CANYONING AT GOURS DU RAY: A HIDDEN GEM IN THE GORGES DU LOUP VALLEY
The Gours du Ray canyon is a jewel nestled in the Gorges du Loup Valley, near Gréolières and not far from the famous Verdon Gorges. This canyon offers a complete and unforgettable experience, perfect for outdoor adventure enthusiasts.
This canyon truly has it all: walking, jumps, rappelling, and natural slides. After a short 5-minute downhill hike, you’ll reach the river. There, your guide will provide all the necessary instructions to start your adventure safely. The descent alternates between walking, aquatic passages, and technical sections, creating a fun and dynamic experience.
The canyon’s iconic large pool is perfect for repeated jumps, ideal for thrill-seekers or those looking to try out some acrobatics.
Whether you’re with family or friends, Gours du Ray is also suitable for children. With its wild atmosphere and pleasant water, it offers a less crowded alternative to canyons closer to the coast or the Verdon Gorges. If you’re after even more adrenaline with higher jumps, the aquatic hike in the Gorges du Loup is an excellent option.
If you’re ready to take on more demanding canyons, opt for a full-day adventure in one of the renowned spots like Bollène, Riolan, Barbaira, or Courmes.
Keep in mind that a slightly steep 30-minute uphill hike is required to return to the starting point. However, the breathtaking beauty and authenticity of this location make it well worth the effort.
The Gours du Ray canyon provides a pristine setting, far from tourist crowds, guaranteeing unforgettable moments in the heart of nature. It’s one of the best choices for a half-day adventure, alongside the Gorges du Loup canyon.
If you want to do more jumps I suggest you the canyon of the Gorges du Loup lower in the valley but it might be much more crowdy depending on the season and the day of the week.
Join us to explore the wonders of the Gours du Ray canyon!
booking :
Site access
The car park is located between the village of Gréolières and Andon, 3 km from the village of Gréolières. It’s a small car park on the side of the road, don’t pass too quickly…
EQUIPMENT TO BRING
For your canyoning outing, here is the necessary equipment to prepare:
EQUIPMENT PROVIDED
During your outing, we will equip you with the following gear:
MEETING TIMES
We will meet directly on-site at the time specified during your booking.
These times are provided as a guide, please refer to the specific details we will have shared with you during your booking.
ACTIVITY FLOW
You’ve booked? Get ready for about 3 hours of adventure with us!
The private guide package allows you to book a guide exclusively for your group, with no additional participants. Private bookings are available for your half-day canyoning adventure at a rate of €440 per guide. A single guide can accommodate up to 8 people. If your group is larger, you have the option to book additional guides.
PAYMENT METHODS
We accept the following payment methods:
For a half-day adventure, also discover:
ntroduction and discovery from 8 years old (>25kg) when the water level is low and the water is not too cold, provided you can swim well and walk between rocks. The Aquatic Hiking in the Gorges du Loup is ideal for groups, as each obstacle can be avoided, but there are plenty of jumps and slides for the more adventurous…
Beginning at 8 years old if you know how to swim and walk in river between rocks. A nice canyon just a little bit further than the one of the Gorges du Loup, with everything like jumps, slides and rappeling…
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The morphology of the Cramassouri canyon has significantly changed due to Storm Alex. Currently, there are no jumps or large slides, as gravel has filled all the pools. The descent is still possible, with a mix of walking and rappelling. We only offer this on request. If you’d like to experience it, please contact us.
A full day in the river: discover our longer routes:
From 12 years old. In the Gorges du Loup, for those seeking the most complete canyoning experience in the area, rappel descents up to 30 meters in the first part. Jumps and slides up to 10 meters in the second part…
Beginning at 12 years old if you know how to swim and walk in river between rocks. This is one of the most well known canyon on the French Riviera with everything like jumps, slides, walking and rappellings…
Beginning at 12 years old if you know how to swim and walk in river between rocks. A nice canyon just at the Italian border, turquoise clear water, really nice with everything you can want for canyoning…
Beginning at 12 years old if you know how to swim and walk in river between rocks. This is a narrow and wild canyon with everything like jumps, slides, walking and rappellings…
LESGECKOS is a group of independent guides who supervise sports and outdoor activities such as canyoneering, rock climbing and via ferrata between the Verdon Gorges and French Riviera, around Nice and all over the Côte d’Azur.
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