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Canyoning at Riolan: one of the most beautiful canyons in the Alpes-Maritimes

3 kilometres of descent between two majestic rocky cirques, abseils of up to 15 metres and crystal-clear pools... Le Riolan offers a full day of adventure in a magnificent setting. From age 16.

OUR OPTIONS

Our canyoning packages at Riolan

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Canyoning Half-day

55€/person

Duration 2 hrs 30 mins on site
Level : Beginner to intermediate
Age From age 8
Canyons available Gours du Ray, Gorges du Loup

The perfect introduction to canyoning. Slides, jumps (optional) and swimming in turquoise pools. Ideal for a first experience with family or friends.

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Full-day canyoning

80€/person

Duration 4h on site
Level Intermediate to sporty
Age From 16 years old and max 70 years old for sports courses
Canyons available Cascades de Courmes, Riolan, Clue d'Aiglun, Saint-Auban

A day of total immersion on a sporty canyon, decided when you book. Impressive abseils, technical sections and breathtaking scenery.
For adventurers looking for a thrill.

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Paragliding + Canyoning combo

€190/person

Level All levels
Age From age 8
Included : Flight paragliding + Canyon

Experience two adventures in one day! Go paragliding in the morning, then dive into the gorges in the afternoon.

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The Canyon

Le Riolan: a jewel in the Estéron valley

Location:

The Riolan canyon winds its way through the Estéron valley, between the Gorges du Verdon and Nice. A wild setting with limestone cliffs up to 200 metres high.

How to find us :

  • From Nice: ~1h15
  • From Cannes : ~1h30
  • From Grasse : ~1h
  • Meeting point: communicated at the time of booking by text message
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Course features

The Riolan route in detail

The Riolan is a 3-kilometre canyon with a 210-metre drop. It's a complete course with one obstacle after another in an exceptional setting.

The route :

  • Length: 3 km
  • Difference in altitude: 210 m
  • Jumps: from 2 to 8 metres (some optional)
  • Natural slides sculpted by erosion
  • Abseiling: up to 15 metres over waterfalls
  • Two large rocky cirques («amphitheatres»)
  • Swimming in crystal-clear pools
  • Narrow gorges with 200m cliffs

Duration: Full day (4 hrs on site). Picnic break, bring your own.

Level : Quite sporty because of its length, but technically accessible.

You are starting out in canyoning ? Visit Gours du Ray or Gorges du Loup are perfect for a first outing: see our beginner canyoning page. Looking for another sporty canyon in the area? Discover the Saint-Auban canyon and its 40m zip line. Want to give someone a paragliding flight? Discover our gift vouchers.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Give the gift of an unforgettable moment!

 

Want to give the gift of an unforgettable experience? 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, simply book your date; all our prices are online.

Group and event packages :

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SCHEDULE

How does an outing at Le Riolan work?

  1. Rendez-vous : Departure point to be announced when booking. Bring a picnic and a change of clothes.

 

  1. Equipment: Neoprene wetsuit, helmet and harness provided. Safety briefing.

 

  1. The descent : 3 km of adventure! You'll cross two impressive rocky cirques, with a series of jumps, slides and abseils over waterfalls.

 

  1. Lunch break : Picnic in a magnificent natural setting.

 

  1. Back to top : Back to the cars after a memorable day.
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Equipment and conditions of participation

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OUR TESTIMONIALS

Real experiences, real memories, real adventures

EXCELLENT
Based on 1291 reviews
Alessandra Bugini
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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 !
hannah khel yasa
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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
Christel VINCENT
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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.
Anne Marie Bottoni
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Cadeau très apprécié par mon petit fils
Pierrot l’a accompagné en toute confiance, un vrai professionnel et de plus très sympathique
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Remy Salmieri
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Magnifique super équipe vraiment rien à redire
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Pascale Pflieger
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Très pro!!!
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Vanessa Leskinen
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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.
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Jack White
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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!
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Katell Briand
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L'activité était vraiment incroyable, merci aux pilotes de nous avoir mis à l'aise et fait vivre ce moment !!
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Warda Tahir
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Peirrot and his team were amazing! I had a lot of fun. The experience was far more comfortable than I had expected

Over 1291 5-star reviews

OUR CANYONS

Our canyoning spots in the Alpes-Maritimes

The hinterland of Nice is home to some of the most beautiful canyons in France. Less than an hour from Nice, these gorges offer an exceptional playground. Depending on your level and your desires, we'll guide you to the ideal canyon.

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GOURS DU RAY Best seller

Our signature canyon!

Its crystal-clear pools and fun slides make it the ideal spot to discover canyoning.

Jumps of up to 10m available (always optional). The most spectacular setting in the region.

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Gorges du Loup

Located near Gourdon, this canyon offers a fun-filled course perfect for families. Natural slides and small jumps in an unspoilt environment. The ideal introduction for children.

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Courmes waterfalls

A complete adventure with a 3h30 descent. The highlight: a vertiginous 60-metre abseil down a waterfall. An aesthetic canyon that combines technique and contemplation.
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Riolan

One of the most beautiful canyons in the Alpes-Maritimes. Its two cirques offer a breathtaking backdrop of crystal-clear pools and abseils in an unspoilt environment.

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Clue d'Aiglun

For those who love a challenge. A technical canyon with challenging sections and impressive jumps. Physical condition required to fully enjoy the adventure.

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Saint-Auban

Near Castellane, a wild and unspoilt canyon. Successive abseils in a high mountain atmosphere. For those looking for authenticity.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the Riolan canyon

Where is the Riolan canyon located?

In the Estéron valley, between the Gorges du Verdon and Nice. Approximately 1h15 from Nice.

The Riolan crosses two large rocky cirques with 200m cliffs, crystal-clear pools and a series of varied obstacles over 3km.

The canyon is «fairly sporty» because of its length (3km, 210m ascent) but remains technically accessible. A good level of fitness is recommended.

 

80 per person for the whole day. Equipment included. Bring your own picnic.



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If the weather would compromise the quality of the outing, we will offer you another date.