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Activity description
Due to the lack of water in the year 2023, the Balène canyon is closed until further notice.
Discover canyoning in the Verdon with the whole family on this descent of the Balène canyon in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie!
With abseiling, descending, mini jumps, slides and walking, the Balène canyon is a great way to get started with canyoning. Not only do you get to see almost every aspect of this water sport, but you also get to enjoy the incredible environment of the Verdon Gorges. Supervised by Rocksiders professionals, you'll discover canyoning in complete safety.
Located close to Lake Sainte-Croix, in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, the Balène canyon is open to children aged 8 and over, making it the perfect canyon for families in the Gorges du Verdon region! In this family-friendly canyon, you'll take on a series of small obstacles in a very steep environment, with abseils of up to 8 metres.
The ravin de Balène is a small, easy canyon for a gentle introduction to canyoning, but it's also a real canyon where you can learn to abseil, even at a very young age! - Chandra, Rocksiders guide
Don't hesitate, book your family canyoning activity in the Balène near Lake Sainte-Croix and enjoy the sublime setting of the Verdon gorges!
- Your guide will wait for you at the meeting point, then you will leave for an approach walk of about 15 minutes.
- Once equipped, you will descend the Balène ravine where you will follow a series of small obstacles in a very steep canyon, with abseils up to 8 meters.
- You will then leave your wetsuits for a 20 minutes walk back to the canyon where the landscapes are breathtaking!
It is necessary to know how to swim for this activity.
Special terms
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
- 6L waterproof canister
- Framing by a professional
- A sports outfit
- Bathing suit
- Sports shoes
- A 1.5 L water bottle
