Description Canyoning : Canyoning - Gours du Ray

Natural Rock Slides and Emerald Swimming Holes

This specific canyon is highly popular for its "natural adventure playground" atmosphere. The river obstacles flow seamlessly into one another: customizable cliff jumps, smooth waterslides, and active river walking. It is the ultimate choice for those seeking a fresh, dynamic, and fun outdoor activity without heavy, technical vertical exposure.

The Gours du Ray is the perfect excursion for anyone wishing to discover canyoning with friends or family. Every participant will find their comfort zone, as the route does not present any major physical difficulties and all the main obstacles can easily be bypassed on foot.

The Technical Highlights : The route features a short 3-meter vertical drop followed by an angled 7-to-8-meter waterfall abseil. Because this main waterfall is inclined, it is not visually intimidating. Furthermore, if you happen to experience apprehension on the ropes, Alex can easily lower you down from below using a top-rope system (en moulinette).

The Little Extra : A stunning forested environment paired with exceptional water clarity makes this canyon an absolute invitation to swim and refresh during the beautiful warm season.

Trip Itinerary & Logistics

1. Meeting Point : Rendez-vous directly on-site in the Alpes-Maritimes department, right next to the village of Gréolières and the famous Gorges du Loup. Please note that we do not provide group transport vehicles for canyoning activities.
2. GPS Coordinates : * Decimal degrees: 43.7910, 6.9152                                      Degrees, Minutes, Seconds: 43°47'27.6''N, 6°54'54.7''E
3. Driving Directions : Reach the village of Gréolières, then take the D79 road following the direction of Andon. Park your car in the dedicated parking area located right at the entrance of the bridge crossing the "Haute Bruisse" stream.
4. The Schedule : Meet up with Alex, your professional guide, who will distribute your technical equipment directly on-site. The trip includes an easy 15-minute approach walk, a minimum of 2 hours of continuous white water action, and a 30-minute return hike out of the gorge.

Important Prerequisites & Gear Info

1. Information needed : Please make sure to communicate the height and weight of each participant beforehand so we can prepare your custom neoprene gear package.
2. What you need to bring : You only need to bring a swimsuit and a sturdy pair of lace-up athletic shoes (like running shoes or sneakers) that will go completely into the water.
3. Footwear Notice : It is absolutely mandatory to wear solid, closed-toe shoes with good grip. Please strictly avoid flimsy water slippers or plastic beach shoes, as they are entirely insufficient and unsafe for mountain canyoning terrains.

What our Adventurers say about this trip:

"Pure Pleasure!!"⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Canyoning today in the Gours du Ray near Gréolières! An incredible time with our guide Lola who was..."
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Localisation Canyoning : Canyoning - Gours du Ray

You can use this map to locate and calculate your route by clicking on the marker. The estimated time by Google is to increase by 20%, which corresponds to our small mountain roads.