Rafting Excursion down the river Verdon

Please allow 3.5 hours in total for this activity.

• Arrive at the Haute Provence Outdoor base at the Huttopia Gorges du Verdon campsite in Chasteuil, 10 minutes ahead of time.
• Meet the Haute Provence Outdoor team.
• Access to changing rooms and equipment: neoprene wetsuit, helmet and lifejacket.
• Briefing on safety instructions and basic techniques.
• Start of the excursion from the base at Chasteuil, by the river.
• Descent of the Gorges du Verdon with technical sections and marked water movements (1h45 on the water). Depending on the conditions, a white-water swimming break may be offered. Optional jumps are also possible, supervised by the guide.
• Arrive at the entrance to the Grand Canyon.
• Take the raft and equipment upstream for around 15 minutes to get back to the minibus.
• Return to base by shuttle bus.
• Return of equipment and debriefing.
• Take advantage of the on-site facilities (wifi, restaurant, swimming pool).

You must be able to swim at least 50 metres and be able to immerse yourself in the water to take part in this activity.

To take part in this activity, you need to be athletic, hardy and not prone to vertigo.

Please arrive 10 minutes early.

If you are unable to take part in the planned water activity, Haute Provence Outdoor will offer you an alternative water activity (rafting, canoeing or water trekking).

As with all whitewater activities in the Verdon, this descent depends on the release of water from the EDF dam. If conditions do not allow the route to be completed, a postponement solution or a suitable alternative will be offered.

A photographer from Verdon Photo or Verdon Pictures will be on hand during the activity. All you have to do is stop by their shop to have your best memories developed.