Activity Snapshot
Activity description
In the heart of the Vicdessos valley, the Argensou canyon is ideal for people who want to discover canyoning during a stay in Ariège!
Crossing a luxuriant beech forest, the Argensou canyon has a very pleasant biodiversity to discover during a canyoning trip! Jumps, slides and optional abseiling will allow you to explore this canyon located in the Pyrénees-Ariégeoises, not far from the Spanish border, in the company of a state-qualified instructor to ensure your safety.
The Argensou canyon offers a calm and restful setting in the Vicdessos valley, and is highly recommended for an introduction to canyoning in complete peace of mind!
Canyoning descent with free souvenir photos to be taken on the Spél et Eaux website.
Course of events
- Welcome and equipment: 25 min
- Approach walk: 15 min
- Descent of the canyon: 2 hours depending on the public
- Return walk: 10 min
- Time to discuss and debrief the adventure: 30 min
In total, 3 h 30 of canyoning activity!
Activity requirements
It is compulsory to be able to swim a minimum of 25 meters and to be able to fully immerse the body.
You must not have any medical contraindication to the practice of canyoning.
Minimum height: 125 cm (neoprene suits do not exist below this height)
Maximum weight: 135 kg
- Neoprene wetsuit jacket and 5 mm long john
- 3 mm neoprene socks
- Canyon shoes
- Helmet
- Harness, lanyards, carabiners and descender
- Backpack
- Souvenir pictures
- Swimsuit and towel
- Closed shoes (sneakers or hiking shoes)
- Bottle of water and snacks
- Cord for eyeglass wearers
- Elastic for long hair
