RAFTING DECOUVERTE
25 février 2016KAYAK SPORTIF
26 février 2016Kayak in the Var valley (Alpes maritimes 06) and the Verdon Gorges (Castellane 04)
The whitewater kayak is only 45 minutes from Nice.
Modern version of canoeing and kayaking, the inflatable kayak is ideal for an initiation.
The VAR, located at 45mn from Nice in the Alpes Maritimes 06, is the ideal river for beginners. This river allows to learn quickly the basic technics and of course a certified guide will show you the best ways and prevent any dangers. The Summer when it is too warm on the coast it is the moment to enjoy some refreshing in whitewater kayak.
A descent in kayak is also swimming and jumping in the river !
Playful and refreshing the kayaking is available for everybody !
THE VERDON GORGES is a family and contemplative rafting ride, the descent of the Verdon Gorges is more technical and sporty in kayak.
The route from Castellane allows a progressive approach to the kayak. The descent begins quietly and at the end of the route when you have a good mastering of your kayak, a beautiful rapid will allows you to keep an unforgettable souvenir of the Verdon Gorges.
After safety instructions, climb aboard your stable boat and follow your certified guide.
During the whole trip, the guide will give you some advices and will show you the best way to enjoy the course at its best. The certified guide will of course prevent any danger.
The initiation in kayak discovery is an essential step before being able to go for the more sporty kayak adventure.
Kayak discovery :
Var valley / Verdon gorges
- half day (beginers or sport person)
- In spring for the Var and july / august for the Verdon
The spring and the summer, the rafting « discovery » is possible on :
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The Var : from May till September
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The Verdon : only on july and august every thursday and friday on release of water of the dam.
With the equipment, the safety talk and the shuttle return matter approximately 3 hours
- 1H30 of descent on the river
- A shuttle in minibus is assured to drive you back to the starting point
Course nivel 2 passage 3
- Available to all
- Be able to swim
- From 12 years old
Recent equipment in standard european
- Complete wetsuit or shorty depending of the weather.
- Collective equipment : telephone and first-aid kit, waterproof bag…
The equipment is rinsed and desinfected in Bacterless after every exit.
- Closed sport shoes (obligatory)
- Swimsuit
- A bottle of water
Information : Payment / Transport / Photos
How to book ?
An advice, more details, please call
TEL : +33 6 63 25 49 97
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- Your number phone
- Name and number of person
- Your date
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- Your email and name
- Your number phone
- Number of people and date
- To book we need the height and weight of each participant for the size wetsuit. (how many meters and how many kilos)
Payment
Payment directly to your guide the day of activity :
- Cash
- Check
- No credit card NO CB
Transport
The meeting point is in front of the pub (bar-tabac) of the village of ROQUESTERON.
From Nice take the Var valleyD6202 towards Digne-les-bains.
At Charles Albert’s bridge cross Var river to the D17 towards Gillette.
Cross Gillette and continue to Roquesteron.
Transport in air-conditioned minibus :
- For group of 8 persons maximum
- Ex: Canyon de Barbaira, Gorges du loup, Via ferrata
- Estimate on request