Day 13, Thursday, Veneon by Roy M
The mighty Vénéon delivered a truly Alpine experience – glacier-fed, fast-flowing, and unmistakably cold! We put on just below the Via Ferrata, beneath towering cliffs and snow-dusted peaks, and paddled down to Le Plan du Lac, conveniently finishing beside the local rafting centre.
The water was crystal clear, ice-cold, and turquoise – the kind of glacial beauty that’s hard to describe but unforgettable to paddle. A few lively boulder gardens and wave trains kept everyone on their toes, but it was the scenery that really stole the show.
Halfway down, we stopped for a short walk up to a spectacular waterfall, thundering down the cliffs above us. Nikki and Sarah braved the plunge pool at the base – a quick dip that was equally exhilarating and freezing! A true Alpine refresh.
After the main paddle, we decided to explore further up the valley, scouting for Roy’s elusive friendly stretch of Grade 3. What we actually found was a serious step up: steep, technical white water, much more in the Grade 4/5 range. Safe to say we left that section to the experts (or future ambitions…).
A memorable day – stunning scenery, playful rapids, and the kind of cold that keeps you moving. One for the Alpine scrapbook.