We meet at our base (Zone artisanale, Route de Grasse - 04120 Castellane)
Join us for an unforgettable rafting experience between Castellane and the beach of Chasteuil, perfect for families and groups with children from 7 years old. As you arrive at our base, our friendly team will greet you and provide you with all the necessary gear for the adventure. After a short transfer to the river, your guide will conduct a detailed safety briefing and give you some paddling instructions so everyone feels ready and confident to begin.
You will spend approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes on the water, navigating an exciting 8 km stretch of river. This fun and dynamic course keeps everyone engaged with thrilling sections and stunning scenery. Along the way, you will encounter various rapids that add to the excitement, all culminating in the impressive Barre Saint Jean, a class 3/4 rapid that offers a memorable finale. This adventure strikes the perfect balance between excitement and accessibility, ensuring a thrilling yet approachable experience for beginners.
The activity concludes at the picturesque beach of Chasteuil, where you can take a moment to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings before heading back to the base. This lively and refreshing outdoor experience is a wonderful way to connect with nature and enjoy the great sensations of rafting. Please remember that participants must be able to swim 25 meters without flotation assistance.
River: Verdon Gorge
Difficulty level: easy
Distance: 15 km kilometres
Total duration: 2.5 hours
Participants per boat: 8 + the guide
Meeting place: at our base in Castellane
Meeting time: 10 minutes before the start of the activity
Car parks nearby: at the meeting place (free)
High-quality raft
Helmet
Certified rafting guide
Neoprene equipment
Minimum age: 7 years
Minimum age to participate alone: 14 years
Know how to swim 25m + immersion
Swimsuit
Towel
Picnic
Not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderly
You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks
In low season, activities on the Verdon depend on whether the dams are open. The information is confirmed the day before: rafting if open, aqua hiking if closed
Accessible to persons with reduced mobility


Rafting provider with certified rafting guides
Buena Vista Rafting Verdon is a rafting provider with officially certified rafting guides

















