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Things To Do in Provence — 3 of Our Favourites

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Caminaterra Activity Company, Vedene

1. Caminaterra Activity Company, Vedene

Location
Avignon

This company offers all kinds of activities, from climbing and pot-holing to canyoning, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and via ferrata.

There are plenty of activities suitable for groups, some of which take a half day and others a full day.

Depending on the activity you do, age restrictions apply, so please check when you enquire.

Ask for prices and availability.

Bureau des Guides des Baronnies, Buis les Baronnies

2. Bureau des Guides des Baronnies, Buis les Baronnies

This company offer guides for a wide range of activities both in summer and winter.

In summer you can try rock climbing, via ferrata, canyoning, paragliding, caving, hiking, trekking, high mountain climbing.

Summer activities can be organised for families with children, groups or individuals from half day to week long courses.

To book it is better to telephone during opening hours: 09:30-12 or 15:30-18:30. The office is open from spring to autumn, outside of this period you can contact the Baronnies Guides directly.

Indoor canyoning at Vesubia Mountain Park

3. Vesubia Mountain Park, Saint-Martin-Vesubie

Indoor fun for all the family, regardless of the weather on the outside. The new centre provides a unique experience for those wanting to try caving, canyoning and climbing.

Canyoning - A series of workshops at different levels, each equipped with a waterfall. The climb is via stairs and climbing channels with multiple difficulty levels. It includes slides 2.5m in length and between 1.5 and 3m free fall.

Caving - the route is 80m in length with 5 difficulty levels.

Climbing - the climbing wall offers some 36 ropes with multiple routes. The varying levels of difficulty are suitable for children and beginners, right up to more advanced climbers.

Swimming - a 25m swimming pool, plus an outdoor pool, paddling pool for kids, leisure pool with massage jets and even a beach. There is a fitness area, sauna and steam room.