The Verdon in Provence: sporting activity, nautical activities, canoe, mountain bike, water sports, hang-gliding

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If you are sporting or a looking up to take a sporting activity, there are many possibilities in the Verdon. Here you can do white water sports (canoes-kayaks, rafting...), nautical activities (water skiing, catamaran sailing...), air sports (hang-gliding, hot air baloons...), rock climbing and different types of circuits...


Rafting		Horse riding		Canoe kayaking

Nautical and white water sports
With its numerous water spots and lakes the region counts many nautical bases where one can indulge in sailing, water skiing or rowing for instance. The Verdon however is most famous for its white water activities ; canoeing, kayaking, canyoning, rafting, tubing...
These activities require professional guidance - contact the professionals !
Aqua Viva Est : 12, bd de la République - 04 120 Castellane - www.aquavivaest.com
Aboard Rafting : 8, place de l'Eglise - BP 19 - 04 120 Castellane - www.aboard-rafting.com

Fishing
This preserved environment is a paradise for fishing... Carps, trouts, pike are plentiful. Don’t forget your fishing permit.
Fédération des associations pour la pêche (French Fishing Association)
Tel : 33 (0)4 92 32 25 40

Mountain biking and cyclo-touring
Whether it be on the road or on the country paths, you will have numerous possibilities to ‘get on your bike...’.
There are a great many cycling clubs as well as organisations which specialise in setting up circuits. Find out more.
Details of Mountain Bike clubs - Tel : 33 (0)4 64 50 48
Regional Committee of cyclo tourism - Tel : 33 (0)4 92 35 57 56


Fishing		Circuits with donkeys		Rock climbing

Walking and horse riding circuits
The dozens of kilometres of paths (both signed and unsigned) are an invitation to discover nature and go for circuits on horseback. Some families may appreciate the possibility of hiking with a donkey.
Circuits Guides: consult the list
Horseback raids: consult the list

Rock climbing
Whether you are a beginner or very experimented, you will find in the Verdon exactly what you require. The big routes are amongst the prettiest in Europe. There are also medium sized cliffs which will allow you to begin or else to make progress around the areas of Digne, Annot, Volx, Castellane, Quinson...
Services: consult the list