Bungee Jumping at the Pont de la Caille

The Pont de la Caille is a suspension bridge crossing the Usses gorge at Allonzier-la-Caille in Haute-Savoie, France, and is the nearest large bungee jump to Geneva. The bridge deck sits about 147 metres above the gorge floor, giving a long freefall into a narrow wooded ravine, and the site is around 22 km and 25 minutes by car from the city. Jumps cost about EUR 90 to 130 each, and the whole visit, including check-in, harnessing and a safety briefing, takes roughly two hours. Operation is seasonal and runs in the warm months, typically from May to October, and visitors should confirm the current operator and opening days before travelling, for example through the Annecy tourist office at lac-annecy.com. The activity is rated moderate: no athletic skill is needed, but jumpers must meet the weight and age limits set by the operator, be in good health and be free of heart, back or neck problems, pregnancy or recent surgery. Minimum age is commonly 14 to 16 with parental consent, and weight ranges apply to ensure the cord is correctly calibrated. The operator provides the harness, ankle and body attachment and cord, while jumpers should wear closed shoes, secure clothing, and avoid loose items in pockets, which can fall into the gorge. Bungee operators in France are required to comply with national safety rules for the equipment, with cords checked regularly and rescue procedures for recovering jumpers from the gorge floor or the air if the cord does not lower them fully. A staff member weighs each jumper, checks the harness and double checks the connections before every jump. Jumps are cancelled or paused in strong wind, heavy rain, storms or low visibility, so the best conditions are dry, calm days from May to October. Because the bridge is in France, a passport or identity card is needed at the border, and a car is the most practical way to reach the site at the Pont de la Caille, 74350 Allonzier-la-Caille.