France · CANYONING & RAFTING TRIPS
The good canyoning & rafting trips fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: which to book early, what each includes and how they differ once you are there.
Canyoning in Provence near Nice, learn rappelling and enjoy natural slides and optional jumps in the Gorges du Loup.
“Canyoning with our guide Murray was great! It was a beautiful route, and Murray knew exactly where we could jump and dive to keep us safe. :) There were also some nice natural waterslides. Would definitely recommend!”
Canyoning Angon near Annecy for 2h30 in small groups, neoprene included, rappels and slides, optional jumps with certified guide.
“Gide très professionnel, l'équipement aussi. La prise en charge sur place et très rapide et les instructions sont claires pour pas avoir d'accident. Possibilité de sauter, de glisser et faire de la descente en rappel sur des parois de 18 m en toute sérénité et sécurité. Il faudrait peut être précisé qu'on ne peut pas trop ce changer sur place sur le lieu de rencontre et préconiser de venir déjà équipé de sont maillots de bain. Pour le parking c'est payant. Le mentionner pour les personnes en voiture c'est la moindre. Quant à la randonnée de 20-30 min pour arriver au lieu de canyoning depuis le parking ces primordial d'avoir…”
Guided canyoning in Angon Canyon above Lake Annecy with a 35-meter waterfall rappel, natural slides, and a pro guide. $64.
“Really enjoyed it. Well managed and safe. CeCe was a good instructor and leader. Thank you”
Guided canyoning descent in Galamus Gorge with toboggans, turquoise pools, and optional jumps, in a small group from Perpignan.
“Étant novice, la descente en canyoning des gorges de Galamus était parfaite pour une première. Le moniteur était super à l'écoute, très agréable. Nous avons passé un super moment. Nous recommandons.”
Canyoning in Corsica’s Verghellu Canyon with jumps, slides, zip line, caves and a waterfall descent, led in English or French.
“Activité au top ! Super accompagnement et explication, expérience mémorable et bien adaptée. Un minimum de condition physique est nécessaire. Dommage en revanche que l'on ne puisse pas faire de photos souvenirs avant, pendant ou après, des photos en immersion pendant l'activité serait un véritable plus pour garder un souvenir.”
Sports canyoning in the Ecouges near Grenoble: wetsuits, a full briefing, and a 4-hour mix of abseils, jumps, and slides in English.
“Awesome time with our guide Marvin. Definitely not for the fainted heart, as some drops are quite high, but my son Ben (11), went from very scared, to this being the highlight of his trip to France.”
Beginner canyoning in Corsica near Propriano, with waterfall descents, caves, and a zipline ropeway, led by friendly English-French guides.
“Superbe activité, guide au top !! Magnifique paysage ! Sensation garantie Nous recommandons cette activité canyoning ☺️”
Montmin canyoning near Annecy: jumps, slides, rope abseils and tuffe waterfalls in a small English group, with wetsuit gear included.
“Went with my dad and two sisters for our first canyoning experience! We were a little nervous at first but ended up having an awesome time. Alex was a great guide who clearly knew what he was doing and made us feel safe the whole time. It was just the right amount of challenge and I would definitely recommend it to others who enjoy outdoor activities but may not have tried canyoning yet.”
Whitewater rafting on the Giffre River in Samoëns, class 3 rapids, small groups, English-French guides, and optional jumps.
“A great activity for the whole family. Our guides adapted the trip to our needs and the river conditions; a great day out.”
Canyoning discovery in the Vercors near Grenoble, with warm neoprene gear, waterfalls, slides, zip lines, and optional jumps for ages 8+
“Fantastische Canyoning Tour gehad. Duidelijke uitleg, en erg enthousiaste en bekwaam gids. Net materiaal om gebruik van te maken. ook duidelijke informatie over waar en hoe te verzamelen.”
3-hour canyoning discovery in Ternèze near Chambéry and Aix-les-Bains. Jumps and slides, English guide, mobile ticket.
“Very good experience! Our guide Pierre made us live a sensational adventure! We highly recommend for a first canyoning experience.Auto-translated”
Family rafting in France’s Gorges du Verdon near Castellane, with full gear, safety-first guiding, and a 3-hour adventure for ages 6+.
“Die gute Organisation und unser Tourguide Walter, der auf unsere Sicherheit in Vordergrund stellt und uns eingewiesen hat. Es war alles dabei, schwimmen und springen in den Verdon. Wir sind begeistert und wiederholen es”
Ride the full Haute-Isère descent with English support, about 2 hours on water, from Macôt La Plagne, easy check-in, friendly guides.
“Très beau parcours de rafting, encadré par une équipe très conviviale.”
Canyoning in the Furon Canyon near Grenoble with safety gear, photos, and basins, a mini-tobbogan, plus jump and slide.
“The meeting address we were given was incorrect on Viator. Please update. We were late! We held up another family and the guides. The guides were great and professional. None of my party had done anything like this before and we spent an enjoyable afternoon. Please note you need to be water confident to do this.”
Half-day canyoning in Ardèche at Haute Besorgues with wetsuit gear, optional up to 10 m jumps, an 8 m slide, and expert English guides.
“Cadre et saut super, le moniteur Claude génial ! Il gère aussi bien les personnes moins à l'aise qu'il laisse plus de confiance au reste”
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