Canyoneering: La Charabotte
From 50€ / people
An unforgettable rappel descent
From the highest waterfall in the Jura Mountains
Canyoning with a qualified instructor
For adults and children over 15
Every day from April to September
For further information contact Les Guides du Bugey au
07 68 80 90 69
Rappel down the highest waterfall in the Jura Mountains: the Grande Cascade de Charabotte, between the Hauteville Plateau and the Albarine Gorges. The Charabotte is a 150-meter-high waterfall that you descend by rappel: a great atmosphere guaranteed!
1. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
Rappelling down the Grande Cascade de Charabotte is a canyoning course for adults and children aged 15 and over. This course is intended for those who have already completed canyoning training with the Guides du Bugey.
With a relatively quick approach and return, this course requires you to be on a leash while walking on the rocks.
After reviewing your rappelling technique, we will launch ourselves into the void on the rappel ropes in the 150-meter-high Charabotte waterfall, which includes a 50-meter drop.
Find a description of the Charabotte canyoning descent on the blog: https://www.escalade-montagne.fr/canyoning/ain-bugey/cascade-charabotte/
Total duration of the activity: 4 to 5 hours
Are you a beginner at rappelling? You can discover the Charabotte waterfall by descending the first drop of the main waterfall via a 50-meter rope abseil. Level: beginner canyoning.
2. ACTIVITY LOCATION
The start is on the Hauteville plateau. We meet in Hauteville or Tenay. The descent begins in a 15-minute drive.
3. PROFESSIONAL SUPERVISION
For safety reasons, the group is supervised by a professional guide with a DEJEPS Canyoning diploma or equivalent.
4. EQUIPMENT
The instructor provides all the technical equipment necessary for the activity except footwear. The equipment is checked on each outing and complies with current PPE standards. Neoprene wetsuits may be useful and are provided if necessary.
You will need good hiking shoes, preferably high-tops with a Vibram sole.
| Supervision by a State-certified Canyoning instructor |
| Harness with two dynamic lanyards, descender (CE standard) |
| Waterproof bag and container |
| Helmet (CE standard) |
| Neoprene socks (to be worn inside shoes) |
| Full-body 5 mm neoprene wetsuit (depending on the season) |
| Transportation to the activity location |
| Hiking shoes with VIBRAM soles |
| Change of clothes and shoes |
| Water (1 liter/person) and a snack |
| Civil liability and accident insurance |
| KNOWING HOW TO SWIM IS MANDATORY |
Les Guides du Bugey is a team of independent climbing instructors and canyoning guides based in Bugey, in the southern Jura Mountains. Bugey is a mountainous region located in the Ain department, near Bourg-en-Bresse, Lyon, Chambéry, and Geneva.
Les Guides du Bugey will safely introduce you to the world of cliffs, canyons, and mountains in the most beautiful natural sites of Ain, Jura, and Savoie.
2025 PRICES
Individual Rates (price per person)
Full Package / Descent of the Grand Cascade: €100
Discovery Package / Descent of the First Drop: €50
> A time slot is available for groups of 4 or more
> Otherwise, you will complete a group
Formed Group (price per group): €400
> Maximum of 4 participants per group
Year-round, except during flood periods*
Half-day outing: Meet on site at 9:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (choice at booking)
Total activity duration: 3 hours
Reservation required at least 24 hours before the outing date.
*The outing is organized under conditions that allow for safe descent of the waterfall.
One of our goals is to make the right decisions to protect natural sites and limit our impact on ecosystems and the environment.
100% local: thanks to our local presence in Bugey, close to our practice sites, we reduce our travel to a minimum. We use sustainable and environmentally friendly equipment, manufactured in France or Europe. We work with partners located in the areas we visit: restaurants, bars, and accommodations.nWe will suggest taking public transportation to the meeting points (when possible!) or carpooling for outdoor outings.
Protecting the planet: it's natural!
Photography and imagery are part of our DNA. Take advantage of our video and photo equipment to take your adventure memories home with you!
After each outing, we'll send you photos and videos of the outing, free of charge and with a smile!
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