Canyoning Discovery in the Somport Canyon at Urdos, Pyrenees

Ideal for a refreshing change from mountain hiking, canyoning is a whitewater activity not to be missed this summer in the Pyrenees. And to make the most of it without even needing any experience, the discovery course offered by the Somport Canyon in Urdos is perfect! Open to children from the age of 7, as long as they can swim, this canyon in the Vallée d'Aspe offers a gentle introduction to canyoning over all the basic obstacles, lasting 2.5 hours. You will be sure to have a great time with your friends and family, thanks in particular to the small group of 10 participants maximum, ensuring an intimate experience!

For this adventure, head for the cross-border ski resort of Candanchú-Le Somport, 1,600 metres above sea level in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. It takes just a short 20-minute approach walk to reach the starting point of the Somport Canyon, where jumps of up to 8 metres high (all optional), abseils of up to 7 metres high (which you can bypass by jumping), swimming and natural slides await you. You will be supervised throughout by your qualified instructor, who will ensure your safety and share with you his passion for canyoning in the Pyrenees.

Set in a superb natural setting in the heart of the Vallée d'Aspe, this discovery canyoning experience in the Somport Canyon offers a white-water adventure in Urdos, just a 1-hour drive from Oloron-Sainte-Marie. So don't miss out on the chance to vary your activities in the Pyrenees and get your fill of thrills!