Family Canyoning in la Besorgues, Ardèche
Take your first steps in canyoning as a family and discover the Ardèche Gorge with the instructors at Base Canyon de la Besorgues, near Aubenas!
Practical information
A 2 hour 45 minute excursion to discover canyoning in the Ardèche, perfect for families with children aged 8 and above.
- Ideal for a first experience: no compulsory obstacles.
- Discover the largest natural waterslide in the Ardèche, with numerous optional jumps of up to 5 metres.
- Option to end the activity with a 90-metre zip line, soaring 40 metres above the canyon.
Course of events
Please allow 2 hours 45 minutes in total for this activity.
- Arrive at Base Canyon de la Bésorgues - 28 Chemin de Labro, Labro, 07600 Labastide-sur-Bésorgues.
- Meet your instructor.
- Equipment fitting (helmet, wetsuit, socks, boots, harness).
- 15-minute approach walk to the canyon.
- Briefing by your instructor on the activity, equipment and safety rules.
- A succession of water and hiking trails, jumps (up to 5 metres), slides (up to 12 metres) and an optional 90-metre zip line.
- Walk back to the meeting point (1 minute).
- Possibility of using the facilities at the base: Toilets, showers, a guinguette (casual riverside bar), and relaxation areas with sun loungers.
Activity requirements
You need to know how to swim and be in good physical condition to take part in this activity.
Each participant must weigh 25kg (55lbs) or more.
If you have any major health problems, please let us know when booking.
Special terms
This activity depends on the weather: if the activity cannot take place because of the weather, you will be offered another date or a refund.
The Base Canyon car park is guarded. However, please do not leave valuables in plain view in your vehicle. Please store them in your boot.
Spoken languages:
English, French, GermanIncluded
- State-qualified instructor
- Helmet
- Wetsuit
- Harness
- Socks
- Shoes
- Ropes
- Pharmacy
- Watertight can
- Car park
- Shower
- Toilets
- Picnic area
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Water
- Snacks
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Located in Labastide-sur-Bésorgues, the Aérocanyon Famille is the perfect introduction to canyoning in the Ardèche for the whole family! One of the region's must-do activities with children, it is open to anyone aged 8 and above who can swim. For younger children (aged 5 to 7), a specially adapted route is also available. Designed to offer a gentle first taste of canyoning, this family excursion features no compulsory obstacles.
Your adventure begins at Base Canyon de la Besorgues, only 30 minutes from Aubenas, where a team of qualified and experienced instructors will be waiting to welcome you. After being fitted with a neoprene wetsuit to keep you warm throughout the activity, you'll follow your instructor on a 15-minute approach walk. On arrival at the Besorgues canyon, your instructor will go through the safety rules and equipment before accompanying you into the canyon.
Throw yourself into the descent of the Besorgues canyon and explore a wonderfully varied, water-rich environment as you follow the course of the river: chain together water slides and jumps into turquoise rock pools, tackle a 12-metre water slide — the longest in the Ardèche — and round off your canyoning experience by crossing the Besorgues canyon on a 90-metre zip line! Thanks to this variety of obstacles, you'll discover the wild scenery of the Besorgues river gorge both from the water and from above!
With its lush green vegetation, this canyon provides a breathtaking setting for a fun-filled family outing. With an experienced guide by your side and quality equipment provided, you'll be able to enjoy every moment in complete safety. So what are you waiting for? Dive into canyoning as a family and discover the Ardèche from a whole new angle!
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