The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Sainte-Maxime are Castellane and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. Castellane is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 85 km away from Sainte-Maxime. You can reach it in about 93 min by car.
"An experience that will remain in our memories forever."Francesca · September 2026
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Rafting Verdon - 3h30If you live by the motto "All or nothing", this rafting tour is for you! We visit the entire section of the Verdon which is navigable by boat, up to the entrance of the gorge. You will enjoy breathtaking sceneries - not only of the rapids for which the river is famous, but also of the surrounding peaks, the ramparts and fortifications of Castellane and the fauna and flora of Verdon (especially the vultures). We put an experienced guide at your side who is happy to give you advice on rafting and the whole Verdon region! Tour programme - Preparation: We meet at our base in Castellane, where you will be equipped. Then you will receive a briefing by your guide, during which you should listen attentively. 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, you take a bus that brings you to the starting point. - Tour: During the tour we cross rapids, swim down rapids, jump off rocks and discover the geology of the Verdon. - Return: At the end, a bus transports us back to our base. Tour facts - River: Verdon (difficulty level: class II-IV) - 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 its unique deep cliffs. - Distance: 22 km - Start point: Point Sublime (entry of the Grand Canyon) - End point: Point Sublime - Total duration: 3.5 hrs (w/o break) / 4.5 hrs (with break) - Time on the river: 2.5 hrs (w/o break) / 3.5 hrs (with break) Included services - Transfer to starting point / back to the base - Qualified rafting guide - High quality raft and paddle - Rafting gear (neoprene wetsuit, life jacket, helmet) 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: 16 years - Physical health (sportive attitude) - Please note: at the end of the route, the guide will need your help to carry the deflated and rolled-up raft for about 10 minutes to reach the car park. If you are not physically fit, we recommend choosing another route.
"Very nice experience, suitable for everyone both with experience and without. All you need is a little initiative!
Our guide was great"CRESI · August 2023
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