Ecouges (Full)
verified
Ungraded
Unknown flood risk
Saint-Gervais, Isère
The full integral, linking what RopeWiki lists separately as Ecouges I and II: twenty rappels over 1.7 kilometers and 460 meters of drop, the longest rappel roughly 70 meters. The shuttle is required, not optional, at 3.5 kilometers, and the window runs June through September.
The gorge has closed periodically for rockfall and blasting hazards. There's no standing permit or fee, but check descente-canyon.com for active closures before you commit to the drive.
Logistics
| Manager | Communes de Saint-Gervais et Rovon (Isère) |
|---|---|
| Permit | No permit required, per ropewiki. The Ecouges gorge (Saint-Gervais and Rovon communes) has had periodic municipal closures for rockfall and blasting hazards in the past; there is no standing permit or fee system. Check descente-canyon.com for active closures before a visit. |
| Technical | 20 rappels, longest 229.659 ft |
| Season | Jun - Sep |
| Coordinates | 45.1775, 5.4983 |
Sources
- permitType: https://ropewiki.com/Ecouges_(Full)
- permit: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-reglementation/211/legislation.html
- manager: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-reglementation/211/legislation.html
- nearest town: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon/211/Ecouges-Partie-I.html
- desc: https://ropewiki.com/Ecouges_(Full)
- notes: https://www.descente-canyon.com/canyoning/canyon-reglementation/211/legislation.html
- heroPhoto: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Les_Ecouges_-_route_de_St_Gervais_-_btv1b10667131n.jpg