River Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon Entrance

River trekking is the only way to discover the exceptional site of the Grand Canyon du Verdon. With the Couloir Samson, you are making the choice of the most vertiginous part of the gorges. Be prepared to be amazed by the exceptional landscapes in which you will evolve! Your state-certified instructor will accompany you on an unforgettable journey through breathtaking limestone cliffs. Among friends or family, this descent is recommended for all lovers of great outdoors and original activities. Simply breathtaking!

Tour programme
- Preparation:
We welcome you at our base at the Huttopia Gorges du Verdon campsite at the scheduled time. There you will meet your instructor. You can use our changing rooms to change and leave your things, we advise to leave your valuables in your vehicle. Once your equipment is picked up, we will take our mini-bus to reach the site. A 10-min walk along stairs will take us to the beginning of the tour. On site, before you go into the water, a briefing on the activity and safety instructions will be provided.
- Tour:
Unlike canyoning, river trekking does not involve abseiling passages and all obstacles can be avoided. During your descent, you will evolve in the enchanting scenery of the Grand Canyon and you will enjoy swimming in the middle of the characteristic turquoise water of the Verdon, rapids or even jumps. A few technical passages await you but nothing insurmountable!
- Arrival:
Once the descent is complete, the walk back to the mini-bus will take about 20min. The return is made through tunnels. You will then be taken back to the campsite where you can enjoy its facilities (showers, Wi-Fi, restaurant, swimming pool...) to recover from your emotions, before resuming the course of your day!

Tour facts
- Canyon: Gorges du Verdon (Difficulty level: easy)
- Description: Famous for its turquoise waters, the Verdon Gorges are one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe, with their steep cliffs. A unique site and one of Provence's highlights!
- Route: At the entrance of the Grand Canyon
- Total duration: 3.5hrs
- Time in the canyon: 1h15min to 1.5h

Included Services
- Complete high quality canyoning equipment (incl. helmet, wetsuit, neoprene socks)
- Certified canyoning guide
- Transfer to the point of entry and back to the base
- GoPro to rent on site, bring an SD card or USB stick
- Pictures (on site, for extra charge)

Getting there
You can easily reach the meeting point by the national road with your car or with the bus from Marseille and Nice. A free shuttle bus runs in Castellane during the holidays.

Bring along
- Swimwear and towel
- Second pair of shoes (which may get wet, neoprene slippers not recommended)
- Pair of shorts
- Water bottle and a bag for your dry clothes
- Glasses strap (1€ on site if necessary) or contact lenses

Requirements
- Minimum age: 8 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability