Canyoning Half-Day Itinerary
Meet at 9:30 AM or 2:00 PM in Gréolières, in the centre of the village, at the Faïsse car park.see access map).
Participants are welcomed by the canyoning guides and issued with equipment, followed by a safety briefing (10 mins).
Participants are welcomed by the canyoning guides and issued with equipment, followed by a safety briefing (10 mins).
Gours du ray
Following an approach walk (10 mins) through a pretty pine forest, the activity begins with an introduction to the environment and initiation into abseiling techniques.
Located in the upper valley of the Loup, this canyon will allow you to discover superb natural pools in which you can jump as much as you like! The bravest can thus attempt an 8-metre jump!
You will then progress (2 hours of descent) through this lovely canyon, alternating between jumps, swimming in clear water, and walking along the banks.
A few slides (including 2 flume rides) will also punctuate your descent through this beautiful green environment.
You will finally return to the starting car park by taking a pleasant path through the forest (40 mins). .
Located in the upper valley of the Loup, this canyon will allow you to discover superb natural pools in which you can jump as much as you like! The bravest can thus attempt an 8-metre jump!
You will then progress (2 hours of descent) through this lovely canyon, alternating between jumps, swimming in clear water, and walking along the banks.
A few slides (including 2 flume rides) will also punctuate your descent through this beautiful green environment.
You will finally return to the starting car park by taking a pleasant path through the forest (40 mins). .
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Rates and bookings
- Half-day canyoning descent (2.5 hours of activity)
55 Euros per person. - To book, refer to the Registration details.
Requirements
- No experience necessary
- Minimum age: 10 years old (according to the guide’s appreciation)
- Knowing how to swim is essential
- Provide: Swimsuit
- Provide: Swimsuit
- Sports shoes (non-slip soles)
- Provide: Swimsuit
- Note: we offer special canyoning shoes for hire at a rate of 3 Euros / pair.
Validity period
- From May 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.
- Public liability insurance covering ABOARD Rafting's activities.
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