Canyoning · Verdon Gorge
How to choose
11 canyoning tours in the Verdon Gorge run from 45 € to 80 €, with durations ranging from 1.5h to a full day. Three intensity tiers cover the full spectrum. Beginners and families: opt for the "Everybody welcome" tours (50,60 €, 1.5h), ideal for first-timers and kids on gentle sections of the gorge. Intermediate adventurers: the "Occasionally sporty" half-day to full-day aquatic hikes (45,60 €) hit the sweet spot between immersion and effort on the Verdon river canyon. Serious athletes: the "Sporty" canyons (60,80 €, 3,5h) tackle technical descents like the Clue de Saint-Auban and Clue du Riolan, with rappels and sustained physical commitment. Your single deciding factor: match your physical level first, then filter by duration.
11 offers available
Our picks
Best value
Aquatic Hiking in the Gorges du Verdon from Castellane
At 45 €, Action Aventure Verdon's aquatic hiking tour is the lowest entry price on the lineup, with flexible half-day to full-day duration to suit your schedule.
Most intense
Canyon of Clue du Riolan near Nice
Couleur Canyon's 5h descent of the Clue du Riolan is the longest and priciest sporty-level tour at 80 €, with a full day of technical canyon work near Aiglun.
Perfect family initiation
Aquatic hike in the Gorges du Verdon near Castellane
Jérôme Meyer's kids' canyoning in the Rayaup Ravine runs just 1.5h, is rated "Everybody welcome" and is guided in 5 languages, including Dutch and German.
Best rush-per-euro ratio
Whitewater swimming excursion in the Verdon
The Gours du Ray canyon with Jérôme Meyer delivers a 3h sporty descent for 60 €, the highest physical intensity before the 65,80 € premium bracket.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment in a Verdon canyoning session?
Do I need to be afraid of heights to canyon in the Verdon?
Which tour offers the highest intensity for the price?
Can kids do canyoning in the Verdon?
What is the season for canyoning in the Verdon Gorge?
How far in advance should I book?
Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
43.8493°N, 6.5310°EEquipment
Operators provide wetsuits, helmets and harnesses for all tours. Bring water shoes with grip (not flip-flops), a swimsuit, and a change of dry clothes for after. On full-day sporty sessions like the Clue du Riolan, pack a water bottle and a snack.
Getting there
Most meeting points cluster around Castellane (the main hub), Rougon and Saint-Auban: drive via the D952 Route des Gorges du Verdon, check the exact parking instructions provided by your operator at booking since several spots are roadside pull-offs with no signage.
See also
Canyoning elsewhere
Other activities in Verdon Gorge
Updated on 3 March 2026