Canyoning in the Gorges du Loup: the most accessible canyon in the Alpes-Maritimes
A natural water park in the heart of the gorges! Natural slides, fun jumps and abseils in a family-friendly canyon less than 1 hour from Nice. Every obstacle is optional: everyone chooses their own level of thrills. Suitable from age 8.
€55 per person (€50 from 5 people), 2 hrs 30 on site, equipment provided, from 1 April to 31 October. The only requirement: being able to swim.
Set in the Préalpes d'Azur Regional Nature Park, the Gorges du Loup canyon winds between limestone cliffs near Gourdon and Grasse. The Loup river then flows into the Mediterranean at Villeneuve-Loubet. The canyon is about 45 minutes from Antibes.
Two canyons share the gorges: the Gorges du Loup, in the lower part, and the Gours du Ray, upstream, beyond the village of Gréolières. Both are designed for families, from age 8, and also suit intermediate sporty participants; allow 2 hrs 30 on site for either.
Our school has been based in Gréolières, upstream of the gorges, since 2013. We run the canyon from 1 April to 31 October; the best time, according to Pierrot, is June to September.
In brief
The Loup canyon at a glance: price, duration, age, jumps
The answers to the questions we are asked before every booking, for a half-day of canyoning in the Gorges du Loup.
Canyoning in the Gorges du Loup at a glance
Key point
Canyon du Loup
Price
€55 per person, €50 from 5 people
Duration
2 hrs 30 on site, approach walk and return included
Age
From age 8 able to swim
Season
April to October best time June to September
Jumps
Up to 10 m all optional
Abseils
Up to 6 m can be bypassed if you feel dizzy
Group
8 at most per instructor; under 5, we place you on a trip already planned
Meeting point
D6 in the gorges, after the tunnel; GPS point sent the day before
Equipment
Provided 5 mm wetsuit, neoprene socks, helmet, harness
Video
€30 optional, sent to your phone
Our options
Our canyoning packages at the Gorges du Loup
Half-day canyoning
2 hrs 30 on site · From age 8 · Beginner to intermediate
A first introduction to canyoning. Slides, (optional) jumps and swimming in turquoise pools. Designed for a first experience with family or friends.
4 hrs on site · From age 16 · Intermediate to sporty
A full day immersed on a sporty canyon, decided when you book. Impressive abseils, technical passages and grand scenery. For adventurers looking for strong sensations.
The full day takes place on our more committing canyons (Cascades de Courmes, Riolan, Clue d'Aiglun, Saint-Auban), shown below, from age 16 and up to 70 for the sporty routes. The video option costs €30 per person.
Course features
The route in detail
The Gorges du Loup offer a fun, watery route, often compared to a natural water park. The canyon alternates between playful passages and more technical sections for those who want them. For more vertical abseils in spring, try the Imberguet, a canyon in the Vésubie.
Slides, jumps and abseils
Natural slides: plenty, of all sizes
Jumps: up to 10 metres (all optional)
Abseils: up to 6 metres (can be bypassed if you feel dizzy)
Swimming sections: in crystal-clear pools
Technical finale: a more committing section for thrill-seekers
Duration: 2 hrs 30 on site
Approach walk: 15 min
Canyon descent: the heart of the trip, adapted to the group
Return: 20 min
Good to know: every obstacle is optional! Abseils and big jumps can be bypassed if you are not comfortable.
Fancy combining air and water? Discover our paragliding + canyoning combo: flight in the morning, canyon in the afternoon. Looking for a more committing route? The Bès-Courmes canyon and its 60 m abseil are close by. Want to give a paragliding flight as a gift? Discover our gift vouchers.
On video
Canyoning in the Gorges du Loup on video
A glimpse filmed by our team in the Gorges du Loup: slides, jumps into the pools and good spirits. Every jump stays optional: you decide, obstacle by obstacle.
To keep a souvenir of your descent, the video option costs €30 per person; it is sent to your phone after the activity.
How it works
How does an outing to the Gorges du Loup work?
Meeting point: we meet in the gorges, after the D6 tunnel; the exact GPS point is sent to you the day before. Bring a swimsuit, a towel, closed shoes that can get wet and a change of clothes.
Equipment: your instructor kits you out: 5 mm wetsuit, neoprene socks, helmet and harness. Safety briefing and explanation of the techniques.
Approach walk: a 15-minute walk down to the start of the canyon, with a superb view over the gorges.
The descent: the heart of your water adventure! Slides, jumps into the pools and swimming sections follow one another. Every obstacle is optional: you set your own adrenaline level.
Return: 20 minutes' walk back up to the car park. Debriefing and memories!
Who is it for?
On your own, with family or as a group: how trips are formed
To open a trip on the date of your choice, you need at least 5 people; from 15 July to 31 August, 4 is enough, provided a 5th person signs up. Under 5, we place you on a trip already planned to complete the group: so you can come as two or three.
One instructor leads 8 people at most. With children, see our family canyoning page. For groups, the time slot is private, and the price drops to €50 per person from 5 participants.
Group and event options
Hen and stag parties: group rate from 5 people!
Families: children's flights in the morning, adults in the afternoon
Companies: tailor-made team building
Want to give this experience as a gift? There is no canyoning gift voucher: our gift vouchers are for tandem paragliding flights only. The voucher is sent by email and is valid for 1 year, with no extension. For a canyoning trip, book your date directly; all our prices are online.
We meet in the gorges: car park at the exit of the large lit tunnel on the D6, towards Gréolières, about 2 km into the gorges. The exact GPS point is sent to you the day before.
Allow about 45 minutes from Nice or Antibes, 40 minutes from Cannes, 20 minutes from Grasse and about 1 hr 15 from Monaco.
Without a car, you will need a ride-hailing car: we have no shuttle from the coast. The Gours du Ray is run further upstream: its meeting point is beyond the village of Gréolières, on the road to Andon.
Free postponement if weather conditions are unfavourable
Good to know · What if the weather does not allow the trip?
The day before, we confirm your trip by text or by phone, depending on the weather and the water flow. If conditions are not right, the trip is rescheduled free of charge: we offer you another date.
All day long
Spending the day in the Loup valley
Paragliding in the morning, canyon in the afternoon
In the morning, a tandem paragliding flight from Gréolières, above the gorges you will go down in the afternoon: the combo costs €190 per person, flight and canyon included.
Pierrot sees it every season: people who come to the Loup valley often stay all day. Swimming and walks in the gorges, the hilltop village of Gourdon, hikes on the Cheiron, the Monts d'Azur reserve: our ideas are gathered in the guide what to do in the Gorges du Loup.
Our canyons
Our canyoning spots in the Alpes-Maritimes
The hinterland of Nice holds some of the finest canyons in France. Less than an hour from Nice, these gorges offer a vast playground. Depending on your level and what you want, we guide you to the right canyon.
The Gours du Ray shares the family spirit of the Gorges du Loup. Already done some canyoning and looking for something more committing? The other four are run as a full day: the 60-metre abseil down the Courmes waterfall, from age 16, the two cirques of the Riolan, then the Clue d'Aiglun and Saint-Auban for sporty canyoners aged 16 to 70.
Gours du Ray
All levels · From age 8 · Turquoise natural pools
Our signature canyon! Its crystal-clear pools and playful slides are a gentle way to discover canyoning. Jumps up to 10 m available (always optional).
Intermediate · From age 16 · 60 m waterfall abseil
A complete adventure, as a full day. The highlight: a breathtaking 60-metre abseil down a waterfall. A beautiful canyon that blends technique and contemplation.
One of the most beautiful canyons in the Alpes-Maritimes. Its two cirques offer a grandiose setting, with crystal-clear pools and abseils in an unspoilt environment.
For lovers of a challenge. A technical canyon with committed passages and impressive jumps. A good level of fitness is required to fully enjoy the adventure.
Access, who it is for, route, prices, groups, jumps, equipment, season.
Where is the Loup canyon and how do you get there?
The Loup canyon is in the Gorges du Loup, near Gourdon and Grasse (Alpes-Maritimes). Allow about 45 min from Nice or Antibes, 40 min from Cannes and 20 min from Grasse. The exact meeting point, in the gorges after the D6 tunnel, is sent to you the day before (GPS point).
Who is the Loup canyon for?
It is a canyon made for beginners! Suitable from age 8, it suits families, groups of friends and beginners, and intermediate sporty participants enjoy it too. All the jumps are optional: you choose your own level of thrills. The only requirement: being able to swim.
What are the features of the route?
The Loup canyon strings together plenty of natural slides, jumps up to 10 metres, abseils up to 6 metres (all can be bypassed), swimming sections in crystal-clear pools and a more technical finale for thrill-seekers. Allow 2 hrs 30 on site, approach walk and return included.
How much does it cost and how do I book?
A canyoning trip in the Loup canyon costs €55 per person (half-day), €50 from 5 people. Full equipment included. Book by phone or through our form. Payment on site, no deposit.
Can we come as two or three people?
Yes. To open a trip on the date of your choice, you need at least 5 people (4 from 15 July to 31 August, provided a 5th person signs up); under 5, we place you on a trip already planned to complete the group.
Are the jumps compulsory?
No. All the jumps, up to 10 metres, and all the abseils can be bypassed: everyone chooses their own level of thrills, obstacle by obstacle.
What equipment is provided and what do I need to bring?
We provide a wetsuit, socks, helmet and harness. You bring a swimsuit, a towel, closed shoes (which will get wet) and a change of clothes.
When is the best time for the Loup canyon?
The canyon is open from 1 April to 31 October; the best time is June to September. The water level varies with rainfall. If conditions are unfavourable, we reschedule your trip free of charge.
What is the difference between the Loup canyon and the Gours du Ray?
They are two canyons in the Gorges du Loup: the Gours du Ray upstream, beyond the village of Gréolières on the road to Andon, and the Gorges du Loup downstream. Both are designed for families, from age 8, with 2 hrs 30 on site; they also suit intermediate sporty participants.
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Any questions? Call us or write to us: we love talking with you to tailor your experience! Weather cancellation = free rescheduling: we offer you another date.
Vol en parapente en cadeau d'anniversaire de mon fils de 9ans. Super expérience, super accueil, vraiment adapté aux enfants! Une très belle expérience a renouveler !
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hannah khel yasa
It was a great experience for us especially for our first time in paragliding. Very friendly and accomodating staff. Would definitely go there again next time
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Christel VINCENT
Accueil top, super vol en parapente avec une vue magique sur les montagnes à couper le souffle. Merci Pierrot pour cette expérience et à toute l'équipe pour l'encadrement ! Toujours trop court, on aimerait que ça dure encore un peu.
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Anne Marie Bottoni
Cadeau très apprécié par mon petit fils Pierrot l’a accompagné en toute confiance, un vrai professionnel et de plus très sympathique
Remy Salmieri
Magnifique super équipe vraiment rien à redire
Pascale Pflieger
Très pro!!!
Vanessa Leskinen
Un superbe baptême de parapente en tandem avec ma sœur, chacune accompagnée d’un pilote. Sympas et détendus, Pierrot et Pierre-Yves nous ont tout de suite mises en confiance : aucune appréhension. Nous avons été agréablement surprises par la douceur du décollage et de l’atterrissage. Et entre les deux, des paysages magnifiques ! J’ai même pu prendre les commandes et diriger le parapente pendant quelques minutes… un vrai régal. Deux pilotes très professionnels, que nous recommandons sans hésiter pour un premier vol.
Jack White
Best day out, we did paragliding and then the canyoning. Great value for money and our instruction was excellent we always felt very safe.
I have done canyoning in a few countries and this was the best I have done by far. It was a beautiful gorge and had the clearest water.
We would book again if we ever came back to the area for sure!
Katell Briand
L'activité était vraiment incroyable, merci aux pilotes de nous avoir mis à l'aise et fait vivre ce moment !!
Warda Tahir
Peirrot and his team were amazing! I had a lot of fun. The experience was far more comfortable than I had expected
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