• Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
  • Canyoning in the Pyrenees
Val d'Azun / Hautes-Pyrénées

Canyoning in the Pyrenees

Réf : PBSSIY

In summary

  • Sports
    Canyoning
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    Levels

    Canyoning
    Beginner
    For those who can swim and wish to discover canyoning. The choice of locations and the instructional approach are tailored to introducing and learning the activity. Obstacles (jumps, slides, etc.) can be bypassed.
    Intermediate
    For those who have already tried canyoning and love the activity! You have already completed a few canyon descents and are comfortable in an aquatic environment. You will be able to hone your skills in rappelling, whitewater swimming, and navigating more technical sections.
    Confirmed
    For experienced participants. You have a solid grasp of basic techniques and are looking to explore more technical canyons. You will perform longer rappels and higher jumps.
    Advanced
    For regular canyoners. You are comfortable in complex canyon environments. You wish to tackle advanced technical challenges, such as overhanging rappels and narrow passages.
    Expert
    For canyoning enthusiasts. You are experienced in the sport and looking to push your limits in extreme canyons. You will tackle vertical rappels and technical sections requiring great agility.
  • Destination
    Val d'Azun / Hautes-Pyrénées
  • Age
    From 18 - 65 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    46.45 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Prepare to experience total immersion in the heart of the most beautiful canyons of the Pyrenees. This week-long trip takes you to discover the prestigious Gavarnie Valley, an exceptional territory listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and crystal-clear waters.

For this week of disconnecting and adrenaline, you'll be settling into Camping Envergure , an ideally located base camp for exploring the region's most beautiful canyons. These include the iconic Saugué canyon with its rappels overlooking the cirque, the dynamic descents of Héas or Gèdre, and even the Tourettes canyon in the heart of the Cirque de Gavarnie.

On the agenda: rappelling under waterfalls, sliding down granite slides polished by time, and jumping into pools of pure water. In the evening, you'll return to the friendly atmosphere of the campsite to share your day's adventures around a campfire or barbecue, with your eyes fixed on the mountain peaks. A perfect blend of fresh air, sport, and camaraderie in the heart of the Pyrenees!

The highlights

  • A group of 6 maximum
  • The Gavarnie valley encompasses many of the most beautiful canyons in the Pyrenees.
  • Supervision provided by a guide who has been training canyoning professionals for 15 years
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Sport

Level

Canyoning

Intermediate

Levels

Canyoning
Beginner
For those who can swim and wish to discover canyoning. The choice of locations and the instructional approach are tailored to introducing and learning the activity. Obstacles (jumps, slides, etc.) can be bypassed.
Intermediate
For those who have already tried canyoning and love the activity! You have already completed a few canyon descents and are comfortable in an aquatic environment. You will be able to hone your skills in rappelling, whitewater swimming, and navigating more technical sections.
Confirmed
For experienced participants. You have a solid grasp of basic techniques and are looking to explore more technical canyons. You will perform longer rappels and higher jumps.
Advanced
For regular canyoners. You are comfortable in complex canyon environments. You wish to tackle advanced technical challenges, such as overhanging rappels and narrow passages.
Expert
For canyoning enthusiasts. You are experienced in the sport and looking to push your limits in extreme canyons. You will tackle vertical rappels and technical sections requiring great agility.
For those who have already tried canyoning and love the activity! You have already completed a few canyon descents and are comfortable in an aquatic environment. You will be able to hone your skills in rappelling, whitewater swimming, and navigating more technical sections.

The expert's opinion

This course is aimed at sporty people wishing to spend a week canyoning.

In figures

Canyoning

  • Average duration/day: 4h30

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band : 1 supervisor for 2 to 4 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Régis
Régis

I propose to share my passion with you in the canyons I know best, those of the Gavarnie Valley. We are fortunate to have some of the most beautiful canyons in the Pyrenees in this valley.

Management

Security

I have been a trainer for canyoning guides as an associate trainer at the CREPS of Vallon Pont d'Arc for 15 years.
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
  • map

    The technical fundamentals and canyon of Geu

    • Transportation Minibus - 00h40 - 30km
    • Activity Canyoning
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Accommodation Camping
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner not included

    The morning will be devoted to establishing the technical fundamentals:

    1. presentation and distribution of materials
    2. The knots
    3. Handrails
    4. the disengageable reminders

    In the afternoon we will go to the Geu canyon, to begin implementing the basic techniques.

    Day 1

Accommodation

⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
  • ⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5
⛺️ Camping - Days 1 to 5

You will be staying at Camping Envergure, a mountain campsite equipped with a kitchenette, hot shower, and composting toilets. It is possible to sleep in a tent (shared 2-person tents are available for rent) or in a campervan.


The campsite invites you to enjoy an authentic mountain experience in a pristine natural setting. Designed for an intimate atmosphere, it can accommodate up to 10 people . This self-catering site features a charming gypsy caravan equipped with a functional kitchen , a hot shower , and a composting toilet . Tent pitches are just a short walk away, accessible only on foot, while a car park is located approximately 100 meters away. Enjoy total immersion in nature, far from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Access

Departure
Arras-en-Lavedan, France
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
Arras-en-Lavedan, France
Day 5 - 17h00

Arrival at the campsite is possible on Sunday evening from 6:00 PM.

Departure from the campsite is possible on Saturday morning before 10:00 am.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGare de Lourdes

Lourdes train station is 30 minutes from the campsite.

A free transfer is available from Lourdes train station: Sunday evening at 7:00 pm and Saturday morning at 10:00 am.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Activities
  2. Camping accommodation
  3. Transportation to get to the practice sites
  4. Practice equipment

The price does not include

  1. Meals
  2. Personal expenses

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Camping equipment rental : CHF38.00 / person
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Notre partenaire local emmène les voyageurs à la découverte de la nature sauvage des Pyrénées. Son camping permet de prolonger l'immersion en passant des soirées conviviales au coin du feu, en pleine montagne.

Les journées organisées par notre partenaire local, que ce soit en canyoning, en spéléologie ou en randonnée, sont l'occasion idéale d'aller à la rencontre d'un environnement préservé. Grâce à son expertise du terrain, il propose une exploration active et authentique des paysages pyrénéens.
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