Canyoning in Morzine: the Nyon Canyon
Jumps, slides and abseils through the Nyon canyon: nature’s calling, and the water’s waiting.
- Beginner
Description
Looking for canyoning near Thonon-les-Bains? 💦
Head to the Nyon canyon in Morzine for a half-day in Haute-Savoie packed with jumps, natural slides and abseils. 🌿
Part caving, part hiking, part climbing, the descent drops you into wild scenery, following the flow of the water with a state-certified guide by your side. 🧗
A burst of freshness in the Chablais, open to anyone aged 12 and over.
- Beginner
📍 Meet at the Nyon cable car car park in Morzine, just a few kilometres from Thonon-les-Bains.
⏱️ Allow a half-day, with a morning or afternoon start: about 3 hours in total, including 2 hours in the water.
👦 Open to anyone aged 12 and over who can swim, with no particular fitness level required.
🦺 We lend you a helmet, harness with lanyards, wetsuit and neoprene socks. Just pack swimwear, a towel and trainers (no smooth soles, please).
🥾 You get kitted up right in the car park, then it’s a walk of about 20 minutes to the canyon.
🗣️ Trips are guided in French or English.
⚠️ Not recommended if you have back problems or a serious medical condition (check with your doctor), and not allowed for pregnant women.
🚗 Getting to the canyon is up to you, and your booking confirmation arrives by email.
How the activity works
🅿️ Meet up.
🥾 Hike in.
🎓 Get briefed
💦 Dive in.
Why choose Takamaka ?
🏔️ With 30 years of experience, Takamaka Annecy has made white water and mountains its home turf, and the Takamaka Léman team brings that know-how to the Chablais.
🧗 The Nyon canyon in Morzine blends hiking, climbing and swimming in fast water: you need to know when to jump, where to slide and how to handle an abseil. Your state-certified guide reads the canyon for you and walks you through every stage at the briefing before you set off.
💧 Everything is set up so you can simply enjoy it: you gear up in the car park, the approach walk takes only about 20 minutes, and you finish right back where you started.
😄 Out on the water, our spirit stays simple: kindness, availability and good humour.
FAQ
Is canyoning in Morzine dangerous ?
No, a state-certified guide leads the trip from start to finish. You’re kitted out with a helmet, a harness with lanyards and a wetsuit, and your guide talks you through every stage at the briefing.
Do I need to be sporty to go canyoning ?
No, no particular fitness level is needed, as long as you can swim. Canyoning blends hiking, climbing and swimming in fast water: it’s demanding without being extreme, a bit like an hour in the pool.
What’s the minimum age for canyoning ?
The Nyon canyon trip is open from age 12, as long as you can swim.
How long does a canyoning trip last ?
Allow about 3 hours in total, including 2 hours in the water. It’s a half-day outing, with a morning or afternoon start.
What should I bring for canyoning?
Swimwear, a towel and trainers with non-smooth soles. We lend you the rest: helmet, harness with lanyards, wetsuit and neoprene socks.
How do I book canyoning near Thonon-les-Bains ?
Call +33 4 50 71 89 15 or email hautesavoie@an-rafting.com to pick the best time slot. You meet at the Nyon cable car car park in Morzine.