Activity Snapshot
Activity description
Discover the Verdon gorges by packraft along the Blanc Martel trail with Secret River instructors!
Carved out by the Verdon river over thousands of years, the Verdon gorges are a majestic natural site and a biodiversity hotspot offering breathtaking scenery. Reaching a depth of 700 metres, the Gorges du Verdon are the largest canyon in Europe. From the Sentier Blanc-Martel, take a packraft down the rapids in the Verdon gorges and admire the impressive limestone cliffs and turquoise waters all around you!
After an approach walk to reach the canyon and a briefing from your state-certified canoeing instructor on equipment and safety rules, discover a green and refreshing setting and get your fill of thrills! A very light inflatable kayak, the packraft can be easily transported, making it ideal for exploring and discovering the Verdon gorges that await you. With family or friends, enjoy a full day's activity combining hiking and packraft sailing in the Verdon gorges!
Don't wait any longer and come and enjoy a unique experience as you explore the Verdon gorges in a packraft along the Blanc Martel trail!
- Meeting point at the Chalet de la Maline - D23, 04120 La Palud-sur-Verdon.
- Welcome by the instructor and briefing on the activity, the equipment and the safety rules.
- Drive in the Secret River vehicle to the Samson Couloir.
- Approach walk on the Sentier Blanc-Martel.
- Briefing on equipment and safety rules.
- Boarding of the packraft and descent of the rapids of the Gorges du Verdon.
- Lunch break on a deserted beach.
- Descent of the rapids of the Verdon gorges.
- Walk back to the meeting point.
It is necessary to know how to swim and to know the basics of kayaking to participate in this activity.
A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity.
Special terms
The activity is dependent on the release of water from the EDF dam: if the activity cannot take place, another date or a refund will be offered.
- Neoprene suit
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Transport shuttle
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Closed sports shoes
- Headlamp
- Waterproof camera