40 minutes from La Croisette, trade the red carpet for the turquoise basins of Gorges du Loup Tobogganing, jumps, and rappelling supervised by a State-certified guide. Half-day from 55 €, from 8 years. +1070 reviews 5/5.
Cannes · 0640 minutes from the Croisettethe Gorges du Loup offer the people of Cannes a pitch canyoning exceptional: natural slides, jumps into turquoise pools and abseils along waterfalls.
Far from the hustle and bustle of the Festival and the Lérins Islands, the Loup canyon can be discovered by all levels, from Gour du Ray as a family from 8 years old to more sporting descents of the Azur Pre-Alps.
With Ailéments, a family-run business since 2013, you go down supervised by State-registered guides. A nature retreat just a stone’s throw from the Côte d’Azur.
From the introductory session to the immersion day, each outing is everything included 5mm wetsuit, helmet, harness and escort. Half-day at 55 € (from 8 years old), day trip 80 € (from 12 years old).
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 around Cannes, packages, the running of an excursion, our local expertise.
Three levels of backcountry routes, from family sledding to a grand sporting descent – all within an hour of Cannes.
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. Cascades, Recalls up to 15m 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 65-metre rappel, the Riolan and its two amphitheatres, or the Clue d'Aiglun.
Linked rappels, technical passages and awe-inspiring scenery for thrill-seekers.
From Cannes, allow approximately 40 minutes via the Gorges du Loup to reach the Gour du Ray or the Loup canyon. The day before, your guide analyses the flow rate and the weather, then confirms the meeting point by text message – ensuring a descent in the best conditions.
Cannes shares this playground with its neighbours: one also comes down from Antibes and Nice, less than an hour away. This trip can be perfectly combined with a visit to the hilltop villages of Gourdon and Tourrettes-sur-Loup, or a day out on the Lérins Islands.
Season-wise, we practice May to September, with the water being warmest in July-August (15-18 °C). Fancy combining experiences? The paragliding + canyoning combo Fly over the gorges in the morning before descending them in the afternoon.
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.
A question often arises.
Toboggans, plunges into pools and abseils under waterfalls: a preview of what awaits you, guided by a state-certified instructor. Optional photo and video souvenirs available.
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 Half-day taster (€55), our most popular package, lasts 2 hours on site and is suitable for beginners and families alike, for children aged 8 and over — slides, optional jumps and swimming in the pools. The Sports day (€80) opens up the more challenging courses from age 12, with impressive rappels and full immersion. Finally, the paragliding + canyoning combo (190 €/person) includes a morning flight and an afternoon descent, with photos and videos included — an exclusive offer on the Côte d'Azur.
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.
10 to 30 minutes depending on the canyon 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 accompanies you through each obstacle. Jumps are always optional — you can bypass if you prefer — and the pace adapts to the group. No experience is necessary: you just need to be able to swim 25 metres and be comfortable in the water. Afterwards, you get changed, share your impressions, and collect your photos if you chose that option.
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 trap : Ailéments is a family-run organisation that has been exploring the canyons of the Préalpes d'Azur and the Verdon since 2013. State-qualified guides, a personalised welcome and time for a chat on every outing.
Canyon equipment checked and renewed each season (equipment meeting standards: harnesses, belay devices, helmets, ropes). +1070 5/5 reviews. Free weather report, on-site payment after the activity, no upfront fees.
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Prices, age, swimming level, safety, equipment, season, duration, access, combo.
Visit 55 € per person for a half-day discovery session (2 hours, equipment included), for ages 8 and up. The sports day is at 80 € (12 years and over). The paragliding + canyoning combo is at 190 € for a day of air and water.
From 8 years On the initiation route at the Gour du Ray, for a half-day. Children must be comfortable in the water. Full-day routes are accessible for ages 12 and over.
Yes, it's essential. You must be able to swim 25 metres and to put your head underwater without apprehension. Some basins require swimming a few metres before reaching the exit. If you are not comfortable in the water, canyoning is not the right activity for you.
Supervised by a State-qualified guide, the risks are controlled. We systematically check the weather and water flow before each outing, anchors are checked and equipment inspected. Safety is our top priority.
We supply All technical equipment: 5mm wetsuit, helmet, harness, lanyard, descender and canyoning bag. You bring swimming shorts (to wear under the wetsuit), closed-toe shoes (like old trainers), a towel and dry clothes for the return journey.
From closed-toe trainers which you are happy to get wet and damage. No sandals or flip-flops. The ideal: an old pair of trainers or water shoes with thick soles, for good grip on the sometimes slippery rock.
The May to September. July and August offer the warmest water (15–18 °C) and long days; May, June and September are still lovely, with a wetsuit making up for the cooler temperatures (12–15 °C).
Half-day: around 3 hours in total (journey from Cannes, equipment, approach walk, 2-hour descent, return). Full day: 5 to 6 hours. Pack a picnic for the full-day option.
The Gorges du Loup are 40 minutes from Cannes via Grasse and the Route des Gorges. Meet at the car park of the Pont du Loup or Bar-sur-Loup depending on the route, with GPS location sent by SMS the day before.
Yes. The paragliding + canyoning combo (€190) combines flight and descent in one day. You can also visit Gourdon, Tourrettes-sur-Loup or the Lérins Islands.
4 key points for your descent.
Toboggans, turquoise pools and abseiling. Introduction to Gour du Ray From age 8, sporting challenges for the experienced.
Half-day €55 (from 8 years old), full day €80 (from 12 years old), combo £190 per person. Equipment and insurance included.
State-qualified guide, weather and flow checked. SMS confirmation the day before, free postponement, payment on site.
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