Randonnée au lac Grassi et au canyon Grotto Calgary/Canmore/Banff
Description
Découvrez les merveilles naturelles juste au-delà de Canmore et Banff, où chaque arrêt offre une nouvelle histoire et des vues inoubliables. Le voyage commence par le lac Grassi, un joyau caché niché dans la forêt. Dans les mois les plus chauds, ses eaux turquoises cristallines scintillent sous le soleil, tandis qu'en hiver, le lac se transforme en une scène gelée tranquille, entourée de feuilles persistantes saupoudrées de neige et de sommets montagneux spectaculaires. À proximité, Grotto Canyon offre un tout autre type d’aventure – marcher à travers d’imposantes parois rocheuses où d’anciens pictographes murmurent encore des histoires du passé. En hiver, le ruisseau gelé devient un chemin de glace naturel, vous conduisant devant des glaçons suspendus et des cascades gelées; en été, c'est un sentier paisible bordé d'eau courante et de formations de pierre frappantes.
Options de l'excursion
Itinéraire
Grotto Canyon est une superbe attraction naturelle près de Canmore, en Alberta. Connu pour ses formations rocheuses uniques, le canyon présente d'impressionnantes falaises calcaires, d'anciens pictogrammes autochtones et un ruisseau pittoresque qui gèle en hiver, créant un endroit idéal pour les promenades sur glace. Le sentier à travers le canyon offre une expérience paisible et aventureuse, ce qui en fait une destination préférée des randonneurs et des amoureux de la nature toute l'année.
Célèbres pour leurs eaux turquoises cristallines et vibrantes et leurs vues panoramiques sur la vallée de la Bow. En hiver, les lacs et les environs prennent une qualité sereine, magique, avec de la neige qui recouvre les sentiers et les falaises. Les lacs gelés créent un décor époustouflant pour la photographie hivernale, et la région est également populaire auprès des grimpeurs sur glace. C'est une évasion hivernale tranquille, parfaite pour les amateurs de plein air.
Les voyageurs découvriront une charmante retraite de montagne entourée d'une beauté naturelle impressionnante. Ils peuvent explorer les rues animées bordées de boutiques et de restaurants, visiter des monuments historiques comme Banff Avenue. (Déjeuner à Banff Town)
Points forts
Ce qui est inclus
Lieux et horaires de prise en charge
Veuillez vous assurer d'être prêt et présent 15 minutes avant l'heure de départ prévue. Notre guide viendra vous chercher et vous déposera au hall. Voici les heures et lieux de départ désignés: 07:15 Delta Hotel by Mariott, 209 4 Ave SE 8 h 40 Voyage Alberta Canmore Visitor Information Centre (2801 Bow Valley Trail, Canmore, AB T1W 3A2) 09:00 Banff Caribou Hotel, 521 Banff Ave Les horaires de prise en charge peuvent varier selon le statut de la visite.
Avis des voyageurs
Informations importantes
- Sièges enfants avec besoins spéciaux disponibles
- Transports en commun disponibles à proximité
- Convient à toutes les conditions physiques
- Tous les horaires et lieux de retrait sont fixes. Veuillez examiner attentivement les détails du retrait et choisir le lieu qui vous convient le mieux. Si vous avez des demandes spéciales, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter directement.
- Il s'agit d'une visite en bus local et vous rejoindrez la visite avec d'autres voyageurs locaux. Si vous souhaitez une visite privée, veuillez nous contacter directement.
- S'il n'y a pas assez de participants pour une visite dans la langue sélectionnée, nous vous contacterons pour discuter de la participation à une visite dans une autre langue.
- Si le nombre minimum de participants n'est pas atteint, nous nous réservons le droit d'annuler votre réservation ou de modifier la date du voyage. Nous vous contacterons avant le départ pour vous informer de tout changement.
- La durée totale de la visite comprend le temps de trajet
- Nous vous enverrons un rappel la veille de votre visite. Assurez-vous de vérifier votre courrier électronique ou vos messages.
- En raison des conditions routières et météorologiques imprévisibles, l'itinéraire peut faire l'objet d'ajustements. Nous vous informerons de tout changement à l'itinéraire la veille de la visite.
- Veuillez nous informer si vous apporterez des bagages, un fauteuil roulant, une poussette ou tout ce qui peut nécessiter un espace de rangement supplémentaire, car il peut y avoir des frais supplémentaires.
Avis(6)
Tour was well organized. Guide was professional and knowledgeable. We recommend this tour for anyone even beginner hikers. Guide kept us safe and at a manageable pace. Grassi Lake was amazing!!! Walking along the frozen creek through Grotto canyon was also incredible.
Thank you so much for the recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that you felt safe and comfortable with our guide's pace. We truly believe the beauty of places like Grassi Lakes and Grotto Canyon should be accessible to everyone, regardless of hiking experience. Walking along that frozen creek is a magical experience, and we’re so glad you enjoyed it! We hope to see you back for another adventure soon.
We joined this tour as a young family with a 6 year old. It was a small group so we got a good chunk of the guide's attention. Our guide Tony was friendly and attentive. As a party with a kid, we hiked slower than other guests but Tony was very patient with us. The 2 hiking sessions feel a bit challenging for kids without outdoor experiences (average adults would finish them easily) but we pulled through and the reward was amazing. The trails were great with unqiue sights along the way with icy river and snowy mountain views but the finale were spectacular wonders forged by nature.. As the last part of the tour which should have been Banff town, I asked if Tony could drop us off at the first Vermilion lake right outside of the town, would save us a long walk. Upon understanding my goal to let my daughter try skating on a lake, Tony told us this last part of the tour is quite flexible as long as time permits and counter-offered taking us to Lake Minnevanka instead which should much improve our experience. Cannot praise him enough for this. Highly recommend this trip and our guide Tony.
Thank you so much for sharing your family’s experience with us! We were touched to hear about your daughter's goal to go skating. Tony is a wonderful part of our team, and his ability to adapt the tour to make a child’s dream come true is exactly what we strive for. We are so glad he could take you to Lake Minnewanka for a better experience! We also appreciate your feedback on the hikes—it's great to hear that even though they were a bit challenging, the 'spectacular wonders' at the end were worth the effort. We hope your daughter has wonderful memories of her first time on the ice! Please come back and see us again when she's ready for her next big hike.
Once again, my experience today was completely AMAZING. William does everything possible to make you feel good and enjoy the tour... In two days, I knew many beautiful places and incredible landscapes. :)
Thank you so much for your lovely message! We're so happy to hear that you had another amazing experience. It’s wonderful that you got to discover so many beautiful places and breathtaking landscapes in just two days. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with William — he’ll be thrilled to know his efforts made your trip even more special. We hope to see you again for more adventures!
This trip with Banff Journey was amazing! Our tour guide, William, was so knowledgeable, flexible and made my tour so memorable.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had an amazing trip with us and that William helped make your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again on another adventure in the Rockies!
I highly recommend this tour as it provides 3 unique experiences from a winter canyon walk, to a beautiful Canadian lake, to the charm of Banff Town. Grotto Canyon Ice Walk (winter only) – Great tour/hike in the Grotto Canyon! Beautiful photo opportunities along the hike. I appreciate how safety is a priority. Crampons and hiking sticks (on request) are provided so travelers don’t slip on the snow/ice. As a solo female traveler I also appreciate how friendly and helpful the tour guides are. They are always offering to take everyone’s photo and are helping those that may need a little extra help on the hike. Grassi Lake – Beautiful turquoise waters with sooo many photo opportunities! Once you reach the top, you’re able to walk around the lake giving beautiful angles and views of the lake. Banff – The tour guides gave us the option of seeing the Banff Gondola or spending time in Banff Town. As I was staying in Banff, I appreciated the flexibility. William truly goes above and beyond. He took us to Banff Town and other less traveled scenic spots. I felt as if I was getting the local experience making this tour one of the most memorable tours I’ve been on.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy to hear you had such a memorable time on the tour. It’s great to know that the Grotto Canyon Ice Walk and all the stunning spots along the way left a lasting impression. We’re also glad you felt safe and supported during the hike, and that our guides could make your experience even more enjoyable. We really appreciate your feedback about the flexibility in Banff—it’s always our goal to make sure our guests get a taste of the local vibe. It sounds like you had an amazing adventure, and we’re thrilled to have been part of it. Hope we get to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable journey!
This was an amzaing experience, totally recommend to do during winter time if you have time. Deprture was from our stay in Calgary, we were provided with newded equipment. We were accompanied by tour guide. We reallybenjoyed the ice walking experience on the grotto canyon. We visited lakel lous Iouise and banff town too and we were dropped back to Calgary.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had such a memorable winter adventure, from the ice walk at Grotto Canyon to exploring Lake Louise and Banff Town. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the experience and felt well taken care of. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would love to have you join us again for another amazing tour in the future!
