Sporty Canyon of Purcaraccia in Bavella, Corsica

Corsica Canyon proposes you a canyoning excursion in the canyon of Purcaraccia, a must-do in the Aiguilles de Bavella in Corsica!

Book your activity

From€75
1 half day
Sporty
From 12 years-old and up

Practical information

Start: 750 m / Approach walk: 1.5 hour
Difference in altitude: 261 m
Length: 2,300 m / Descent: 3 hours
Waterfall: 40 m
Return walk: 45 minutes

Commitment: medium, jumps can be bypassed by swimming or walking (difficulty 3). The 2 abseils are mandatory.

Course of events

- Meeting with your guide at the Corsica Canyon base
- Loan of professional material and equipment
- Briefing of the activity
- Departure for the canyon of Purcaraccia and approach walk of 1.5 hour on a mountainous path (lots of stones, handrails)
- Safety briefing
- Descent of the canyon for about 3 hours
- Return walk of 30 to 45 minutes

Activity requirements

It is necessary to know how to swim to participate in this activity and to be in good physical condition.

Children taking part in this activity must enjoy and be used to walking.

Special terms

A secure and obligatory parking is available 200 meters after the canyon base. You will need to pay between 3 and 5€ in cash depending on the time you park (NO CB).

There is no locker at the canyon base: your car keys will be kept in a box.

If you wish, you can rent a pair of canyoning shoes (size 2 to 10.5) for your activity on site for a supplement of €10.

Meeting point:
At Corsica Canyon's base, Hameau de Argiavara, D268, 20240 Solaro
Spoken languages:French, English, Italian
Included
  • 5mm neoprene suit
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Waterproof bag
Excluded
  • Photos
  • Canyoning shoes (possibility to rent a pair on site)
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Trainers
  • Water
  • Snacks