This week-long trip brings together four distinct sport experiences — packrafting, canyoning, open-water canoeing and river hiking — in one structured itinerary that’s both varied and active. Instead of spending most of your time on footpaths or scenic lookouts, you’ll move through the terrain using different skills each day, putting bodily engagement at the heart of the adventure. Guided segments build confidence and competence in rock and water environments, while self-paced canoeing sessions allow you to take in the lakes and river at your own speed. Evenings back at the hotel give you time to recharge before another full day of varied sports.
Across six days, this programme is designed to show you the Verdon from within its main natural corridors — rivers, lakes and canyons — using sport as the lens rather than observation alone. This isn’t a standard walking stay: you’ll blend paddling, rope work, guided descents and river walking in a way that lets you build skills and physical engagement over time.
Each discipline has its own rhythm and challenges, so boredom is kept at bay while physical activity gradually becomes familiar and more enjoyable. The mix of guided technical work and independent sections means you gain skills and confidence as the week unfolds.
Athletic variety is at the core of this stay: instead of repeating the same activity each day, this itinerary mixes four complementary outdoor sports that let you explore watercourses and canyon walls from different perspectives. The structure encourages incremental skill building — what you learn in canyoning helps you feel more assured on rivers, and your canoeing time helps with balance and spatial awareness in natural water bodies.
Local guides combine safety expertise with intimate knowledge of the Verdon environment, choosing routes and water levels that are appropriate and fun. The hotel setting at the start and end of each day keeps logistical logistics simple while giving you a comfortable base in a scenic area.
Each night is spent in a hotel with private rooms and breakfast included, giving you a stable and comfortable place to return to after each active day. Rooms are designed with practical comfort in mind, and common areas provide space to relax, dry off and review plans for the next day.
Hotel meals focus on filling, balanced options that support activity days without being overly formal. Morning breakfasts set you up for busy mornings, and the location near villages and services means there are cafés or shops nearby for any extras you might need.
Participants must be at least 10 years old to join. The activities involve swimming, hiking, and canyoning, which require a basic level of strength and coordination.
For under-18s, supervision is provided during independent activities like canoeing. Guides adapt sessions to ensure younger participants can safely engage in all activities while having fun.
A moderate level of fitness is advised. Participants should be able to swim, hike over uneven terrain, and manage wet or slippery surfaces.
Guides can adjust the pace to suit the group, but stamina, balance, and coordination will help you fully enjoy packrafting, canyoning, canoeing, and water hiking.
All participants receive wetsuits, helmets, life jackets, and paddles for water-based activities.
It is recommended to bring swimming shoes, gloves, a reusable water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing to ensure comfort and safety during all sessions.
Each day focuses on one main activity, combining guided instruction and independent segments. Morning briefings provide safety and technique advice, followed by practical sessions.
Autonomous canoeing and packrafting sections allow exploration within safe limits, with guides supervising and adjusting based on participants’ experience levels.
No jumps are mandatory. Participants can choose to slide, rappel, or swim depending on preference and confidence.
Alternative routes ensure everyone can take part safely, and guides provide clear instructions for each option.
The hotel offers private rooms with modern amenities for a restful stay after full activity days. Communal spaces are available for relaxing or socialising in the evenings.
Breakfast is provided daily with regional ingredients and recipes. Its location near rivers, lakes, and trails makes it easy to transition to each activity day without long travel.
No experience is needed. Guides provide instruction and supervision for all activities, including packrafting, canyoning, and water hiking.
Autonomous canoeing is simple to learn with safety briefings, while more experienced participants can explore freely within the safe limits set by guides.
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Verdon Gorges
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