River Trekking at Pont de Tusset in Verdon for Families

The Pont de Tusset section welcomes you for a magical half-day trip in the Gorges du Verdon. On the program, swimming in white water with a few optional jumps! Accessible from the age of 8, this tour focuses on the fun aspect of aqua hiking but does not lack grandiose landscapes with emerald waters. Along the way, a certified instructor will ensure your safety so that you can have fun without danger. You will end the activity with a breathtaking view: the entrance to the Grand Canyon du Verdon.

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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:
After our adventure, we will have a walk back up the slope, for about 10 min, and then our shuttle will take you back to our base where you can rinse off and enjoy snacks.

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Tour facts
- River: Verdon (easy)
- Description: The Gorges du Verdon 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: 3.5 hrs
- Time in the canyon: 1h15min
- Jump height: 2-6 m (all jumps optional)

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Included services
- Complete high-quality river trekking equipment (incl. helmet, wetsuit, life jacket)
- Certified river trekking guide
- Transfer from and to the base

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Bring along
- Swimsuit
- Pair of sneakers with laces - no water shoes

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 8 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.