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Rafting in the gorges du Verdon
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Organized by Aqua Bond Rafting
Verdon Gorge, France
From 2.5 hrs to full day
From€45
Packrafting Excursion in the Gorges du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon
Head out packrafting from La Palud-sur-Verdon and navigate the wildest corners of the Gorges du Verdon with an experienced instructor!
Packrafting Excursion in the Gorges du Verdon from La Palud-sur-Verdon
From€140
8 hrs
Sporty
From 14 years-old and up
8 hrs
Sporty
From 14 years-old and up
Practical information
A full day of packrafting in the heart of the Verdon Gorge (6 hours of active time). This unique package perfectly combines hiking through the gorges with paddling to reach wild and unspoilt areas that are completely inaccessible on foot.
- Discover packrafting: a lightweight, stable and easy-to-handle inflatable craft, ideal for a first white-water adventure.
- Enjoy a safe and friendly experience in a small group of no more than 8 participants per guide.
- Benefit from the expertise of a state-qualified local guide from the Blue Secret team, with in-depth knowledge of both the river and the sport.
Course of events
Please allow 8 hours on site for the entire experience.
- Meet your guide at the Chalet de la Maline, get to know the rest of the group, have your booking checked and receive an introduction to the day's adventure (15 minutes).
- Collect your technical equipment, including your packraft, paddle, lifejacket, helmet and wetsuit.
- Attend a full briefing covering packraft handling, the day's itinerary and essential safety instructions (15 minutes).
- Hike through the canyon to reach the launch point (30 to 45 minutes).
- Learn how to inflate your packraft and familiarise yourself with the craft on the water before setting off (15 minutes).
- Paddle through the turquoise waters of the Verdon Gorge, alternating between gentle sections and rapids while receiving technical guidance from your instructor. Stop for a picnic break by the water's edge (around 4 hours).
- Finish the descent, leave the water, deflate your packraft completely and pack away the equipment (15 minutes).
- Hike back up to the Chalet de la Maline, gaining approximately 400 metres in elevation (1 to 1½ hours).
- Return to the starting point, share final moments with the Blue Secret team, receive your souvenir photos and conclude the experience.
Activity requirements
You must be physically fit and able to swim to take part in this activity.
Maximum weight: 100kg - 220lbs.
Minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Closed-toe shoes must be worn for this activity.
A minimum of two participants is required for the activity to take place.
Special terms
It is very important to enter your height and weight in the details requested when making a booking, so that your booking can be confirmed.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant women.
This activity is not accessible to people with disabilities.
Pets are not permitted to take part in this activity.
The duration and route of this activity depend on the weather.
Spoken languages:
French, EnglishIncluded
- State-qualified tour guide
- Packraft
- Paddle
- Helmet
- Life jacket
- Neoprene wetsuit
Excluded
- Food and drink
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sports shoes
- Sportswear
- Change of clothes
- Sunscreen
- Cap
- Sunglasses
- Picnic
- Water bottle
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Chalet de La Maline, Route des Crêtes, 04120 La Palud-sur-Verdon, France. Free parking available on site.
Spoken languages:
French, EnglishCancellation: Moderate
Weather guarantee:
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Nestled between the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and the Var, the Gorges du Verdon provide the ideal setting for a packrafting excursion from La Palud-sur-Verdon. With their turquoise waters, Provençal vegetation, and mountain landscapes, the gorges naturally invite exploration — whether on foot along the hiking trails or out on the water. If you're looking for a full day of adventure without having to choose between whitewater sports and hiking, this packrafting activity in the Gorges du Verdon is exactly what you need!
Open to sporty participants who can swim from the age of 14, this packrafting day perfectly combines hiking and kayaking — allowing you to set off on foot with the inflatable craft on your back, then blow it up and take to the water when the terrain becomes inaccessible on foot. No prior experience is required to join this excursion led by a state-qualified instructor. Your instructor will be with you throughout the day to provide all the necessary equipment, guide you along the route, and explain how the packraft works. In complete safety, you'll enjoy a fully immersive day in the Gorges du Verdon, far from the standard tourist routes and the crowds. This is the greatest advantage of packrafting: the ability to access wild, unspoilt sites that you could never have reached any other way.
If you're looking for a complete, sporting, and safe outdoor activity, this packrafting excursion in the Gorges du Verdon is a superb choice. Book without delay and discover packrafting with an expert guide who knows the region inside out!
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