A fabulous journey between tight walls and turquoise pools
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The Riolan Gorge is a major canyoning adventure on the Côte d'Azur, a true benchmark for thrill-seekers and those who appreciate extraordinary landscapes. It is considered one of the most beautiful canyons in the region.
20 mins
4 o'clock
14 metres
14 metres
2 to 7 metres
5 minutes
Located on the Municipality of Sigale, between Nice and Castellane, this spectacular canyon is set in the heart of the valley preserved from the Estéron.
Real fault dug in the limestone, the Riolan Gorge offers a unique immersion into a Grand décor vertiginous walls, Emerald waters briefs, narrow passages, sometimes less than a metre wide, and semi-subterranean environments resembling open-air caving.
The The descent is long, technical and varied. It alternates White water swimming, jumps, abseils up to 15 metres, natural slides and scrambling. A famous 14-metre slide is negotiated by abseiling into an impressive limestone letterbox. After a long, calm pool perfect for a break on sunny banks, the second part of the canyon becomes even more spectacular with several successive narrows.
The approach, lasting about 20 minutes, is along a forest path and then beside the Estéron river, before entering the clue. Exit is directly at the road bridge level, facilitating logistics after the effort.
The Riolan canyon is for a sporty audience, from 14 years old, in good physical condition. It is ideal for groups of friends, sports enthusiasts and families accustomed to outdoor activities., looking for an intense and unforgettable experience.
Guided by the professional instructors of Azur Canyoning, fully equipped and safe, you will experience an exceptional day of canyoning, far from the hustle and bustle of the coast, in one of the wildest areas of the Côte d'Azur.
A fabulous journey between tight walls and turquoise pools
Meet at 8:00 AM at the Riolan bridge car park, which is located after the village of Roquesteron, heading towards the village of Sigale.
Distribution of the necessary equipment by your guide (approx. 10 mins)
Car logistics, departure/arrival
Approach walk, approximately 20 mins
Equipment, hardware check and safety instructions (approx. 15 minutes)
Here we go for about 4 hours of descent
Return walk of approximately 5 minutes to the arrival bridge
Return of equipment (5 mins)
To make the most of your adventure, all technical equipment is provided:
To experience this in the best possible way and to fully enjoy the activity:
20 mins
4 o'clock
14 metres
2 to 7 metres
14 metres
5 minutes
These routes are a bit longer and therefore require better endurance. They remain perfectly accessible to anyone energetic, comfortable in their movements, and who enjoys physical exertion outdoors.
Not necessarily!
For our day trips, a good level of fitness is sufficient. Whether you are a beginner or already experienced, the most important thing is to want to get moving and discover wild landscapes.
The intermediate routes offer a more immersive and complete experience: the descents are longer and the obstacles (jumps, abseils) are a bit higher. Rest assured, your guide knows every nook and cranny and will adapt the crossing of obstacles according to your comfort and your desires at the moment.
No need to load your bags!
We are passionate about our region and will share our best local recommendations with you after your visit, suitable for all budgets.
Special cases: For the Bollène and Riolan canyons (longer routes), simply bring a bottle of water and some energy snacks (cereal bars, dried fruit or peanuts) to stay energised during the activity.
The most beautiful canyons of the Côte d'Azur
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