Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Whatever your level of canyoning, Goudurix will guide you in the Valcarlos canyon in the Basque Country!
Explore the Basque Country thanks to canyoning and have a great time as a couple, with friends or with your family near Bidarray and Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port! With Goudurix, you can descend one of the most beautiful canyons in the Basque Country, the Valcarlos canyon.
Suitable for all levels, canyoning near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port will allow you to try slides, jumps, water passages and in some cases small abseils. Since all the obstacles can be avoided, the Valcarlos canyon is ideal for a first canyoning trip in the Basque Country. In addition, canyoning in the Pyrenees is an opportunity to spend a fun and rewarding time in a beautiful natural setting with a state-certified instructor who will be there to advise you, guide you and ensure your safety.
After a drive for which carpooling is recommended, you will arrive at the site. During the approach walk, you will get to know the instructor and discover the fauna and flora of the valley. Then, your 2-hour descent of the Valcarlos canyon can begin! You will go down a series of natural slides, jumps, water passages and abseiling! Equipped with a full wetsuit, helmet, neoprene socks and shoes, you will be accompanied by the instructor throughout the descent. Professionalism, sharing, experience and accessibility are key values for Goudurix so you are sure to have a great time canyoning with them!
So book your descent of the Valcarlos canyon, and discover the Basque Country in a different way near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Bidarray!
The Valcarlos canyon is suitable for everyone, with slides, jumps, water passages and in some cases small abseils.
All difficulties can be avoided. Jumps are not compulsory. Ideal for a first experience in canyoning.
Time spent in the canyon : 2 hours.
Course of events
Allow for 3h on site :
- Arrival on site
- Equipment with full wetsuits, helmet and headlamps
- Briefing
- Descent of the Valcarlos canyon
- Return to the starting point
Activity requirements
It is necessary to be able to swim and not to be claustrophobic to participate in this activity.
Special terms
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
If no one else has booked on the chosen date, the instructor will find another date as soon as possible.
Getting to the meeting point from Saint-Jean-pied-de-Port :
- Take the D933 towards Arnegy/Pamplona Spain (8km).
- At the roundabout, turn right over the bridge and the border.
- Follow the road for 3.5km to Valcarlos. Drive slowly so as not to miss the meeting point. Venta Ardendegia on the right as you climb up before the fronton. Your instructor will be waiting for you.
- the activity with a guide
- collective equipment (ropes, safety equipment, first aid kit...)
- individual equipment (neoprene wetsuit, 5mm jacket and overalls, neoprene socks, harness, helmet, figure eight, rucksack and waterproof container).
- swimwear
- towel
- change of clothes and shoes
- closed shoes
- water
- snack
- Identity card or passport (including for children)
