Three hours of guided canyoning through steep gorges in the Alpes-Maritimes, featuring jumps up to 10 m, natural slides and turquoise plunge pools. Guides supply neoprene suits, helmets and harnesses, and offer transport from Nice.
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The cliff face narrows and the river voice grows louder—cool spray hits your face as you peer into a pool the color of beaten turquoise. Over the next three hours the canyon will demand short bursts of courage: jumps up to 10 meters, natural slides that fling you into basins, and technical abseils where the rope hums against limestone.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate fitness: comfortable with continuous movement, swimming short distances, and climbing on wet rock.
Wildlife
History
The gorges were carved over millennia by alpine torrents; old shepherd and mule tracks above the canyon hint at centuries of mountain passage.
Conservation
Canyons are sensitive karst environments—stick to marked entry/exit points, avoid trampling riparian vegetation, and pack out all waste.
Reserve your spot on the 3 Hours of Canyoning in the Alpes Maritimes today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-style or canyon shoes
Sticky-soled shoes with good drainage improve traction on wet rock approaches and inside the canyon.
Practice a basic tuck jump
If you plan to jump, rehearse a compact tuck and controlled landing in shallow water first to protect shoulders and back.
Hydrate before you go
Three hours in a wetsuit and physical moves deplete energy quickly—drink water and eat a light snack an hour beforehand.
Secure electronics
Use a waterproof case or leave phones and cameras behind—wet limestone and plunges are unforgiving to gear.
Canyon shoes or sticky-soled approach shoes
Provide traction on wet rock and drain quickly.
summer
Light base layer (synthetic or wool)
Keeps you warm under a neoprene suit during cooler months.
spring
Small waterproof dry bag
Keeps snacks, ID and keys dry during transport and short breaks.
Soft neoprene gloves
Protect hands on rope work and when gripping cold rock.
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