France: Canyoning Holiday in the Verdon Gorge

France: Canyoning Holiday in the Verdon Gorge

Canyoning is following the flow of a mountain stream. You see up close the effect that water has on limestone as you jump into pools, slide down channels and abseil over cliffs and waterfalls. This course is not for the faint hearted, your adrenaline levels will be constantly pushed!

On this course we visit a different canyon each day, allowing you to explore the highlights of two separate regions; the canyons of the Verdon and the Maritime Alps which are amongst the most beautiful in France.

Situated inland between Nice and Marseilles, the Verdon Regional park hosts a world renowned climbing area. The Verdon river cuts hundreds of metres deep into a limestone gorge providing a huge variety of climbing routes to be explored (well over 1,000 listed). They range from gentle sport routes to big wall climbs that are either bolted or require traditional protection. Although it is possible to walk in to the majority of routes, part of the experience of climbing here is the abseil in. It is a perfect location for anyone keen on exposure and wanting to push their lead climbing up a grade or two!

Price from: £736.00

Price up to: £755.00

Duration: 6 days

Overview

Enjoy jumping into pools, sliding down river channels & abseiling on this France 1-week canyoning holiday in the Verdon Gorge.

Itinerary

Itinerary for France: Canyoning Holiday in the Verdon Gorge

Arrival day
A welcome meeting will take place at 17:30, with drinks and information about your weeks activities. Should you arrive earlier, the village of La Palud sur Verdon is beautiful and tranquil, an ideal place to relax and enjoy the sunshine.

Day 2 to 6
You will travel to a different canyon each day depending on the weather and water conditions and of course your confidence! You will enjoy two nights in a cottage in the hilltop village of Aiglun. Possible canyons are between 5 min and 1hr30 away and include - Verdon, Main Morte, Font de Barbin, Cabrielle, Val d'Angouïre, Vénascle, Le Riou, Ravin Notre Dame, Le Baou, Saint-Auban, Haut et Bas Jabron, Mujoul, Rioulan, Aiglun, Amen, Saint-Jean.

Departure day
A relaxing morning or departure at 10:00 for the bus transfer back to Aix-en-Provence (book directly at UCPA Verdon reception).

Programme information and activity facts are an indication only, providing an outline of how a course may be delivered and are provided for information purposes only.