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Activity Companies in Provence — 9 of Our Favourites

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canyoning in Provence

1. Bureau des Guides de Canyon, Castellane

Range of water sports and outdoor activities proposed by a professional guiding company.

Full and half day adventures in the rivers and streams of Provence - fun activities for everyone from the age of 7.

White water rafting, canyoning, rock climbing, via ferrata - full instruction given for beginners and experts alike.

a group of people doing via ferrata

2. Acro Pole Adventure, near Montelimar

In a forest of oaks on the banks of the Jabron, this company offers various activities for individuals or groups, with qualified instructors and professional equipment for your safety.

Some activities (climbing, canyoning, hiking, adventure, via ferrata) are held in different locations. Enjoy an unforgettable moment in the heart of the canyon: jumping, climbing, swimming and sliding, or perhaps share an experience with family or friends, clinging to the cliff 60m high and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. Acro Pole Adventure is open all year.

Aventure et Nature Watersport, La Palude sur Verdon

3. Aventure et Nature Watersport, La Palude sur Verdon

The vastness and richness of this protected site offers an extraordinary dimension to sports such as rock-climbing and canyoning.

Whether beginner or expert, you can share this mythical place climbing on the limestone of your dreams, get carried away by the winding waters and jump, slide and abseil down waterfalls in the deep wild canyons.

Walking, swimming, jumping and floating in emerald-green water to discover this unique scenery with its wonderful erosion features.

Also on offer are climbing, canyoning, swimming trips and adventure circuits around the wonderful Gorges. Prices vary depending on activity, enquire for more details.

Bureau des Guides des Baronnies, Buis les Baronnies

4. 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.

Caminaterra Activity Company, Vedene

5. 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.

A man in a kayak is going down a river

6. Nice Rafting, Breil-sur-Roya

For those looking for an adrenalin rush, Nice Rafting is the place to go to!

Under the supervision of qualified guides and on the best rivers of the southeast France, discover an array of white-water sports such as rafting, canoeing, kayaking, hydro speeding or canyoning.

Half day and day trips are on offer.

Mountain flying and climbing

7. Roc n' Vol Activity Company, Verdon

Offers climbing, canyoning, via corda, multi-activities, tandem paragliding flights, a paragliding course, hiking and fly, hiking in the Verdon, snow-shoeing.

Air Eau Terre Nature Activity Company, Breil-sur-Roya

8. Air Eau Terre Nature Activity Company, Breil-sur-Roya

This company are based in Breil sur Roya and offer a huge range of outdoor sports and activities for groups and individuals.

They can organise days out and experiences for canyoning, via ferrata, mountain biking, hiking, snow shoe walks, hen and stag parties, birthdays, team building and seminars.

From April to October and just 1 hour inland from Nice, open 7 days a week from 9am-9pm.

Raft with 7 people in white water

9. Les Guides Action and Aventure, Aiguines

A team of state qualified guides sharing their enthusiasm for great outdoor activities with you.

Canyoning, Rafting, Potholing, Climbing, Trekking and more... in the stunning gorges du Verdon (deep canyon) and/or the nearby Calanques of the Mediterranean Sea.