Aquatic hike in the Gorges du Verdon from Castellane

Take your first steps in canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon with the whole family on an aquatic tour of the Samson or Tusset Corridors!

Aquatic Hike in the Samson Corridor | From 10 years old

2 options available from €50

Book your activity

From€50
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 10 years-old and up

Practical information

Jumps all bypassable: maximum height 6 metres

Course of events

- Meeting with the team at the Buena Vista Rafting base in Castellane (private car park on site)

- Equipment (wetsuit, etc.) in the changing rooms at the base, which also has toilets and showers

- Shuttle bus to Point Sublime in Rougon (approx. 25 minutes)

- 5-minute approach walk along the Blanc Martel trail

- Briefing on the course of the aquatic hike and safety instructions

- Departure for a 1.5-hours aquatic hike in the Gorges du Verdon, in the heart of the Samson Corridor, with swimming, floating and optional jumps up to 6-metre high

- Leave the water at the end of the tour before the Trescaire towers, then walk back to the shuttle bus for 20 minutes on the Blanc Martel trail

- Return to the base by shuttle bus (approx. 25-minute drive), de-equipping with the option of using the on-site showers, then end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minimum height: 130 cm

All participants must know how to swim and put their head underwater to take part in this activity.

Written parental authorisation is required for minors to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people and disabled people.

Meeting point:
Buena Vista Rafting, 241 route de la zone artisanale, 04120 Castellane
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Instructor
  • Neoprene wetsuit
  • Helmet
  • Life jacket
  • Transport by minibus from the base to the canyon and back
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sports shoes (no smooth soles)
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack