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With canyoning, you are invited to progress in landscapes of great beauty while having fun. And the good thing is that this activity can be discovered at an early age, with adapted courses. Only 30min away from Ajaccio, La Richiusa is one of them: ideal for discovering canyoning, this very playful canyon is one of the most famous on the island and will delight young and old alike. Supervised by a state-certified instructor who will be there to show you the right gestures and ensure you practice the activity in complete safety, you will enjoy a canyoning trip full of entertainment.
Tour programme
- Preparation:
We meet in the village of Bocognano, at the bar of Les Amis. Your instructor will be there to give you your canyoning equipment. Then, off to the canyon, accessible after a 45-minute walk. On site, before starting the descent, you will be provided with safety instructions. The group has a maximum of 12 participants.
- Tour:
Afterwards, it is time to embark for descent of approximately 2hrs in the middle of a sumptuous natural landscape, with a succession of natural swimming pools with crystal clear waters. You will experience a series of ten jumps (never mandatory), 7 slides, one abseiling descent and even one 15m zip-line that ends in the water. Fun guaranteed!
- Arrival:
A walk of about 20min awaits you to go back to your vehicle.
Tour facts
- Canyon: Richiusa (Difficulty level: easy)
- Description: Located near Ajaccio, the Richiusa Canyon is a very playful canyon, perfect for discovering canyoning.
- Total duration: 3 to 3.5hrs (this information is indicative, time may vary depending on the group, weather conditions or other hazards)
- Time in the canyon: approx. 2hrs
- Abseiling height: 12m
- Jump height: 2 to 8m (optional)
Getting there
You can easily reach the meeting point by the national road with your car or with the train from Bastia, Ajaccio and Corte. Please, check the timetable for the return journey.
Included Services
- Complete high quality canyoning equipment (incl. helmet, wetsuit, neoprene socks)
- High class harness and rope material
- Certified canyoning guide
- Possibility to rent shoes for the activity (from 3 to 7€, to be paid on site)
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Second pair of shoes (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses lace
- Water bottle
- GoPro (optional)
Requirements
- Minimum age: 9 years old
- Swimming ability
A little steep climb but worth the detour Very nice setting
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Superb landscape and a friendly welcome
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Good morning spent in canoyning little difficulty in this course! Recommended for beginners
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