You’re looking for a real adventure canyoning in the French Riviera? In the very heart of wild Esteron valley, Riolan is one of the canyons you must discover. It is a technically challenging really thrilling canyon and you sometimes have to swim down narrow gullies, in magnificent surroundings, which makes for an exceptional experience.
How difficult is this adventure canyoning tour?
Riolan is a grade 3 canyon which means it is really difficult. It takes a lot of time to go down this descent, so long that you must be quite fit and able to swim long distances. On top of that, some parts are so complex that it is hardly suitable for beginners. Then, it will appeal to experienced sportsmen. Indeed, you will sometimes have to do technical things on the rope and it’s much better to be an experienced canyonist.
Itinerary
Do not come without booking first as I cannot take too many people.
From Nice, take the road which goes to Digne.
The meeting point is a carpark on the right-hand side of the river, near the cycling track at Charles Albert bridge.
Rates
80 euros per person but the rate will be 75 euros per person if you book for six people and more.
You will pay your canyoning guide with cash when you arrive at the meeting point.
What do you need to participate to this adventure canyoning?
Swimming trunks and sport shoes, like running shoes or tennis shoes, but do not wear bathing shoes . I will provide technical gear. You must have a sandwich and chocolate bars or your favorite snack and a 0,5 liter water bottle per person.
So now you can come for a bewildering experience at the very bottom of Riolan, the biggest canyon of Alpes Maritimes.
