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Activity description
Discover the Verdon regional nature park by mountain bike and packraft on Lac de Castillon with Secret River instructors!
If you love mountain biking and packraft, then this activity is for you! Combine mountain biking in the Verdon and packraft on Lac de Castillon for a memorable adventure in a sublime setting in the heart of the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence.
Bordered by the communes of Castellane and Saint-André-les-Alpes, Lac de Castillon is almost 10 kilometers long. Primarily used for irrigation purposes, Lac de Castillon is also much appreciated for its verdant surroundings and magnificent turquoise waters, ideal for water sports activities such as paddling, kayaking and packraft... Located in the heart of the Verdon Regional Nature Park, Lac de Castillon offers breathtaking scenery! Departing from Castellane, a village and city of character, come and discover the Verdon Regional Nature Park off the beaten track during an activity that respects the heritage and biodiversity of the Verdon territory.
Once in Saint-André-les-Alpes, ride your mountain bike to the shores of Lac de Castillon, then cross the lake in a packraft. A hybrid between a sea kayak and a raft, the packraft is a lightweight inflatable kayak!
Accompanied by a state-certified canoeing instructor, discover a refreshingly green setting and admire the impressive limestone cliffs and turquoise waters of Lac de Castillon! With family or friends, enjoy a full day of original, eco-responsible activities combining mountain biking and packraft in the Verdon!
Don't wait any longer, come and enjoy a unique experience with this mountain bike and packraft expedition on Lac de Castillon in the Verdon Regional Nature Park!
- Meeting point at the municipal swimming pool of Castellane - Rte de Robion, 04120 Castellane
- Welcome by the instructor and briefing on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules
- Travel in the Secret River vehicle towards Saint-André-les-Alpes
- Collection of the mountain bikes from the rental company
- Mountain bike ride to the Castillon lake
- Inflating the packrafts, folding and fixing the mountain bikes to the packrafts
- Crossing of the lake of Castillon in packraft
- Lunch break and swimming in a creek
- Unfolding of the mountain bikes
- Walk towards the village of Blaron
- Mountain bike route in the direction of Castellane
- Return of the mountain bikes to the renter
It is imperative to know how to swim and to be in good physical condition to do this activity.
- Transfer shuttle
- Packraft
- Mountain bike rental: 25€
- Swim trunks
- Hat
- Sports shoes for biking and packrafting
- Water
- Lunch
- Snacks