River Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon

Don't miss this opportunity to discover the Grand Canyon du Verdon!

For nature and great outdoors lovers: this river trekking is for you! Fun, aquatic and refreshing, the exploration of the Couloir Samson will not leave you indifferent. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover this area, which is usually not accessible by boat. We will progress along the gorges by swimming and floating. You will have several occasions to jump, but none are mandatory.

Not only is the descent very fun, but you will also enjoy unique and sensational views!

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We welcome you to our store at the scheduled time (free parking available in Castellane) and then take you to our base a few metres away by foot. There, you will meet your guide, receive your equipment and leave your belongings safely.
- Tour:
A shuttle will then drop you off at the activity site (20 min). After a 10-minute walk to the river, you can jump into the water. No abseiling passages for this activity as we swim and float in the riverbed. Several jumps are offered but none are mandatory.
- Return:
Finally, we will retrace our steps with a 20-minute walk through two small tunnels. At the end of our adventure, a shuttle awaits us to take us back to Castellane.

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Tour facts
- River: Verdon (easy)
- Description: The Verdon Gorge is an immense and magnificent river canyon in southeastern France. Its deep cliffs carved by the Verdon River are unique in Europe and one of the greatest tourist attractions in Provence.
- Distance: 1 km
- Total duration: 4 hrs
- Time in the canyon: 1.5 h
- Jump height: 3-6 m (all jumps optional)

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Included services
- Wetsuit, life jacket, helmet
- Certified guide
- Transfer from and to the base

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Bring along
- Swimsuit
- Second pair of sneakers with laces - no water shoes
- Bottle of water
- Light snack

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Maximum age: 60 years old
- Minimum weight: 30 kg
- Swimming ability
- Physical health

Good to know
Please note that the minimum number of participants required for the activity to take place is 4. Should this quota not be reached, the activity will be cancelled and you will receive a full refund.