Adventurous Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane

This 16km rafting tour on the Verdon river will delight the bravest and most adventurous among you. The Verdon gorges are one of the top destinations for rafting in France. If you are on holiday in the region, don't miss out on this activity! Due to its length and intensity, this tour is made for the most athletic people, from 16 years old. You will cross the most challenging rapids of the largest canyon in Europe, for a day that will remain engraved in your memory for a long time. Ready to take up the challenge?

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We meet at our base in Castellane at the time booked. There is a private car park and changing rooms on site. Your guide will brief you on safety and the use of your equipment, before taking our shuttle to reach the starting point of the tour. Then it's time to hit the water!
- Tour:
The tour starts at from Chasteuil beach. You are in the most tumultuous part of the river and will cross rapids with evocative names such as "la Dégoulinante" (the dripping one) or "le Solitaire" (the loner). You will also have the opportunity to cool off in the emerald waters of the Verdon river while swimming in the rapids and jumping from the rocks, but with no obligation. Throughout the tour, the guide ensures your safety from the raft and will provide you with valuable tips for tackling the most exciting rapids!
- Return:
After 3 hours, you will reach the end of the tour at Point Sublime. The shuttle will be waiting to take you back to the base, where you will collect your belongings and your vehicle.

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Tour facts
- River: Verdon (Difficulty level: Class III / III+)
- Description: The Verdon gorges are one of the most popular places for rafting in France. With impressive limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, it is a treat for the eyes as well as for the thrill!
- Route: from Chasteuil to Point Sublime
- Distance: 16km
- Total duration: 4hrs
- Time on the river: 3hrs
- Participants per boat: 8

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Included Services
- High-quality raft
- Rafting gear (wetsuit, neoprene jacket, socks, life jacket, helmet)
- Certified rafting guide
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base

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Bring along
- Swimwear
- A second pair of closed shoes (better if trekking shoes) to use during the activity (they will get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses strap
- A bottle of water

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 16 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Note that for this activity, at least half of the participants need to understand french or english to fully understand the safety measures needed

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Good to know
- The finish of this tour is at the entrance to the Grand Canyon du Verdon, a hundred meters below the parking lot where the minibus waiting for us to return to Castellane is parked. We'll need to carry the raft (deflated and folded) for around 10 minutes to get back to the bus. Keep fit!