Kayaking and packrafting
in the Gorges du Verdon
PRACTICAL
INFORMATION
The trip
We have 2 trips according to the dam release.
Trip 1 : Castellane - Pont du Soleil
Trip 2 : Carajuan - Point Sublime
Availability
In July / August : Tuesday and Friday
In April, May, June, September, everyday
Duration
1/2 day
Meeting place
Piscine de Castellane ou Pont de Carajuan
Price
65€ / person
(no credit card)
For this trip, you need to
- Be able to swim
- Be in good shape
- Know the basic of kayaking (turn, go straight, stop)
What to prepare
- A bathing suite
- Closed sports shoes.
The packraft and airboat, are extraordinary boats to discover and descend the rapids of the Gorges du Verdon. Less stable than rafting, you will be closer to the water and it is you who will steer your boat in the rapids! Depending on water levels, it is recommended to have a first kayak experience (even on a lake!). You have to know how to go straight, turn and stop. We sail on class 2, 3 rapids.
On the Verdon, we have a dam. When it is open, we can do the 8 km route. When it is closed, we go to make the last part of the Gorges. Both courses are with class 2/3 rapids.
