Canyoning is an amazing way to experience nature up close while developing new outdoor skills. When conducted properly with proper equipment and an experienced guide, canyoning can also be surprising safe.
Canyoning may be considered an extreme sport, but there are options that cater to people of all ages and abilities – all you need is an adventurous spirit, good fitness levels and an appetite for fun!
Origins
Canyoning is an adventure sport designed to explore hard-to-reach natural terrain, from hiking and climbing up steep mountainsides, through swimming, swimming down waterways and abseiling down ravines, abseiling off bridges and abseiling off buildings, to abseiling off towers – among many other things. Canyoning helps develop key outdoor skills like swimming, climbing and abseiling as well as key outdoor abilities like clambering over rocks slipping and sliding on flat ground.
Canyoning has quickly become one of the world’s most beloved sports despite having only recently emerged in modern history. It can be traced back to 19th Century when Edouard Alfred Martel (known as “father of modern speleology”) began using canyoning techniques for exploring caves and gorges using these techniques.
At Purelements we focus on offering an authentic canyoning experience and place paramount importance on ensuring your safety during our tours. As such, we only employ certified outfitters who operate small group tours of various levels from beginner-level tours up to more advanced versions.
Equipment
Canyoning is an exhilarating, challenging activity that combines hiking, climbing, swimming, abseiling and sliding – perfect for summer holiday fun if you love being outside! Canyoning requires various outdoor skills like hiking, climbing, swimming, abseiling and sliding – perfect if you enjoy getting wet! Canyoning makes an exciting adventure holiday sport.
Canyoneering is an extreme form of sports, which means most standard travel insurance policies won’t cover it. Therefore, it would be prudent to purchase an adventure travel policy with canyoning specifically included as one of its provisions.
If this is your first experience canyoning, it is strongly advised that you work with a guide. A knowledgeable guide can provide necessary training and safety advice, navigate challenging sections safely, as well as suggest canyons suitable to your level of skill and fitness.
Canyoning requires several key pieces of equipment; wetsuits are essential. Not only can they keep you warm in cold water and increase circulation – two essential factors for good health – they will also protect you from knocks and bangs that occur while traversing canyons. You should also invest in a helmet as the fast moving water could pose severe head injury risks if you fall.
Your canyoning gear should also include a descender belay device to secure yourself to the rope when abseiling down steep cliff faces, such as the Petzl Shunt or Micro Traxion. Prussic cord is necessary for anchor point security; whistles should also be included as essential accessories to your kit and must function effectively even in wet environments.
As a prerequisite for canyoneering, you will require a harness, canyoning shoes and pack that can easily accompany you as you explore the canyon. Finally, be sure to pack a first aid kit in case any accidents or injuries occur while exploring this hidden valley.
Safety
Canyoning may carry its own risks, as any extreme sport would. With proper guidance and equipment in place, canyoning remains safe enough for nearly any age to enjoy this outdoor adventure.
Canyoning is an exhilarating way to discover stunning mountain landscapes without being limited by a boat. The cool water provides a refreshing alternative that helps alleviate heat-induced fatigue in summer months.
Canyoning in Germany has quickly become an extremely popular outdoor activity among enthusiasts of all ages. Many guided tours provide beginners with an introduction to canyoning, helping them gain confidence before venturing onto more difficult routes.
Canyoning in Germany requires the appropriate attire, such as a neoprene suit, climbing harness, sturdy footwear and helmet. Other essentials for canyoning include waterproof bags to store phone/camera equipment/belongings in; additionally it’s highly advised that participants bring along packed lunch/snack/bottle of water for optimal enjoyment!
Canyoning in Germany can be enjoyed year-round, though spring or summer offers the ideal conditions for enjoyment due to milder temperatures and lower water levels. Wintertime poses additional hazards due to frozen waterfalls posing greater danger.
Though some canyons can be completed during colder weather conditions, it is always better to err on the side of caution and wait until conditions improve. Furthermore, it is wise to book tours when you are feeling rested and well-rested as canyoning holidays will likely prove quite active and demanding experiences.
Purelements offers tours designed to provide authentic canyoning experiences, giving our clients lasting memories. Our goal is to deliver an unparalleled nature experience while adhering to all safety regulations.
All our canyoning tours are led by qualified guides with extensive knowledge of the region and canyons. We aim to deliver a customized experience for every group – whether experienced canyoneers or those just beginning their adventure – no matter their skill level or experience level. Additionally, we have events specifically tailored for people with disabilities or people living with disability.
The Southern French Alps
The Alps are Europe’s largest mountain range, stretching across France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. This expansive region is known for spectacular natural views as well as providing habitat for many plants and animals species. They’re famous for the majestic snowcapped peaks which rise high above glacier-fed waters; professional mountain climbers often climb these snow-topped summits looking for that extra challenge – also popular destinations among hikers and bikers!
Chamonix, Megeve and Courchevel are among the world-famous ski resorts located in the French Alps; also renowned are Lake Annecy and Le Bourget for their clear waters and proximity to numerous spa towns such as Evian-les-Bains and Saint-Gervais-les-Bains.
Visit the Alps for hiking, white water rafting, mountain biking, pot-holing and thermal bath visits as well as many other exciting activities that you won’t find elsewhere! Visiting these mountains will leave an indelible memory.
The Alps are home to various National Parks, Regional Natural Parks and Nature Reserves dedicated to conserving its flora, fauna and landscapes. Of particular significance are Mont Blanc, Vanoise Ecrins Vercors Mercantour as some of these parks and reserves work towards their preservation.
An abundance of mountain passes link the valleys in this vast range, dating back to Roman times and becoming essential components in modern transportation development. Some even feature in cycling races like Tour de France!
Historically, the Alpine economy relied upon farming and forestry. More recently, however, hydroelectric power and technological industries have come to replace them as major sources of revenue; yet forestry and cattle farming still play an integral part of life here.
Alps mountains are home to some of the world’s best-known cheeses such as Gruyere and Morbier, produced by alpine cows grazing on lush alpine meadows.
