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Rafting in the Verdon

Gorges du Verdon: An Unforgettable Rafting Adventure

white-water rapids Gorges du Verdon is an experience you won't soon forget. It's an excellent way to explore the region's breathtaking landscapes, from its imposing cliffs and winding river to its crystal-clear waters. The River Verdon It is perfect for thrill-seekers, with its powerful rapids and breathtaking views that will get your adrenaline pumping.

The raft is an inflatable and stable boat, propelled by paddle by all team members. Thanks to the presence of a guide Verdon Rafting On board, you can tackle whitewater rapids with no prior experience. Whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll love rafting in the Gorges du Verdon. Your team of eight will work together to balance and steer the raft under the expert guidance of your instructor.

Before you set off, your guide will give you all the safety instructions so that you are prepared for any accidental or even intentional falls into the water. This is because a raft can be quite a playful boat. If you're feeling adventurous, your guide will be happy to show you fun manoeuvres like the «pancake», «popcorn», or «candle».

During your trip, you'll have many opportunities to soak up the incredible scenery and discover hidden spots. Whether you're paddling through canyons or taking a dip in one of Europe's most beautiful natural swimming pools, whitewater rafting in the Verdon Gorge is an adventure like no other.

The material

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  • Self-bailing raft requiring no bailing
  • Single paddle
  • High buoyancy vest
  • Safety helmet
  • 5 mm or 3 mm neoprene wetsuit depending on the season
  • Neoprene vest or windbreaker depending on the season
  • Neoprene socks according to the season

Practice periods

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Quand faire du rafting dans le Verdon ?

From April to October

The flow of the Middle Verdon is regulated by water releases from the EDF dam.

In spring (From April to June), water releases from the Castillon dam take place regularly and allow for navigation downstream of Castellane. If there are no water releases during this period, we suggest navigating upstream of the dam on the upper Verdon (in the Fontgaillarde gorges), a section of the river fed by melting snow in spring. These rafting routes are located approximately 30 minutes from Castellane.

In summer (July and August), water releases on the middle Verdon are only scheduled on certain daysThe Tuesday and Friday usually) and allow navigation of this section. On the other hand, the upper Verdon routes are not navigable in the summer, as the natural flow becomes insufficient.

In autumn (from mid-September), the frequency of water releases is regular again and allows navigation on the middle Verdon.

To find out about water release forecasts for the Middle Verdon and flow rates for the Upper Verdon, See our calendar.

Our rafting trips in the Verdon Gorge

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Rafting on the Middle Verdon

only on days when the weir is opened

Our alternative rafting trips

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in the event of inadequate flows in classic routes

White water rafting on the Upper Verdon

during the spring thaw