Water Sports in France

Go for a unique aquatic adventure in a natural gorge!

Add some adrenaline to your trip to the sunny Corsica, discover a canyoning paradise very close to Nice or jump into a crystal water pool in the Jura mountains!

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1-day Canyoning adventure in the Carleva Canyon

Enjoy the amazing slides of the Carleva Canyon on this 1-day canyoning program led by IFMGA certified mountain guide Andrea.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 65

Hot Springs Canyon, Canyoning and thermal baths in the French Pyrenees

Join UIMLA certified mountain leader Esteve for this exciting half-day of canyoning in the astounding Thuès-Entre-Valls commune of the gorgeous French Pyrenees!

1 day

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 50

8-day Corsica kayaking and hiking tour with an Italian guide

Follow AIGAE certified nature guide Cristina from Italy on this 8-day program and enjoy kayaking and hiking across the beautiful landscapes of the French Island of Corsica, in the Mediterranean Sea.

8 days

Beginner

Fit

1 Day Family Canyoning Adventure in the Audin Canyon, Italy

Enjoy a fun day of canyoning in the beautiful Mediterranean landscapes of Northwestern Italy with the SNAM-certified guides of AET canyoning! Bring your friends and family along for this adventure: suitable for beginners and kids 8 years and older!

1 day

First Time

Open to everyone

FromEUR 50

2-day canyoning in the best gorges of Alpes-Maritimes

Discover the wilderness of southeastern France with AET Canyoning, SNAM-certified, guiding you on a 2-day canyon trip. Get hands on with adrenaline-fueled activities such as jumps, abseils and toboggans.

2 days

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 162

Canyoning day trip in Carleva Canyon

Discover the magical Carleva canyon, with AET Canyoning, SNAM-certified. Explore the biggest basins for the most incredible jumps and slides, intriguing caves and passages on this guided trip.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 62

1+ day Canyoning in Provence, southern France

Enjoy one or several days of canyoning in Provence, in southern France, on this program led by IFMGA certified mountain guide Hervé.

1 day

First Time

Open to everyone

FromEUR 55

6-day multi-activity trip in Provence (hiking, via ferrata and canyoning)

Do you find it hard to decide on one activity? You don't have to! Join this 6-day multi-activity trip in Provence with Herve, IFMGA certified mountain guide, and practice hiking, canyoning, via ferrata, canoeing and more!

6 days

Beginner

Occasional

FromEUR 790

Family canyoning adventure in Auvergne (Half-day)

Have fun with an exciting half-day canyoning adventure for the whole family in Cantal, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, along certified Canyoning Instructor Landry.

1 day

First Time

Open to everyone

FromEUR 36

Half-day Canyoning tour in Auvergne, France

Go on a thrilling and refreshing canyoning adventure in Cantal, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, open to participants from 14 years old. Certified Canyoning Instructor Landry takes you on this fun adventure near Clermont-Ferrand or Aurillac.

1 day

Advanced

Fit

FromEUR 60

Half-day Canyoning in Cantal for beginners, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Have fun with a half-day canyoning tour in Cantal, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, along certified Canyoning Instructor Landry. Open to children from 12 years old.

1 day

Beginner

Open to everyone

FromEUR 40

Half-day Canyoning in the Fond Lottière (Grand’Rivière), Martinique

Come with the certified guides of the Bureau de la Randonnee Martinique and take on the rugged and wild gorges in the Fond Lottiere on a half-day canyoning program to Grand’Riviere by jumping, diving, rappelling, and swimming through the river at the north end of Martinique.

1 day

Intermediate

Occasional

FromEUR 50

Half-day Canyoning in the Mitan River in Le Morne-Vert, Martinique

Discover the captivating world of canyoning with the certified guides of Bureau de la Randonnee Martinique on a half-day program on the beautiful island of Martinique and explore the stunning twists and turns of the Mitan River in Le Morne-Vert.

1 day

All Levels

Occasional

FromEUR 50

Canyoning at Sainte Suzanne on Réunion Island (France) for beginners and families, near Saint Denis

Come and enjoy a full-day, family-friendly canyoning adventure at Sainte Suzanne on Reunion Island, near Saint Denis with one of our certified guides.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 60

Extreme canyoning on Réunion Island (France) – Trou de Fer, Takamaka, Dudu inf

Challenge yourself on this extreme canyoning trip on Reunion Island. Join one of our certified guides and choose from a number of thrilling spots.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 200

Canyoning on Reunion Island (France) – Sainte Suzanne, Trou blanc, Fleur jaune, Bras rouge, Grand Galet

Join one of our experienced and certified guides for one or more days of great canyoning in various spots in beautiful Reunion Island.

1 day

Intermediate

Fit

FromEUR 75

Rafting in the Pyrenees Atlantiques from Oloron (1/2 day)

Come and join one of our certified and experienced guides for a half-day rafting adventure in the beautiful Pyrenees Atlantiques from Oloron in France.

1 day

All Levels

Fit

FromEUR 25

Canyoning for beginners in Vallee d’Aspe, Pyrenees Atlantiques

Enjoy a full day of fantastic canyoning for beginners in the stunning Vallee d'Aspe in the Pyrenees Atlantiques with one of our certified guides.

1 day

Beginner

Fit

FromEUR 31

There are many reasons for choosing Water Sports in France

Adrenaline-fuelled and super fun, canyoning is a not-to-be-missed outdoor activity for your summer trip to France. Equip yourself with a wetsuit and a helmet, and venture to the French gorges! A certified guide can take you to the best places and make sure you have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Good to know:

Country Code

+33

Language

French

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Best time to visit

From June to October you’ll find the best combination of nice warm weather and canyons with sufficient water

How long should I stay?

There are endless things to do in France, so you should stay as long as you can! Most canyoning trips take from a few hours to a whole day. If you are a canyoning addict, you can set out on a week-long full of aquatic adventures in Corsica or the Alpes-Maritimes

What’s the weather like?

It depends on the region: the alpine regions have very cold temperatures during the winter and warm summers; while the Mediterranean coasts enjoys mild temperatures almost all year round and can get really hot during the summer month. For a canyoning trip, you’d better travel between late spring and summer

More info about Water Sports in France:

From the imposing Alps to the French Riviera, there are lot of natural wonders to explore in France. Outdoor lovers can enjoy a myriad of summer and winter adventures, either in the mountains or by the sea. Canyoning is a relatively new and fast-growing sport in the country, which combines swimming in natural pools, thrilling jumps, slides and waterfall rappelling. With the company of a mountain guide, you can find the perfect canyon for you and your group. There are plenty of options, from those suitable for beginners and families with (not so small) children, to those aimed for the most extreme adventurers

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