Sporty Canyoning in the Zitziratsé Canyon in Larrau, near Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port

Little-known and therefore rarely visited, the Zitziratsé Canyon is a little gem for all canyoning enthusiasts in the Basque Country. Located in Larrau, halfway between Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Oloron-Sainte-Marie, it offers a magnificent wilderness setting and a route that is not accessible to everyone. You need to be sporty and at least 16 years old to venture into the Zitziratsé Canyon, not only to overcome its obstacles but also to complete the hour-long walk to reach it! Steep passages await you in the middle of the forest, with 5 abseils up to 25 metres high, jumps (optional), river-walking and de-escalation sections on the canyon's descent programme.

In the heart of unspoilt natural landscapes (crystal-clear water basins, sculpted cliffs, lush vegetation, etc.), you will spend around 4 hours canyoning through the Zitziratsé Canyon, in a small group of no more than 7 participants for a truly privileged experience. The qualified instructor accompanying you will ensure your safety throughout the adventure while introducing you to the canyon, its flora and fauna, and sharing with you his passion for canyoning in the Basque Country. While your group will undoubtedly be the only ones in the canyon, you will have plenty of time to enjoy the surroundings, and even learn how to put your rope in the descender for abseiling!

So if you are looking for a sensational sporting activity, in a small group and on a site away from the crowds in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques, don't miss this canyoning excursion in Larrau, in the Zitziratsé Canyon! You will need just an hour's drive from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and Oloron-Sainte-Marie to reach the meeting point and just under 2 hours from Bayonne or Biarritz. What's more, once the activity is over, the most courageous of you may decide to visit the magnificent Holzarte footbridge (5 minutes by car), a regional landmark that can be reached in a 40-minute walk from the car park!