of Fragny, Seyssel. 6 km further on, at the end of Mons, turn right onto the D 992 and drive through Seyssel and Culoz (another 23 km), where you continue on the D 904 (towards Bourg-en-Bresse) for another 8.5 km to Artemare (a total of 62 km from the border).\nIn Artemare, we drive straight ahead at the prominent left-hand bend (Rue de la Poste), cross the D 31 (Cote d'Yon) at Place de la Liberté and drive along Rue du Stade towards the school district. We then park the vehicle on the left below the road under the trees (at the sports field)\nWith the other vehicle, we return to Place de la Liberté and turn left onto the D 31 (Cote d'Yon). The road winds its way up to the hamlet of Don. 2 bridges over the Groin are left behind. About 200m after the Pont du Diable (2nd bridge), where the Groin has not yet deepened, we park the second vehicle.
Regreso: At the second large pool (C6 to C7), where the rock walls recede, you can exit left onto a pad that leads to the lower parking lot. You can also take the next C8 rappel and then exit to the left.

Groin: Waypoint1
Comentario: approche chemin dans les bois bien raide (descente)
Acceso: From the car we walk along the streambed to the dam.

Groin: Waypoint2
Comentario: approche aller tout droit dans le carrefour (descente)

Groin: Waypoint3
Comentario: approche porte en ferraille monter a gauche sur la route (descente)

Arpenaz: Inicio del Cañón
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2025-05-14: Climbed in two days with bivouac. Anchors are (mostly in the upper part) in an old condition but mostly trustworthy. The last multipitch is secured with very good anchors. An anchor for a rope travers...
Acceso: Follow the path that leads to the Veréran hut. You enter the canyon 500m before the hut, when the path crosses the torrent. Caution: follow the direction of the hut to the exit. Branches cross the torrent several times before entering the canyon.
Recorrido: The first part is long, with fewer large waterfalls. However, there is a 120 m long waterfall and a 90 m long one. The rest of the trail is largely hidden by trees. This part has beautiful, deep parts and is less busy. The second part consists mainly of the impressive succession of more than 250 m of vertical drops, with the main waterfall being a C200 with three relays. On September 6, 2023, the large waterfall of Arpenaz was re-equipped by SDIS 74 in close collaboration with CDPC 74, which provided the material for the re-equipment. The aim was to clean the obsolete equipment and refit the relays with chain-shaped stainless steel pin seals. So the topographic view is as follows: In the pool at the exit of the big waterfall: a fixed handrail is placed on the right bank to get to the relay for the first rappel. Be sure to make an abseilable handrail on the left bank on two sealed pins and use the fixed handrail to get to the first abseil relay. There is a sealed clipable pin in the middle to attach your abseilable handrail and make it easier to overcome this difficulty. 1st rappel: Relay Full Throttle (Mood!!!). Two pedals are set up to help with the rappel. Then 48 m rappel with spider web. For the tall ones, there is the option of touching the wall with the tip of your foot to swing and reach the next station. The others can easily swing or help themselves with a stick. 2nd rappel: 45 m rappel in the axis to reach the next rappel, which is on a ledge (obvious to find). 3rd rappel: Make sure this abseil is new and changes the information of all TOPOS. Rappel for 55 meters, pulling slightly to the right as you rappel. You will pass the old relay (we have left a dot to show you the way). Continue down for about 5 to 8 meters to come across a small, clearly visible ledge. The relay is visible in the last few meters. Relay with 3-point chain. 4th rappel: Rappels of about 40 meters. Past the first pool to the exit of the next waterfall. Chain relay with handrail. 5th rappel: Approx. 35 m. Walk from the base of the large waterfall and descend the riverbed. The relay of C23 has been redone. Relay on chained spits 2 m above the old relay. The last abseil is a C45 which allows you to reach the pool at the foot of the waterfall with regular crowds. Some old resting places have been preserved and restored. They serve as storage relays for group abseils. There is a handrail to reach the new stainless steel relays for rappels. However, the new equipment does not change the fact that very good experience is required for such combinations! There are two possible escape routes through this canyon, which are very easy to find as the paths meet the watercourse there! However, this canyon is very long and once you have started the different parts, there is no escape for the first 2 to 3 hours and for the last at least 3 to 4 hours! This canyon can only be tackled with little water, otherwise the sequences are deadly. A light wind is enough to move the water jet 20 m sideways at the last chain! Excellent control of the large verticals is required. Plan to retrofit, as the ice puts the anchors to the test in winter. For your information, the LPO (Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux) informs us of the presence of a pair of eagle owls (for 15 years). Seen from the parking lot, the nesting sites are located on the ledges on the right side of the waterfall. Its nesting season, during which it needs absolute peace and quiet, lasts from December to the exit of June (rather outside the optimal time for canyoning - which is a good thing). Given the distance between the rappelling routes and its nesting sites, cohabitation with canyoneers is not a problem for it. This species is fragile, there are only about 20 pairs left in Haute Savoie and only about 1000 in France.

Arpenaz: Final del Cañón
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Regreso: After a few seconds in a field, you will reach the parking lot on the left bank. You will find some spectators picnicking below the waterfall in summer!

Arpenaz: Aparcamiento a la salida
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2025-05-14: Climbed in two days with bivouac. Anchors are (mostly in the upper part) in an old condition but mostly trustworthy. The last multipitch is secured with very good anchors. An anchor for a rope travers...
Acceso: If you are coming from the Bonneville side of the A40 white highway, take the Cluses exit and then the N205 towards Sallanches. Drive past Magland and turn off in Oëx on a small road towards Luzier. You pass a first watercourse: Le Nant de la Rippaz, and 2-3 km later you cross the Torrent d'Arpenaz. 250 m after this bridge, you will find a path on the left that leads to the parking lot. Note that there is a dirt road that is closed for part of the year (generally open from September) and can only be accessed with an off-road vehicle. It is the slope that leads up to the Verran hut by continuing the slope of the intermediate access from Crève Coeur.
Regreso: After a few seconds in a field, you will reach the parking lot on the left bank. You will find some spectators picnicking below the waterfall in summer!

Arpenaz: Salida Alternativa del Cañón
Comentario: Seconde entrée
Acceso: Follow the path that leads to the Veréran hut. You enter the canyon 500m before the hut, when the path crosses the torrent. Caution: follow the direction of the hut to the exit. Branches cross the torrent several times before entering the canyon.
Recorrido: The first part is long, with fewer large waterfalls. However, there is a 120 m long waterfall and a 90 m long one. The rest of the trail is largely hidden by trees. This part has beautiful, deep parts and is less busy. The second part consists mainly of the impressive succession of more than 250 m of vertical drops, with the main waterfall being a C200 with three relays. On September 6, 2023, the large waterfall of Arpenaz was re-equipped by SDIS 74 in close collaboration with CDPC 74, which provided the material for the re-equipment. The aim was to clean the obsolete equipment and refit the relays with chain-shaped stainless steel pin seals. So the topographic view is as follows: In the pool at the exit of the big waterfall: a fixed handrail is placed on the right bank to get to the relay for the first rappel. Be sure to make an abseilable handrail on the left bank on two sealed pins and use the fixed handrail to get to the first abseil relay. There is a sealed clipable pin in the middle to attach your abseilable handrail and make it easier to overcome this difficulty. 1st rappel: Relay Full Throttle (Mood!!!). Two pedals are set up to help with the rappel. Then 48 m rappel with spider web. For the tall ones, there is the option of touching the wall with the tip of your foot to swing and reach the next station. The others can easily swing or help themselves with a stick. 2nd rappel: 45 m rappel in the axis to reach the next rappel, which is on a ledge (obvious to find). 3rd rappel: Make sure this abseil is new and changes the information of all TOPOS. Rappel for 55 meters, pulling slightly to the right as you rappel. You will pass the old relay (we have left a dot to show you the way). Continue down for about 5 to 8 meters to come across a small, clearly visible ledge. The relay is visible in the last few meters. Relay with 3-point chain. 4th rappel: Rappels of about 40 meters. Past the first pool to the exit of the next waterfall. Chain relay with handrail. 5th rappel: Approx. 35 m. Walk from the base of the large waterfall and descend the riverbed. The relay of C23 has been redone. Relay on chained spits 2 m above the old relay. The last abseil is a C45 which allows you to reach the pool at the foot of the waterfall with regular crowds. Some old resting places have been preserved and restored. They serve as storage relays for group abseils. There is a handrail to reach the new stainless steel relays for rappels. However, the new equipment does not change the fact that very good experience is required for such combinations! There are two possible escape routes through this canyon, which are very easy to find as the paths meet the watercourse there! However, this canyon is very long and once you have started the different parts, there is no escape for the first 2 to 3 hours and for the last at least 3 to 4 hours! This canyon can only be tackled with little water, otherwise the sequences are deadly. A light wind is enough to move the water jet 20 m sideways at the last chain! Excellent control of the large verticals is required. Plan to retrofit, as the ice puts the anchors to the test in winter. For your information, the LPO (Ligue de Protection des Oiseaux) informs us of the presence of a pair of eagle owls (for 15 years). Seen from the parking lot, the nesting sites are located on the ledges on the right side of the waterfall. Its nesting season, during which it needs absolute peace and quiet, lasts from December to the exit of June (rather outside the optimal time for canyoning - which is a good thing). Given the distance between the rappelling routes and its nesting sites, cohabitation with canyoneers is not a problem for it. This species is fragile, there are only about 20 pairs left in Haute Savoie and only about 1000 in France.