5-day introduction to canyoning in the Sierra de Guara
In summary
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Sports
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Duration5 days
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LevelAll levels
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DestinationSpain / Aragon
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AgeFrom 8 - 70 years
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CO₂-Emissions55.37 kg CO2
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Type of stayIndependent traveler
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Languages
Spanish
English
French
In a few words
Embark on an unforgettable stay in the Sierra de Guara , an ideal adventure for those who want to learn or refine their canyoning techniques in one of the world's best spots, boasting over 100 canyons. Explore the most beautiful routes in the Sierra de Guara, with their breathtaking panoramas and canyons that vary in both technical and aesthetic appeal . In a warm and authentic atmosphere in the heart of the natural park, you'll stay in one of our centrally located accommodations for optimal logistics and a complete experience. This trip is designed for family groups or adult groups seeking sporting adventures, unspoiled nature , and a friendly atmosphere . Combining exploration, relaxation, and sporting activities, this trip promises a unique experience, allowing you to disconnect in an exceptional setting.
The highlights
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Learning canyoning techniques with expert guides in the Sierra de Guara
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Varied and fun adventures full of emotion for beginner or intermediate audiences
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The friendly atmosphere of a sports camp in the heart of a natural paradise
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
The expert's opinion
Canyoning is open to all audiences on introductory canyons where you can discover the basics of each progression technique so that everyone can enjoy it.
Once the techniques have been acquired and with a minimum level of physical fitness, the possibility opens up to discover intermediate courses with challenges that are more or less optional depending on the individual desires and abilities of the participants.
A very good level of sport is an advantage for moving towards more physical courses, however mastery of techniques (walking, swimming, rappelling, opposition, jumping, fluid and safe progression...) remains essential to consider expert courses which are both technical and much more demanding.
In figures
Canyoning
- Average duration/day: 6h
Management
Expediciones and its professional canyoning guides have been pioneers of canyoning in the Sierra de Guara since 1978. We offer daily outings and tailor-made adventure trips for families, friends, companies, or youth groups of all levels, from beginner to expert: canyoning, Via Ferrata, climbing, hiking, rappelling, birdwatching, and multi-adventures. With Expediciones guides, you'll benefit from our unique expertise, the result of over 48 years of experience and more than 70,000 guided outings that combine safety, fun, nature, water games, action, and thrills, but also moments of relaxation, observation, interpretation, camaraderie, and mutual respect... The perfect recipe for unforgettable experiences.
Program
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Arrival and welcome in Sierra de Guara
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Upon your arrival, we will meet at the meeting point around 6pm or directly at the accommodation chosen for the entire stay which will take place in a star pattern.
After an initial debriefing on the on-site organisation and getting to know each other, you will settle into the accommodation with some free time before dinner.
Day 1 -
First day of canyoning: introductions and review.
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 20km
- Activity Canyoning
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After a good breakfast, we will meet at the meeting point around 9:30 am. The French-speaking guide will begin by explaining the instructions to follow, give you the technical safety equipment for canyoning, the picnics/snacks for the day and check your equipment.
Ready? Let's go for 5 to 7 hours of activity in one of the most beautiful canyons of the Sierra de Guara depending on the conditions at the time (Mascun, Formiga, Barrasil...).
Beyond the short hikes to and from the canyon and the first dips in incredible natural pools, we will discover together some of the legendary landscapes of the Sierra de Guara, its inhabitants (plants, birds of prey, etc.), and the main techniques for canyoning. We will explore this multi-element discipline combining water, air, and rock through workshops (abseiling lessons, etc.) and accessible challenges along the canyon descent.
In this canyoning paradise with over 100 canyons for beginners and experts, children and adults alike, there are thousands of challenges within the routes (always optional for the more adventurous, such as big jumps or siphons). Throughout your stay, you'll learn in small, homogeneous groups and progress at your own pace in each of the canyoning techniques you encounter: walking, swimming, rappelling, jumping, sliding, freediving, resistance, downclimbing, and other surprises... Under the watchful eye of your guide, who will accompany you throughout this "sports holiday-course," the idea is to have fun both individually and as a group, to learn, to enjoy yourself, to be amazed, and to progress safely with family or friends!
The activity typically finishes between 4:00 PM and 6:30 PM, and you'll return your equipment to base camp to dry. This will be the perfect time to head back to your accommodation to relax (a walk, a swim, a drink at the bar, or simply unwind) and enjoy some peace and quiet before dinner.
Day 2 -
Canyoning progression and improvement
- Transportation Minibus - 01h - 20km
- Activity Canyoning
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
After breakfast, you will set off on a superb canyoning route which will take you into an incredible new gorge in the Sierra de Guara to complement the skills acquired the day before.
Through a variety of canyoning challenges (always optional for the more adventurous) and fun games, you'll continue to improve your technical skills at your own pace. In the heart of stunning canyons, in a friendly atmosphere, a series of rock formations, waterfalls, crystal-clear pools, mineral corridors, and numerous aesthetic and sporting surprises await you! You have to experience it to truly appreciate it!
Back to camp and well-deserved rest to recover from the emotions while waiting for dinner at the accommodation.
Day 3 -
Aquatic apotheosis in a breathtaking canyon
- Activity Canyoning
- Duration of the activity 6h
- Accommodation Hostel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
To conclude this short canyoning course in style and take advantage of previous skills, we will go to the lower Peonera canyon, the Rio Vero or the Oscuros del Balces: magnificent, fun and very aquatic! Routes that will please young and old alike, both in terms of sport and aesthetics.
With your improved skills, surrounded by immense limestone walls, waterfalls, boulder fields, and other sublime pools, these legendary canyons of the Sierra de Guara invite you to take on a series of challenges: swimming, jumps, siphons, and numerous aquatic surprises. A true delight in magnificent settings that leave a lasting impression on all who experience them.
After these wonderful emotions, we returned to base camp to drop off the equipment before ending this magnificent day with the end-of-stay dinner.
Day 4 -
End of stay in Sierra de Guara
- Breakfast included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner not included
Final breakfast at the accommodation and the group disperses with their heads full of memories of a historic and unique canyoning destination!
Day 5
Note
For safety reasons, the guide reserves the right to partially modify the activity programs depending on weather conditions and/or conditions in the canyons that do not allow for a safe conduct of the activity.
Accommodation
Access
Go to the starting point
Located just a hundred kilometers from the French border, the Sierra de Guara is very close to the southern regions of France and the Pyrenees. Furthermore, to facilitate travel within the Sierra de Guara and to reach meeting points, we recommend using a car.
Allow 3 hours 15 minutes from Barcelona or Pau (via the Somport tunnel), 5 hours from Toulouse (via the Bielsa Tunnel) or 1 hour 20 minutes from Zaragoza.
Price details
The price includes
- Supervision by a professional guide, expert on the area and French-speaking, during canyoning activities
- Individual technical equipment (except shoes) and group canyoning equipment (neoprene wetsuit, helmet, self-draining canyoning bag, waterproof container, rappelling equipment if necessary...)
- Accommodation in rooms for 2 to 6 people with single or bunk beds, with private bathroom in a hostel in a typical Aragonese village in the heart of the Sierra de Guara
- Breakfasts, lunches and dinners (from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 5)
The price does not include
- Transportation to the meeting point and from the departure point of the trip (personal vehicle required)
- Transfers to activity locations
- Drinks (excluding water and wine included with dinners)
- Personal expenses and any tips for the guide
- Optional insurance
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Specifics
Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).
In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.
It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.
ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.
Equipment
Equipment provided on site
- Individual safety and mountaineering equipment necessary for canyoning (2-piece neoprene suits, helmets, harnesses, canyoning bags, waterproof containers, etc.) and group equipment (rope, first aid kit, etc.)
Equipment to bring
- Lightweight high-top shoes with a rubber sole (or tennis shoes) that are neither too thin nor too smooth for walking in rough terrain.
- Sports/hiking socks (for blister prevention)
- At least one swimsuit and some lightweight sportswear
- A 1-liter bottle made of sturdy plastic (like sparkling water bottles) that will get wet.
- A glasses attachment (it is possible to practice with contact lenses)
- An elastic band for long hair
- Sunscreen and a hat
- A complete change of clothes (hot and dry) and a towel to leave in the car!
- A second pair of shoes
Possibly
- Neoprene gloves or gardening gloves (if you have sensitive hands)
- A waterproof camera, a GoPro-type action camera, or a "special rugged immersion pouch for mobile phones"
- Swimming goggles
- Sunglasses
- T-shirt designed for water activities, Lycra type, to reinforce our wetsuits
Clothing to bring
- Clothing suitable for sports (lightweight/warm, not bulky enough to fit in a sealed container)
- Sports or hiking shoes
- Swimsuit (under the wetsuit during canyoning)
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