The surroundings of Cannes and Mandelieu la Napoule of course allow you to enjoy the coastline and plenty of water activities such as sea kayaking. But the Cannes region with its nearby mountainous terrain has much more to offer. You can indeed practice canyoning, rock climbing, mountain biking or even hiking!
Canyoning around Cannes and Mandelieu
The relief of the Alpes Maritimes very close to Cannes and Mandelieu presents numerous clues suitable for the practice of canyoning. You can actually discover this very popular aquatic activity in the summer season just 45 minutes away!
The closest to Cannes and Mandelieu is the Gorges du Loup canyon. It is one of the best half-day canyons in the Alpes Maritimes. Ultra fun, it will suit athletes eager for thrills as well as beginners or families with children. We can indeed adapt the level of the course to the level of the participants.
The Cramassouri canyon is barely further away. This is a really aesthetic descent which will be ideal with young children since the water is warmer there. This rather quiet canyon will, however, leave sports enthusiasts wanting more.
If you are motivated and ready to ride a little more, we can enjoy magnificent canyons for a full day. About an hour’s drive away, the very fun descent of the Bollène canyon in Vésubie is one of the great classics of 06. Allow around 1h30 to reach the Barbaira, one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe!
Don’t hésitate to contact us if you would like more informations about participating a canyoning trip with our guides.
Rock climbing near Cannes and Mandelieu
There is a large choice of climbing sites near Cannes and Mandelieu la Napoule.
One of the closest is the Rocher des Monges in Théoule sur Mer. There you will find very classy climbing on the beautiful red rock of the Esterel massif. The Rocher des Monges, on the other hand, will require a minimum of experience and does not offer routes suitable for complete beginners. It is also not possible to enjoy it in summer. Too hot! More information in french on the Rocher des Monges on climbingaway.fr
For an introductory climbing session, it is best to go to the Bagarée site in Colle sur Loup. Along the river, you can discover the activity on small, easy paths that are not very impressive. This site, however, is too cold and humid in winter. In fact, in winter you can climb the cliffs of La Turbie a little further away with a magnificent sea view.
Informations in french from climbingaway.fr on the Bagaree near la Colle sur Loup
You will find more information about participating a climbing session with our instructors on our climbing page.
Mountain biking and hiking in Esterel
The Estérel massif is very aesthetic and a stone’s throw from Cannes or Mandelieu. There you can find many trails ideal for mountain biking and a large number of hiking routes. The Estérel Côte d’Azur website will give you an idea of the many possibilities available to you.
You will also find good informations for mountain biking around Cannes on this website.
