Canyoning Day Itinerary
Meet at 9 AM at St. André les Alpes on the Super U supermarket car park (See access map).
From there, you will follow the ABOARD Rafting guide to get to Colmars les Alpes, from where he will organize a shuttle to drop off vehicles at the arrival of the canyon. A forest track allows direct access to the canyon without having to walk long time.
After being equipped, your guide will give a briefing on rappelling techniques and safety in the canyons.
Canyoning in La Lance
The Lance canyon is a wild canyon set in an alpine landscape, on the edge of Mercantour Park. The descent begins at an altitude of nearly 1600m, in the heart of a larch forest. The start of the route is predominantly aquatic, featuring jumps into large pools and slides. Subsequently, the canyon's verticality necessitates abseiling, sometimes under waterfalls, interspersed with progress through the water. A large sun-drenched slab will welcome you for a picnic break, above a pool where it is tempting to jump (and jump again). The canyon then narrows into a gorge of waterfalls, navigated by abseiling and jumps (up to 12m), before reaching the great Lance waterfall, the end point of the descent. A short 15-minute walk will bring us back to the vehicles left in the morning.
Canyoning in La Lance
Rates and bookings
- Daytime descent (7 hours activity duration):
80 Euros per person. - To book, refer to the Registration details.
Requirements
- A first experience of canyoning or abseiling is necessary because of the technical nature of the course.
- Minimum age: 16 years old (according to the guide’s appreciation)
- Good physical condition is recommended to fully appreciate this course.
- Knowing how to swim is essential
- Provide: Swimsuit
- Provide: Swimsuit
- Sports shoes (non-slip soles)
- Provide: Swimsuit
- Picnic and water
- Note: we offer special canyoning shoes for hire at a rate of 3 Euros / pair.
Validity period
- From July to September
IMPORTANT:
- The activity depends on the weather conditions. In the event of rain, water can quickly rise into the canyon. Therefore, ABOARD Rafting reserves the right to cancel outings due to bad weather.
Our activities include:
- As the water levels of the Verdon are regulated by the Castillon dam, this program can only be carried out in the event of water releases from the E.D.F.
- Supervision by experienced guides with state diplomas,
- Vest Helmet
- Helmet Harness
- Carabiners and descender
- The appropriate quality individual equipment:
- The appropriate quality individual equipment:
- Gloves according to season
- These activities depend on weather conditions.
- Waterproof bag and canister
- Public liability insurance covering ABOARD Rafting's activities.
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