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Rafting & Canyoning near Sainte-Maxime
The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Sainte-Maxime are Carajuan, Castellane and Tourrettes-sur-Loup. In the area of Sainte-Maxime you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Carajuan is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 80 km away from Sainte-Maxime. You can reach it in about 83 min by car.
- Carajuan80 km from Sainte-Maxime (83 min by car)1Rafting & canyoning offerCarajuan: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
Hydrospeed on the Verdon River (from 13 y.)About the ActivityWhat to ExpectJoin 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 factsRiver: Verdon GorgeDifficulty level: difficultDistance: 5 kilometresTotal duration: 2 hours 30 minutesTime on the river: 2 hoursFor 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 : 8How to get thereMeeting place: in CarajuanMeeting time: 10 minutes before the start of the activityCar parks nearby: at the meeting place (free)Included ServicesNeoprene jacketHelmetHydrospeed boardReinforced neoprene trousersNeoprene bootsCertified guideFinsRequirementsMinimum age: 13 yearsMinimum age to participate alone: 14 yearsSwimming abilityBring AlongSwimsuitTowelGood to KnowNot suitable for toddlers, pregnant women and the elderlyYou are allowed to bring your own drinks and snacksIn case bad weather prevents the activity from taking place, you will receive a full refund or be able to reschedule the activityAccessible to persons with reduced mobilityIn 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 closedFrom 60€ - Castellane85 km from Sainte-Maxime (93 min by car)985Reviews27Rafting & canyoning offersCastellane: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursRiver Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon"Highly recommended. It's an adrenaline-filled and fun experience, yet still accessible to even the less experienced. The guide who accompanied us made the experience even more enjoyable."Vittoria · August 2026From 60€River Trekking in the Verdon at Pont de Tusset"Perfect guide, very friendly, and a successful family experience in a magnificent setting."VIRGINIE · August 2026From 48€Discovery Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane"Great experience for the family"Matteo · August 2026From 48€
- Tourrettes-sur-Loup100 km from Sainte-Maxime (86 min by car)113Reviews3Rafting & canyoning offersTourrettes-sur-Loup: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursAquatic Canyoning in the Gours du Ray Canyon in Gréolieres"It was amazing! "József · July 2025From 70€Canyoning in Gorges du Loup near Nice - Level 2"We had a great afternoon in the canyon yesterday. It was a great place for canyoning with slides, jumps, abseiling and small passages under stone. Lots of fun challenges, the kids loved it! The last few were a bit too challenging for them though (8 and 10 yrs) but they could do most. Mind that it is cold water and the youngest might get quite cold and tired towards the end. The guide couldn't speak any English at all really but it worked out ok anyway. They were nice and friendly. Mind the parking though, we had to park 3km away with our motorhome and roll down the hill with our bikes. "Lena · July 2026From 70€
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River Trekking in the Verdon at Pont de Tusset
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Karine
"A superb canyoning experience with Gilles! He guided the children (8 and 10 years old) with humor and skill, building their confidence. We were awestruck by the beauty of the gorges, in the crystal-clear water, learning to navigate without leaving too much of a mark on nature. We jumped (4 meters for our 8-year-old daughter) in breathtaking locations. Vultures and the tireless white-bellied swifts now hold (almost) no secrets for us. Thank you, Gilles, and Aloha Verdon! We'll be back :)"
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River Trekking in Couloir Samson in the Verdon Gorge (from 10 y.)
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ELENA
"It was beautiful! Exciting and with beautiful scenery. Our guide, Hocini, was wonderful and friendly. Super!! Thanks, Hocini!!"
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River Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon
172Reviews
Vittoria
"Highly recommended. It's an adrenaline-filled and fun experience, yet still accessible to even the less experienced. The guide who accompanied us made the experience even more enjoyable."
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