Mountain biking and packrafting expedition on the lake of Castillon, Verdon

Organized by Secret River

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 8 hrs
Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 14 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:
  • J
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  • M
  • J
  • J
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  • D

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!

Course of events

- 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

Activity requirements

It is imperative to know how to swim and to be in good physical condition to do this activity.

Included
  • Transfer shuttle
  • Packraft
Excluded
  • Mountain bike rental: 25€
Do not forget to bring
  • Swim trunks
  • Hat
  • Sports shoes for biking and packrafting
  • Water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
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Meeting point
Piscine municipale de Castellane - Rte de Robion, 04120 Castellane Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule