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Salvadon Canyon – wild and vertical adventure

The Salvadon canyon, located in Samoëns, is a true alpine gem reserved for experienced canyoneers.
This demanding route features around thirty abseils through a dramatic mountain landscape, where rock and water shape a technical and vertical adventure.

A long, sustained descent with abseils up to 50 meters — a total immersion in the power of the Alps.
Guided by a certified instructor, this canyon is designed for advanced participants confident in abseiling and seeking strong sensations and autonomy.


Practical information

Salvadon is one of the most complete and spectacular canyons in Haute-Savoie.
Its big vertical drops, suspended pools, and narrow sections offer an exceptional terrain to refine your technique and build confidence.
A 5-hour adventure in a preserved alpine setting, ideal for those who love technical and committing routes.


Headline

⏱️ Duration: about 5 h
🥾 Approach: 1 h
🚶 Exit: 10 min
🧗 Level: expert / advanced
⚙️ Features: abseils up to 50 m, aerial sections, wall anchors
🎒 Equipment provided: wetsuit, harness, helmet, descender
👥 Group size: 4–6 people max
🕓 Season: after a rainy spell, after the snow melts
💶 Price: €120 / person
⚠️ Requirements: Know how to manage your descent, be self-sufficient on a rope, and be in very good physical condition..
📍 Location: Samoëns (Haute-Savoie)

The meeting point is at the Samoens tourist office.
From there, we will be able to carpool to the start of the canyon.
Attached is a google map link : RDV parking Samoëns


A unique alpine setting

Hidden in the wild valley above Samoëns, the Salvadon canyon offers a raw and untouched atmosphere.
Far from the classic routes, it’s a pure experience where verticality and nature meet in perfect silence.
A route for true adventurers — every abseil feels like a suspended moment between rock, water, and sky.


Meeting schedule

  • morning 8h15 am

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE AND INSURANCE

All participants are required to read the general terms and conditions of sale and insurance before booking.


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