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INITIATION PACKRAFT COURSE

Objectives: To offer you as many sensations and discoveries as possible in a short period of time.

Course Schedule:

Day 1: Meet at 9 AM at our base in Castellane.

Welcome, coffee, introduction to the team and course schedule.
Equipment familiarization. Individual packing preparation.
Departure from the base on electric mountain bikes to follow the Lakes circuit.
Stop at the village of Ville with its castle and breathtaking view of the valley... And launch into the turquoise waters of Lake Castillon.
Picnic on Tipi Island.
Explore the lake, learn about the submerged village, swim, and relax.
Return to Castellane on electric mountain bikes around 5 PM.

Day 2: Meet at 9 AM at our base in Castellane and depart by minibus to reach a small beach on the Verdon River.

Inflate the packraft, check safety equipment (life jacket, helmet), and pack belongings in dry bags.
Safety briefing from the guide, navigation instructions...
Begin the packraft descent on the Verdon: After the lake, you will navigate the more turbulent waters of the river, admiring the impressive cliffs that shape its gorges.
During the journey, you can take breaks for photos, swim in the refreshing waters of the Verdon, or simply enjoy the incredible scenery around you.
The adventure continues until reaching the famous Point Sublime, a viewpoint offering a panoramic view of the Verdon Gorges. It's the perfect place for lunch and to enjoy the exceptional surroundings before continuing your exploration with the famous Aqua trekking..
The program for this trip includes swimming and floating in the Grand Canyon of the Verdon. And of course, jumps for the more daring among you.
Return on foot via the end of the Martel trail (passing through tunnels), then return to Castellane by minibus.

Program subject to change depending on the water flow of the Verdon

The sport level of this packraft adventure:

It is quite intense. The second day requires you to have energy and, of course, know how to swim. There will be navigation, walking, and Aqua Hiking. It's going to be a big day!

Technical prerequisites:

For the second day, you should know how to steer your boat: go straight, turn, and stop

Description Packraft : Packraft initiation course 2 days

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE COURSE:

Supervision by certified and experienced guides;
Technical equipment: Packraft, electric mountain bike;
Specific equipment: neoprene gear, helmet, life jacket, paddle, canyon bag;
All transportation: minibus, electric mountain bike;
Access to our base and all its amenities.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:

Your meals, picnics, and drinks;
Transportation to reach our base in Castellane or the activity starting point;
A swimsuit or shorts and a pair of water shoes for aquatic activities.

COURSE RESTRICTIONS:

Please contact us in the following cases:

You weigh more than 90 kg,
You are over 65 years old.

It is necessary, for the successful completion of your course, to be in good physical shape.

Localisation Packraft : Packraft initiation course 2 days

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.

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