The 9 places where to make canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon

Nature sports lovers? Come and discover the 9 places where to make canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon during your stay!

Are you dreaming of adventures and trouble? Let yourself be tempted by canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon! The breathtaking landscapes, cliffs, rivers, vegetation offer an exceptional setting for an outdoor activity. This outdoor activity allows you to discover, playfully, canyons. Through an aquatic path, dug by water in the rock, you descend a river as a reminder, using natural slides or sometimes jumping several meters high. With family, friends, lovers of strong sensations, sports or beginners each will find their account!

To help you in your choice, here is a selection of the 9 places to make canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon.

1. Aquatic Rando in the Samson Corridor

The Samson Corridor is somehow the entrance door of the Verdon Canyon. He derives his name from the biblical hero who, with superhuman strength, would have spread the cliffs to let the Verdon pass. He leaves his fingerprint in the rock forever. If you are looking to live strong emotions while having a softer approach for your holidays, the Aquatic Hiking in Verdon is an excellent alternative to pure canyoning.

2. Jabron Canyon

You don’t have the budget to go to a Aqua park but you want to do something tobbogan ! We have the solution: make canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon!

Ideal for an initiation, the Upper Jabron Canyon is very complete: jumps, slides and recall descents. Made of limestone cliffs of one hundred meters on both sides, this gorge is ideal for beginners. The activity of 1 hour 30 is rhythmic and aquatic so the sensations and adrenaline are at the rendezvous. Between the passages of cascades and the jumps that connect, you will be exhausted at the end of the day!

Located 30 km from Castellane, in the village of Saint Auban, the canyon is ideal for all levels. Note that it is only open 4 days a week: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

3. Canyon of Saint Auban

Want to climb the walls like Spider-Man? In the canyoning, only the costume changes, although the neoprene combination resembles that of the spider man!

Located 35 minutes from Castellane , the canyon of Saint Auban is aquatic, rhythmic and complete. Located in a large gorge consisting of limestone cliffs on both sides, strong sensations will be at the rendezvous. Indeed, you will chain the jumps, obstacles and a 30-metre long zip line to descend a 12-metre waterfall. Unforgettable, this canyon is accessible at all levels.

The canyon is only open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays . So, think about booking your activity in advance. This will last between 2 and 3 hours according to your level.

4. Ray Gours Canyon

Making canyoning in the Ray Gours canyon is ideal if you're a beginner. The activity of 2 hours discover the joys of a sport located between the initiation and the wild course. This is a complete course with jumps, slides and the recall descent on obstacles not exceeding 10 meters.

Located near Grasse , the site is easy to access. Attention, the parking lot is located just before the bridge that passes through the Haute-Brouisse, don't miss it! Also, you must know that canyoning is allowed only between April and September. Take it in advance to book!

5. Eagle Canyon

No need to go to Niagara Falls To see waterfalls! Impress your surroundings by making canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon! Make sure it’s just as reversing and cheaper than going to Canada .

This is one of the references of canyoning in the Alpes Maritimes department. This aquatic path has a magical side by the exceptional setting. Traversing huge limestone cliffs over 400 metres high, the Eagle canyon offers many jumps in natural pools. The activity of 4 hours is accessible to all, but we recommend it especially to people who have already done canyoning. In addition, you need to know how to swim properly because there is a lot of water.

This pearl located in the Esteron valley combines all the benefits of canyoning: be fun and sporty and enjoy an exceptional setting.

6. Riolan Canyon

Canyoning in the Riolan Canyon is quite exceptional! It is one of the most beautiful canyons in France: abundant vegetation, natural slides and beautiful translucent water basins will leave you without a voice. The canyoning is varied because there are jumps between 8 and 9 meters high, waterfalls, and natural slides in which you will immerse yourself. The activity lasts between 4 and 5 hours and is open to beginners who, however, have a sports profile.

Located 55 km from Castellane, This canyon has a lot of surprises! This outdoor activity is a good idea to occupy a day during a weekend.

7. Trigance Canyon

You want to play it Man vs Wild , canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon is the ideal activity to face the elements.

Lovers of nature, mountain and lovers of strong sensations, this canyoning outing in the Canyon of Trigance is made for you! It’s an opportunity to spend themselves through exhilarating decors and atmospheres, with family or friends! Between physical expenditure and wonder, canyoning alternates between jumps and descents as a reminder. Ideal for beginners, the activity lasts a little more 1 hour .

Located in the commune of Trigance in the Var, we recommend that you book this activity spring because the weather will be perfect.

8. Raton Canyon

Nickname the Colorado French , the Raton Canyon is a reference to canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon. Perfect mix between mountain sport and live water sport, canyoning attracts a diverse audience. Attention, this is reserved for people with an excellent physical condition and a good level in canyoning.

Between jumps in clear water vasques, slipped into natural slides, descents as a reminder along the peak walls, and water battles in the bed of a wild stream in the heart of a sumptuous mineral environment, the descent program is reassuring ( 6-7 a.m. )!

9. Lance Canyon

The Canyon of Lance can be characterized as the Alpine Canyon. Indeed, with its mountain path (1600 meters), its jumps and reminders (20 meters), you feel like you are a thousand miles away from here. Don't get me wrong, this circuit is extremely aquatic too. You cross torrents, you dive back into a waterfall, jump over the water... in short, you will be soaked!

Located 50 minutes from Castellane , in the village of Colmars-les-Alpes, this is the reference spot of the Alpes de Haute Provence. However, the activity of a duration of 6 a.m. requires a good sporting level. This rather difficult course is to be preferred if you have already done canyoning and especially if you do not have vertigo.

If you have a adventurer soul and want to discover the Gorges du Verdon, the canyoning in the Canyon of the Lance is for you!

Now that you know all the canyoning spots in the Gorges du Verdon: enjoy an exceptional activity in a paradise!