Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Spend half a day with your family discovering the Gorges du Verdon on an aquatic hike from Castellane!
Unlike canyoning, water trekking in the Gorges du Verdon offers greater freedom of movement without the need for a rope or harness, making it ideal for youngsters as young as 12! Followed by a qualified guide to ensure your safety, you will descend the course in 1.5 to 2 hours, taking in the magnificent scenery and the guide's knowledge of the flora, fauna and geology of this exceptional site.
In small groups of no more than 10 participants, you will set off on a water trek in the Verdon Gorges, around 30 minutes by shuttle bus from Castellane. Once you have reached the canyon, the aim of the game will be to let yourself be guided by the direction of the current while having fun: swimming and floatting sessions, descents down slides and jumps (all of which can be bypassed) await you to add to the thrills of your aquatic hike in the Gorges du Verdon!
A fun experience, perfect for discovering white water before embarking on a real canyoning course, this water trek in the Gorges du Verdon will delight everyone!
- Free parking at the village hall and welcome at the Action Aventure base
- Equipment (wetsuit, life jacket, helmet) in the changing room
- Departure by minibus for a 20-30 minutes journey to the canyon
- 5 minutes approach walk
- Briefing and start of the descent of the canyon for 1.5 to 2 hours
- 15-20 minutes return walk through the Martel trail tunnels
- Return to base by minibus (20-30 minutes journey)
- Debriefing and de-equipping (5 to 10 minutes), then end of the activity with cold drinks available at the base (not included in the price)
Activity requirements
Knowing how to swim (at least 25 metres) for this activity.
You must not have any medical contraindications to take part in this activity.
It is strongly recommended to not bring personal items such as: jewelry, watch, documents and glasses.
Special terms
Once you have done your activity, you can purchase the photos of the canyoning excursion from Action Aventure's partner: Verdon photo.
This activity is dependent on the weather and the EDF dam: if the instructor is unable to provide it, he will offer you another water activity as a replacement (rafting, canoe rafting or water trekking).
📍To get to the meeting point: park in the free Salle des Fêtes car park (public toilets available), then walk to the Action Aventure base 200 metres away - as you leave the car park, walk past the "Frédéric Mistral" campsite, then under the bridge to find the base on the left, opposite the "Les Lavandes" campsite.
- Equipment in line with European standards
- Life jacket + helmet
- Overall neoprene suit (5mm)
- Free shuttle bus
- GoPro or camera rental
- Shoes rental
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sport shoes that will get wet
