Canyoning · Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
How to choose
All 4 tours in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert run 3h to 3.5h and cost between 45 € and 53 €, so price alone won't make your decision. The real split is intensity. Three tours tackle the Canyon du Diable at the same price point (45 €): one is open to everyone with zero fitness requirements, one is flagged "occasionally sporty," and one is labeled "sporty" outright. The fourth option, at 53 €, covers the lower section of the Hérault Gorges over 3.5h and suits participants who want a longer exposure to the canyon at a moderate effort level. If you're bringing a mixed group or first-timers, go with the "Everybody welcome" entry. If your group is fit and wants the full challenge of the Diable descent, pick the "sporty" tour with Escal'OSud. Need guides who speak English or Spanish? That narrows it to two operators immediately.
4 offers available
Our picks
Best value for first-timers
Canyon du Diable in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert near Montpellier
At 45 €, Goût d'Aventure's tour is the only one rated "Everybody welcome," making it the lowest-risk entry into the Diable canyon over 3h.
Most intense rush
Descent of the Diable canyon in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, near Montpellier
Escal'OSud is the only operator to rate their 3h descent "sporty," and they guide in both French and English for a 45 € flat fee.
Longest canyon exposure
Descent of the Lower Part of the Diable Canyon in the Hérault Gorges near Montpellier
Office des moniteurs du Languedoc runs the lower Hérault Gorges section over 3.5h at 53 €, giving you the most time in the canyon of any tour on the list.
Best for international groups
Descent of the Lower Part of the Diable Canyon in the Hérault Gorges near Montpellier
Three spoken languages (French, English and Spanish) in a single 3.5h session makes Office des moniteurs du Languedoc the clear pick for mixed-nationality groups.
Frequently asked questions
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Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
43.7190°N, 3.5473°EEquipment
Wear a swimsuit under the wetsuit provided by your operator and bring water shoes or old trainers with grip. For the 3h to 3.5h sessions rated "occasionally sporty" or higher, a secure pair of neoprene socks under your shoes will protect your feet on the rocky Hérault riverbed.
Getting there
Most meeting points are at the Pont du Diable area between Aniane and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert: drive the D4 from Montpellier (roughly 40 km) or take bus line 668 from Montpellier directly to the Grotte de Clamouse stop.
See also
Canyoning elsewhere
Other activities in Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert
Updated on 3 March 2026