Sporty Canyoning in the Taurinya or the Cady Gorges, Pyrénées-Orientales

Organized by
full day
Very sporty
From 16 years-old and up
From€107

Are you a canyoning enthusiast and a great sportsman? Then take up the challenge of a day's canyoning in the Cady or Taurinya Gorges in the Pyrénées-Orientales!

In the heart of the Canigou massif lie 2 sublime canyoning routes close to Prades: the Taurinya Canyon and the Cady Canyon. Difficult and technical, these are wild descents reserved for those of you who have already tried canyoning. The obstacles are impressive and the pace is fast, with 7 to 8 hours to be spent in the canyons themselves, and even more if you count the approach and return walks!

Depending on the weather conditions, you will head off either for the Taurinya Canyon (recommended in July) or for the Gorges du Cady Canyon (recommended in August), with a state-qualified instructor to supervise you and ensure your safety. The Taurinya Canyon offers an aerial route in a very wild setting, with beautiful abseiling descents under waterfalls ranging from 6 to 45 metres while the Cady Canyon is more aquatic and demanding, with long natural slides of up to 20 metres and jumps (optional) up to 12 metres high. But no matter which of the 2 you will have the pleasure of discovering, you will be in for an intense day full of thrills!

So if you feel up to the challenge, book your day of canyoning in the Canigou massif now and venture into either the Cady or Taurinya canyons!

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From€107

Practical information

Descent of sporty canyon for 7 to 8 hours (allow around 10 to 11 hours of activity in total) including:

  • for the Taurinya Canyon - jumps up to 5 metres, natural slides from 3 to 12 metres, abseiling down waterfalls from 6 to 45 metres, hiking and white-water swimming;
  • for the Cady Canyon - natural slides up to 20 metres long including the ‘duck's beak’ and the ‘toboggan of death’, jumps (optional) up to 12 metres, abseiling down waterfalls up to 15 metres high, hiking and white-water swimming.
Course of events

- Meeting with the instructor at the Accrobranche & Canyoning Extérieur Nature Park in Marquixanes

- Handing over of canyoning equipment (neoprene wetsuit, helmet, harness, etc.)

- Departure by carpool or van for the canyon (20 to 30-minute drive)

- Approach walk: 1 hour to Cady, 1.5 hours to Taurinya

- Briefing on the descent and safety instructions, then equipment (approx. 30 minutes)

- Departure for the 7 to 8-hour descent of the canyon, including a picnic break halfway down

- Return walk: 1.5 hours to Cady, 40 minutes to Taurinya

- De-equipping and debriefing (approx. 15 minutes)

- Return to the park (20 to 30-minute drive) and end of the activity

Activity requirements

A first experience of canyoning is required to take part in this activity.

All participants must know how to swim at least 25 metres, be able to immerse themselves and be used to intense and prolonged sporting activities to take part in this activity.

You must be in very good physical condition to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Once your booking has been confirmed, please contact the instructor to confirm the meeting time and point.

If you wish, the instructor can provide you with canyoning shoes and/or neoprene socks if you need them on site.

You will be able to retrieve the photos of your activity on a USB key (not supplied, you must bring your own).

Meeting point:
Accrobranche & Canyoning - Extérieur Nature - Base Eaux Vives, Rte d'Eus, 66320 Marquixanes
Spoken languages:English, French, Spanish
Included
  • Instructor
  • Neoprene wetsuit
  • Helmet
  • Harness
  • Waterproof bag
  • Photos
Excluded
  • Canyoning shoes (on request)
  • Neoprene socks (on request)
Do not forget to bring
  • Sports shoes / Sneakers (no smooth soles)
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Bottle of water
  • Picnic lunch
  • USB key to recover your photos

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