Canyoning · Piana
How to choose
Both tours tackle the Zoicu Canyon at the same price (50 €) and the same duration (3h to 4h), so the decision comes down to operator style and logistics. A Girandulata di a Soccia meets at Lac Creno's car park and guides in French and English. Canyon Corse stages from the village cross at Soccia and adds Italian to the language mix, a real advantage for Italian-speaking groups. Physical level is identical across both: occasionally sporty, meaning you'll handle some jumps and rappels without needing prior canyoning experience. Pick Canyon Corse for multilingual flexibility. Choose A Girandulata di a Soccia if you want the Lac Creno meeting point as your starting landmark.
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Best for multilingual groups
Zoicu Canyon at Soccia, near Cargèse
Canyon Corse covers English, French and Italian, making it the go-to for mixed-nationality groups tackling the Zoicu Canyon.
Best initiation to canyoning
Descent of the Zoicu Canyon in Soccia
A Girandulata di a Soccia meets directly at Lac Creno and guides at an occasionally sporty level, ideal for first-timers at 50 €.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most intense moment in the Zoicu Canyon?
Do you need to be afraid of heights to enjoy this?
How cold is the water in the Zoicu Canyon?
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Are both tours rated the same by participants?
Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
42.1639°N, 8.7569°EEquipment
Both operators provide wetsuits and helmets for the 3h to 4h descent. Bring water shoes or tight-fitting trainers with grip, and a change of dry clothes for after the canyon.
Getting there
Both tours are based in Soccia, accessible by car from Ajaccio (roughly 1.5 hours northeast via the D1 and D23 mountain roads). A Girandulata di a Soccia meets at the Lac Creno car park, while Canyon Corse meets at the village cross car park.
See also
Canyoning elsewhere
Other activities in Piana
Updated on 3 March 2026