★★★★★ 5 stars out of 1,291 reviews
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.
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.
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.
The setting :
Nestling in the Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d'Azur, the Clue de Saint-Auban is a jewel in the crown of the Alpes-Maritimes. The canyon winds its way down the Estéron river between two imposing 200-metre limestone cliffs. A spectacular, south-facing setting where the local flora and fauna flourish in complete tranquillity.
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Special feature: Ideal for those who don't like long approach walks!
Saint-Auban is renowned for its complete aquatic course and its dense succession of obstacles. There's never a dull moment: waterfalls and jumps, slides and rope crossings follow one another for maximum thrills.
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Duration: Full day (~3h active descent). 5-minute shuttle to the start.
Level : Sporty - for motivated, sporty fans, guaranteed to thrill.
Are you new to canyoning? Visit Gours du Ray or Gorges du Loup are perfect for a first outing. Do you like challenging routes? Visit Riolan canyon offers a 3km descent through the Estéron valley. Want to give someone a paragliding flight? Discover our gift vouchers.
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 :
Meeting point to be announced when booking (village of Saint-Auban). Bring a picnic and a change of clothes for the return journey.
A 5-minute walk to the entrance to the clue. No long walk to get there!
Your qualified instructor will equip you: neoprene wetsuit compulsory (water temperature 10-13°C), helmet and harness. Full briefing on canyoning safety instructions.
An intense sequence in the Saint-Auban clue: progressive jumps, slides, abseils... The highlight: the 40-metre tyrolienne with a finish in the water! Canyoning under the constant supervision of your guide.
Short ascent and shuttle back to the car park.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
For those who love a challenge. A technical canyon with challenging sections and impressive jumps. Physical condition required to fully enjoy the adventure.
Nearly Castellane, A wild, unspoilt canyon. Successive abseils in a high mountain atmosphere. For those looking for authenticity.
In the Parc Naturel Régional des Préalpes d'Azur, the canyon runs down the Estéron river near the village of Saint-Auban in the Alpes-Maritimes. 30 minutes from Castellane and close to the Gorges du Verdon. Approximately 1h15 from Nice.
Saint-Auban offers a complete aquatic course with a 40-metre zip line (arriving in the water!), jumps of up to 7 metres, slides and abseils. All set in a spectacular clue between two 200m cliffs.
No! a 5-minute shuttle bus takes you directly to the canyon entrance. Quick return to the car park after the descent. Perfect if you don't like long hikes.
Saint-Auban is a sporty canyon recommended for motivated people in good physical condition. For a first experience, see our beginner canyoning page: we recommend the Gours du Ray or the Gorges du Loup (introductory canyoning course).
55€ per person for the day. Full equipment, shuttle and qualified instructor included.
The canyon is open from 1 April to 31 October, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays only (canyon access regulations). Canyoning weather conditions are checked before each outing.
Enjoy a unique canyoning experience in the heart of the Alps.
Do you have a question? Call us: we love talking to you to personalise your experience!
If the weather would compromise the quality of the outing, we will offer you another date.
