Vauchelet canyon in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe

Take a half-day trip down the Vauchelet canyon in Basse-Terre and discover one of the best canyoning spots in Guadeloupe!

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From€70
5 hrs
Sporty
From 16 years-old and up

Practical information

A 5 hours canyoning trip in the Vauchelet canyon, south of Basse-Terre, with 6 abseils (the highest being 20 meters high), 2 jumps and a superb natural slide that can be done several times or avoided.

Approach walk: 30 minutes

Time to descend the canyon: 3.5 hours

Return walk: 15 minutes

Course of events

- Welcome at the Vert Intense office with a small coffee

- Distribution of the canyoning equipment: wetsuits, helmets, harnesses, shoes, waterproof backpacks, etc. (in general, the equipment is done at the same time)

- Departure by car to get closer to the canyon, then start the approach walk: about 30 minutes to reach the starting point of the canyon
- Equipment fitting, briefing and launch for about 3.5 hours

- A first jump, then a first abseil a few minutes after the start of the descent, easy to get into the swing of things with the help of the guide, then a sequence of 5 abseils, 2 jumps, then a slide (the obstacles can always be bypassed)

- End of the canyon, then walk back to the vehicle where you will unpack

Activity requirements

Minimum age is 16 years old, but from 14 years old, if you have experience in climbing and if you are sportive, you can do the activity.

A minimum number of 6 participants is required for this activity to take place.

Special terms

The canyon of Vauchelet is very steep-sided: in case of bad weather, Vert Intense may at the last minute for security reasons change the river for the canyon of Ravine Chaude.

This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.

Meeting point:
373-195 Rte de la Soufrière, Basse-Terre 97120, Guadeloupe
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • All the canyoning equipment
  • Waterproof backpack
  • Transport
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Socks
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack