Aquatic hike in the Gorges du Verdon from Castellane

Take your first steps in canyoning in the Gorges du Verdon with the whole family on an aquatic tour of the Samson or Tusset Corridors!

Aquatic Hike in the Tusset Course | From 7 years old

2 options available from €50

Book your activity

From€50
1 half day
Occasionally sporty
From 7 years-old and up

Practical information

Jumps all bypassable: maximum height 6 metres

The Tusset offers more jumps than the Couloir Samson, but less swimming parts

Course of events

- Meeting with the team at the Buena Vista Rafting base in Castellane (private car park on site)

- Equipment (wetsuit, etc.) in the changing rooms at the base, which also has toilets and showers

- Shuttle bus to Point Sublime in Rougon (approx. 25 minutes)

- 15-minute approach walk

- Briefing on the course of the aquatic hike and safety instructions

- Departure for a 1.5-hours aquatic hike in the Gorges du Verdon, in the heart of the Tusset course, with swimming, floating and optional jumps up to 6-metre high

- Leave the water at the end of the course at the Samson lookout, then take the 10-minute walk back to the shuttle

- Return to the base by shuttle bus (approx. 25-minute drive), de-equipping with the option of using the on-site showers, then end of the activity

Activity requirements

Minimum height: 125 cm

All participants must know how to swim and put their head underwater to take part in this activity.

All children under 14 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Written parental authorisation is required for minors from 14 years old to participate in this activity without an accompanying adult.

Special terms

This activity is not accessible to pregnant people and disabled people.

Meeting point:
Buena Vista Rafting, 241 route de la zone artisanale, 04120 Castellane
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Instructor
  • Neoprene wetsuit
  • Helmet
  • Life jacket
  • Transport by minibus from the base to the canyon and back
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sports shoes (no smooth soles)
  • Bottle of water
  • Snack