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Would you like to go rafting in the Gorges du Verdon? Not sure whether to go water rafting, canyoning or packrafting? Not sure when the next water releases will take place? Is whitewater rafting suitable for children? Don’t worry, this FAQ will answer all your questions!
And if you need any further information, contact us or drop by one of our tourist information centers.
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And it’s not just the Verdon! Head for the Gorges de Daluis or Entrevaux for a descent into the Var.
The choice of course is left up to the whitewater companies, depending on water levels and weather conditions. Contact them!
First of all, we need to distinguish between activities that take place with a boat: rafting, canoeing , kayaking or packraft, and those that don’t: aquatic hiking, hydrospeed, canyoning and floating.
With boat
Without boat
As a reminder, some activities can be carried out with or without water releases. Please refer to the question “Qhen can you take part in whitewater activities? ”
Whitewater activities depend on weather conditions and water flow.
In the Gorges du Verdon, during the summer, EDF generally releases water 2 times a week (the number of releases depends on the flow of the Verdon, electricity requirements, etc.).
Rafting, canoeing, hydrospeed, floating and packraft are only available on these days.
Conversely, the aquatic hike only takes place on days when there are no water releases.
Canyoning can be done every day.
For EDF water release forecasts :
In the Haut-Verdon and Var rivers, practice is possible every day, but depends on the weather. Due to lack of water in summer, certain activities such as rafting and canoeing may not be possible. Other activities are also available.
As a general rule, prices start from 35 euros and go up to 80 euros.
Here is a summary of useful equipment to take with you.
Yes. For rafting, water trekking, canyoning and canoeing, some courses are open to children aged 6 and over, provided they can swim well.
April kicks off the season! Although not all companies are open yet, you can still book your activity. Major water releases will be reserved for sports enthusiasts and thrill-seekers!
In October, it’s still possible: several companies are open until October 31.
Our advice: focus on May and June.
No. For your own safety, it is forbidden to take your own boat down the Verdon.
Kayak descents are only possible with a qualified guide. However, canoe-kayak hire is available on the Castillon and Sainte-Croix lakes.
Contact the whitewater companies
No. Canoeing takes place exclusively on the Castillon and Sainte-Croix lakes. However, on the river, white-water companies offer a canoe-kayak route to the entrance to the Gorges du Verdon (Point Sublime).
The complete canoeing trip down to the Pont de Galetas is offered by a single company once a season. The grand canyon expedition is reserved for sportsmen and women with good kayaking skills.
The practice of whitewater activities in the Gorges du Verdonis regulated. Swimming is forbidden and the presence of syphons makessupervision by a qualified guide highly recommended.
