Classic Canoe-Raft on the Verdon River

Do you want to try something more sporty than rafting? Then enjoy a half-day canoe trip down the Verdon Gorges!

During the paddling phases, you steer and give speed to the canoe. As the rapids alternate with the calmer sections, there are phases during which you have time to admire the beauty of the water and the height of the cliffs.

In the middle of the course, we pass the famous rapids "Barre Saint Jean" where some of you will certainly take a shower (or even a bath)!

Tour programme
We meet at our base in Castellane, where you will be equipped. Then you will receive a briefing by your guide. He gives you instructions on how to handle the paddle, information regarding your safety, and he explains the characteristics of the course. Now that you are ready to challenge the whitewater, we walk 200m before embarking on the canoe. We go through rapids, swim them down, jump off rocks and pass through the high cliffs of the Clue de Chasteuil. After our tour, a minibus transports us back to our base.

Tour facts
- River: Verdon (difficulty level: Class II-III)
- Description: The Verdon river with its characteristic turquoise-green colour is situated in southeastern France. It is known for the Verdon Gorges which are often considered one of Europe's most beautiful canyons, due to their unique deep cliffs.
- Distance: 12km
- Start point: Castellane
- End point: Pont de Soleils
- Total duration: 3h30min
- Time on the river: 2h30min

Included Services
- Qualified canoe guide
- High quality canoe and double paddle
- Wetsuit, life jacket, helmet
- Transfer back to the base

Bring along
- Swimsuit (to be put on before the activity)
- Pair of lace-up shoes (not water shoes) as well as a second pair of shoes to wear after the activity

Requirements
- Minimum age: 12 years
- Swimming ability
- Preferably a little experience (even on a lake or in the sea)
- Physical health (sportiveness)