Riou canyon in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Gorges du Verdon

Organized by Rocksiders
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Spoken languages: English, French
Minimum age: From 14 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
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Activity description

Come and discover the Riou canyon, a little jewel in the Gorges du Verdon, as it is one of the most beautiful and varied in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence!

The Riou canyon is known in the Verdon Gorges for its verticality and its dizzying abseils: it is THE canyon par excellence of the Verdon, located in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie in the Riou, near the Sainte-Croix lake. Its course is composed of slides, jumps and abseils, all surrounded by an impressive wilderness with waterfalls, cliffs and streams, in a sunny and airy atmosphere.

The descent of the Riou canyon requires a good physical condition because it is composed of vertical and technical parts, but remains nevertheless accessible. You will be supervised by Rocksiders professionals who will ensure your safety so that you can live a unique moment in the Gorges du Verdon!

So if you are looking for thrills, especially near Castellane and Digne-les-Bains, go for the Riou canyon!

"The Riou canyon is really THE canyoning outing par excellence during spring, which makes you travel between the impressive aspect of the verticality and the playful side of this magnificent and wild part of the Verdon." - Chandra, Rocksiders guide.

Don't hesitate, book your canyoning activity in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie and discover the Riou canyon!

Course of events

Beware, canyon with vertiginous character!

- Walk of about 1 hour by the path of the Notre-Dame chapel.
- Break in the heart of the green landscape of the Verdon to take strength before launching into the canyon of Riou.
- Descent of the Riou canyon in two parts: first narrow passage sculpted in the limestone, then a series of abseiling descents up to 45 m high.
- Walk back, then tasting of a good beer in Moustiers-Sainte-Marie to finish the day in beauty!

Activity requirements

You must know how to swim and must be in good physical condition for this canyon.

Special terms

A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.

Included
  • Waterproof container of 6L
Excluded
  • Lunch
Do not forget to bring
  • Sport clothes
  • Swimsuit
  • Sneakers
  • Water
  • Pic-nic/snack/meal
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Meeting point
Parking haut de Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, Chemin de Courchon, 04360 Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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Super activité pour découvrir un peut d'aventure... c'était un moment inoubliable en découvrant les canyons de verdon