Pissot Canyoning in Chateau-d'Oex

LeisureCanyoning in Gruyère Pays-d'Enhaut Regional Nature Park

Pissot Canyoning in Chateau-d'Oex

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About this activity

Your canyoning adventure begins with a 100 m abseil into the Pissot gorge. The tour, which is suitable for both beginners and advanced canyoners, also lets you slide and jump off rocks on your way through the gorge.

Hours

3
Price from

155 CHF
City

Château-d'Oex
Booking Information

Currently unavailable for booking

Description

Right at the start, you abseil down 100 m into the Pissot Gorge under supervision. Your canyoning adventure is suitable for both beginners and advanced canyoners. You can slide and jump off rocks on your way through the gorge. The water-sculpted gorge is also very interesting geologically.

Meeting point

Route des Mosses, 1660 Château d'Oex (GPS: 46.44719228417582, 7.119325214167739)

Highlights

Get to know the exciting Pissot Gorge
Abseil down 100 m under supervision
Jump down from rocks into pools of water
Slide over rocks during your canyoning hike

Important information

Minimum age: 12 years
The canyoning takes place from 3 participants
Bring along: Towel, swimsuit, sports shoes with a good sole that can get wet
You can store personal emergency items in the waterproof containers in your guide's canyoning bag
You must be able to swim 50 m and hold your head under water for 10 seconds

Includes

2:45 hours canyoning
Qualified guide
Helmet and adapted climbing harness
Wetsuit and neoprene booties
Snacks and drinks
Transportation to the meeting point

Swiss Activities Tip

The village of L'Etivaz gives its name to a tangy alpine cheese. To make it, the raw milk is processed on site over a wood fire according to strict specifications.

Prerequisites

be able to swim 50 m
you can hold your head under water for 10 seconds
you can hike off the beaten track for an hour
you can jump with both feet a distance equal to half your height

Directions to the meeting point

The parking lot at the Gorges du Pissot pendulum jump is located between L'Etivaz and Château d'Oex directly on the road. It is used as a meeting point for this activity.