From Toulon, head for the Gorges du Loup in the Alpes-Maritimes, about 1h45 away by road. Slides, jumps and abseils led by a state-qualified guide. Half-day from €55, from age 8. 1,291+ 5-star reviews.
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From Toulon and its harbour, the Alpes-Maritimes open the doors to canyoning: the Gorges du Loup, the Gours du Ray, the Courmes waterfalls — water routes for every level.
Between limestone walls and crystal-clear water, these canyons offer slides, jumps and abseils, from family routes for ages 8 and up to more committing descents in the Préalpes d'Azur.
With Ailéments, a family-run business since 2013, you go down supervised by State-registered guides who know every canyon in the region.
Each trip is all-inclusive: 5 mm wetsuit, helmet, harness and guiding. Half day at €55 (from age 8), full day at €80 (from age 16). All our prices, including groups and private trips: see our canyoning prices page.
Canyoning is the perfect blend of sport, nature, and thrills: you walk, swim, jump, and abseil, all within gorges you’d never suspect were there from the road. No prior experience is needed – just the desire to cool off and play in the water, guided by a professional.
This guide : the spots accessible from Toulon, the packages, the déroulement of an outing, our local expertise.
Three levels of route in the Préalpes d'Azur, from family slides to big sporting descents — the Gorges du Loup about 1h45 from Toulon.
Our signature canyon, perfect for a First family experience. Natural water slides, optional little jumps and swimming in crystal-clear pools.
All levels, from 8 years old. The most spectacular setting in the region for beginners.
The classic route in the Alpes-Maritimes, near Gourdon. Waterfalls, abseils up to 6 m and optional jumps in unspoilt surroundings.
A complete outing to experience all the sensations of canyoning, with no technical prerequisites.
To go further: the Courmes waterfalls and their 60-metre abseil, the Riolan and its two amphitheatres, or the Clue d'Aiglun.
Linked rappels, technical passages and awe-inspiring scenery for thrill-seekers.
From Toulon, allow about 1h45 to the Gorges du Loup, the great classic of the Alpes-Maritimes. The canyon is confirmed by text message the day before, depending on the water flow.
These canyons are also within reach from the rest of the Var: people come from Fréjus, Saint-Tropez or Hyères. The outing is easily extended with a stop in the hilltop villages of the Loup valley. They are just as easy to reach from Saint-Raphaël, next door to Fréjus.
The season runs from April to October, with water being the most pleasant in the height of summer. Fancy a change? The paragliding + canyoning combo Combine a flight and descent in the same day.
It’s the water that makes all the difference: turquoise, crystal-clear and sometimes cool, it transforms every pool into a natural swimming pool and every slide into a life-size water slide. Between tackling the technical sections, you can take the time to swim, admire the rock sculpted by the floods and enjoy the silence that only the gorges can offer. A timeless escape, just a few kilometres from the hustle and bustle of the coast.
One question comes up often: when is the water at its most pleasant? In high summer (July-August) it warms up and the flow settles, the ideal time for families; in spring and early autumn, the 5 mm wetsuit makes all the difference and lets you enjoy quieter gorges, away from the summer crowds. Either way, the guide confirms the trip the day before, based on flow readings and the weather.
Slides, jumps into the pools and abseils under the waterfalls: a preview of what awaits you, led by a state-qualified guide. Video of your outing as an option (€30), sent to your phone.
From the very first pool, it's a total immersion: the turquoise water, the coolness of the neoprene, the echo of the limestone walls. Your guide goes first over each obstacle to show you the technique, then accompanies you step-by-step — jumps always remain optional, the pace adapts to the group. The photos taken during the descent are the best way to relive the adventure and share it with your loved ones.
From family introductions to sports days, a package for every desire. All-inclusive prices: equipment, state-certified guide, and insurance.
In detail: the discovery half-day (€55), our most popular option, lasts 2 hrs 30 mins on site and suits beginners and families alike, from age 8 — slides, optional jumps and swimming in the pools. The sporty full day (€80) opens up more committing routes from age 16, with impressive abseils and total immersion. Finally, the paragliding + canyoning combo (€190 per person) brings together a flight in the morning and a descent in the afternoon.
Each price includes all technical equipment (5 mm neoprene wetsuit, helmet, harness, descender), supervision by a state-certified guide, and insurance. You only pay on-site, after your session: no upfront payment, and free rescheduling if the weather or water levels are not suitable. Groups, birthdays, and hen/stag parties benefit from dedicated slots and tailored prices.
A simple and reassuring route, supervised from A to Z by your state-certified guide. The canyon is confirmed by SMS the day before, depending on the weather and water flow.
Check-in at the car park confirmed by SMS, then donning the 5mm wetsuit, helmet, and harness – everything is provided.
Jumping position, using the descender, communication signals. No jargon, just practical advice.
20 minutes at most on half-day canyons, to reach the start, time to warm up and admire the Pre-Alps.
Toboggans, optional jumps and abseils to the rhythm of the band, then back to the car park and debriefing.
First slide, first thrills: your guide goes first to show you the technique, then stays with you at every obstacle. Jumps are always optional — you can go round if you prefer — and the pace adapts to the group. No experience is needed: you just need to be able to swim and be comfortable in the water. Afterwards, you get changed and share your impressions; the video of the outing, available as an option (€30), is sent to your phone.
As for what to bring, it’s nothing complicated: just make sure you have a swimsuit to wear under your wetsuit, an old pair of closed-toe trainers that won’t mind getting soaked, a towel, and some dry clothes for the journey home. There’s no need to bring any specialist kit – we provide everything. Just remember to let the guide know about any specific concerns (fear of water, health issues): the trip is always tailored to the group, never the other way round.
Not a tourist factory: Ailéments is a family-run outfit that has been guiding descents of the Préalpes d'Azur canyons since 2013. State-qualified guides, a personal welcome and time to talk things over on every outing.
Canyon equipment checked and renewed each season (wetsuits, harnesses, helmets, ropes, all up to standard). +1291 reviews 5/5. Another date free of charge if the weather is not right, payment on site after the activity, nothing to pay in advance.
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There is no canyoning gift voucher: the trip is booked directly. To give an adventure, think of a tandem paragliding flight: our gift vouchers (Child, Ascending or Prestige flight) are valid for 1 year, with no extension, can be personalised and are sent by email. Ideal for a birthday, a party or a hen or stag do.
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Prices, age, swimming level, safety, equipment, season, duration, access, combo.
Visit 55 € per person for a discovery half-day (2 hrs 30 mins, equipment included), from 8 years old. The sports day is at 80 € (16 years and over). The combo is at 190 €.
From age 8 on beginner routes such as the Gours du Ray or the Gorges du Loup. Full-day routes are open from age 16. You must be able to swim.
Yes, knowing how to swim is mandatory, with no certificate required, and you need to be truly at ease putting your head underwater. Several basins are crossed by swimming. Without this aquatic ease, the activity is not for you.
It is an outdoor sport, with real risks: a state-qualified guide limits them without removing them. The water flow and weather are checked before each departure, the anchors are inspected, and the equipment is regularly checked.
The technical equipment is provided 5mm neoprene suit, helmet, harness, lanyard, descender, canyoning bag. For your part: swimsuit under the suit, old closed-toe trainers (which will get wet), towel and dry clothes for the return.
From Closed sports shoes (running or light hiking) that you don't mind getting wet. No sandals or flip-flops: the rock is sometimes slippery, a grippy sole is essential. They will remain submerged for the entire descent.
The April to October. July-August offer the best conditions: warmer water, moderate flow, long days.
On site, allow about 2 hrs 30 mins for the half-day and 4 hours for the full day, plus the drive (about 1h45 from Toulon to the Gorges du Loup). A picnic is recommended for the full day.
The Gorges du Loup, in the Alpes-Maritimes, are about 1h45 from Toulon. GPS coordinates sent by text message the day before.
Yes. The paragliding + canyoning combo (€190) combines a flight and a descent. Make the most of it to explore the hilltop villages of the Loup valley, such as Gourdon.
4 key points for your descent.
The great classic of the Gorges du Loup and the Gours du Ray. Beginner routes from age 8.
Half day €55 (from age 8), full day €80 (from age 16), combo €190 per person, all inclusive.
State-qualified guide, weather and flow checked. SMS confirmation the day before, free postponement, payment on site.
State-qualified guides, 1,291+ 5-star reviews. Combo possible with paragliding in Toulon.
1,291+ 5-star reviews
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