Hydrospeed on the Verdon River (from 13 y.)

What to Expect

Join us for a memorable hydrospeed session in the Verdon gorge! Our adventure begins at Carajuan, a breathtaking spot where the Gorges du Verdon transform into a majestic canyon. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by our friendly team at the river's edge. After a warm welcome, we will equip you with all necessary gear for an exciting day of whitewater swimming. You will receive a comprehensive safety briefing to familiarise yourself with the signs and signals your guide will use during our descent.

We start with a short training session in a calm section of the river to master the basics of hydrospeed. You will learn how to propel yourself with flippers and make turns using the foam float. It is crucial to understand how to anticipate the river's movements, so you can navigate through small currents and control the float's glide. As the descent progresses, you will experience the thrill of diving into the currents, learning to play with whirlpools, rollers, and counter-currents.

Our 2-hour descent culminates as we reach the stunning Point Sublime, where the gorge narrows. Here, the Verdon speeds up and becomes steeper, offering the most thrilling part of our adventure. Under the watchful eye of your guide, you will surf the class 4 rapids, feeling the full force of the water beneath you. The tour concludes at the entrance to the Samson couloir, with its breathtaking scenery. A short 10-minute walk along the Martel trail will lead us back to the car park, where our minibus awaits.

Tour facts

• River: Verdon Gorge

• Difficulty level: difficult

• Distance: 5 kilometres

• Total duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

• Time on the river: 2 hours

• For this activity, we prefer to enjoy the best possible conditions. This is why the meeting point and time may be subject to change. We will contact you the day before the activity to inform you.

• Number of people per group : 8

How to get there

• Meeting place: in Carajuan

• Meeting time: 10 minutes before the start of the activity

• Car parks nearby: at the meeting place (free)

Included Services

• Neoprene jacket

• Helmet

• Hydrospeed board

• Reinforced neoprene trousers

• Neoprene boots

• Certified guide

• Fins

Requirements

• Minimum age: 13 years

• Minimum age to participate alone: 14 years

• Swimming ability

Bring Along

• Swimsuit

• Towel

Good to Know

• Not suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderly

• You are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacks

• In case bad weather prevents the activity from taking place, you will receive a full refund or be able to reschedule the activity

• Accessible to persons with reduced mobility

• In low season, activities on the Verdon depend on whether the dams are open. The information is confirmed the day before: hydrospeed if open, aqua hiking if closed

• Outside of July and August, EDF only informs us of the water flow the day before at 5:30 PM. When registering, you must also be willing to do an Aqua Trekking (Aqua Hiking) in case the dams are closed.