Aquatic Hiking in the Gorges du Verdon from Castellane

Spend half a day with your family discovering the Gorges du Verdon on an aquatic hike from Castellane!

Couloir Samson | Half-day

2 options available from €45

Book your activity

From€45
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 12 years-old and up

Practical information

Course of events

- Free parking at the village hall and welcome at the Action Aventure base

- Equipment (wetsuit, life jacket, helmet) in the changing room

- Departure by minibus for a 20-30 minutes journey to the canyon

- 5 minutes approach walk

- Briefing and start of the descent of the canyon for 1.5 to 2 hours

- 15-20 minutes return walk through the Martel trail tunnels

- Return to base by minibus (20-30 minutes journey)

- Debriefing and de-equipping (5 to 10 minutes), then end of the activity with cold drinks available at the base (not included in the price)

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim (at least 25 metres) for this activity.

You must not have any medical contraindications to take part in this activity.

It is strongly recommended to not bring personal items such as: jewelry, watch, documents and glasses.

Special terms

Once you have done your activity, you can purchase the photos of the canyoning excursion from Action Aventure's partner: Verdon photo.

This activity is dependent on the weather and the EDF dam: if the instructor is unable to provide it, he will offer you another water activity as a replacement (rafting, canoe rafting or water trekking).

📍To get to the meeting point:
Park in the free parking lot at the Castellane village hall.
Take your gear for the activity - it's just a 200-meter walk to your destination.
Leave the parking lot on the Boulevard Frédéric Mistral (D952) side and turn left
Walk past the entrance to the Frédéric Mistral campsite, then pass under a small bridge
Walk to N°83 route des Gorges du Verdon (D952) and you've arrived.
The ACTION AVENTURE base is on your left, opposite the “Les Lavandes” campsite.

Meeting point:
See details in the special terms: Base Action Aventure, on the left opposite the "Les Lavandes" campsite, Route des Gorges du Verdon, 04120 Castellane
Spoken languages:French, English
Included
  • Guide
  • Overall neoprene wetsuit (5mm)
  • Helmet
  • Life jacket
  • Free shuttle bus
Excluded
  • Photos
  • Canyoning shoes
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sport shoes that will get wet