MAGLIA CANYON – ROYA VALLEY – ALPES-MARITIMES
The Most Famous Canyon on the French Riviera
For those who were fortunate enough to experience this canyon before Storm Alex, the Maglia was like this:
Maglia Canyon: An Unmissable and Spectacular Experience in the Alpes-Maritimes
The Maglia Canyon is simply one of the most beautiful and physically demanding in the Alpes-Maritimes, perfect for thrill-seekers and lovers of breathtaking landscapes.
A varied and dynamic course
This canyon offers cool, crystal-clear water, multiple jumps, impressive slides, and rappel descents, including one unforgettable inside a natural cave. What makes Maglia Canyon unique is its smooth progression: no downtime, the obstacles flow one after the other without the need for long walks in between.
From the very first minutes, you’ll be immersed in the action: a jump to start, quickly followed by a spectacular slide known as “the washing machine.” And that’s just the beginning of a four-hour descent filled with emotions and challenges.
Accessible from a convenient setting
From the upper parking lot, a short walk takes you to the river. After a detailed briefing from your guide, the adventure begins. Everything is designed to quickly immerse you in the experience, ensuring you fully enjoy every moment.
A reference in canyoning
The Maglia Canyon is more than just a descent—it’s an unforgettable adventure, renowned far beyond the Alpes-Maritimes. With its varied obstacles and fast-paced rhythm, it perfectly embodies the best that canyoning has to offer. If one were to imagine the perfect canyon, it would undoubtedly look like this.
Unfortunately, the canyon’s morphology has changed dramatically following Storm Alex. For now, there are no more jumps or large slides, as gravel has filled all the basins. Some parts of the canyon are now closed. In short, it’s not the same as before!
WHICH CANYON TO REPLACE THE MAGLIA?
A TOP ALTERNATIVE: THE COURMES CANYON
f you’re looking for an alternative to the famous Maglia Canyon, the Courmes Canyon is, in our opinion, the best choice. This course offers everything you could expect from a sporty canyoning adventure on the French Riviera: spectacular rappels, an impressive number of jumps, and exhilarating slides that will delight thrill-seekers.
The Courmes Canyon stands out for its diversity and intensity. It perfectly combines technical challenges and playful enjoyment, all in a breathtaking natural setting. It’s the ideal option for those looking for a sporty and unforgettable adventure in the Alpes-Maritimes.
Why choose Courmes? Because it embodies the spirit of sporty canyoning with an impressive variety of obstacles and guaranteed thrills!
For a half-day adventure, also discover:
Gorges du Loup canyon
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…
Gours du Ray Canyon - Gréolières
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…
La Ganière Canyon - Loup Valley
Beginning at 8 years old if you know how to swim and walk in river between rocks. A nice canyon to learn rappeling or abseiling, no jumps in this river but a nice walk in a wild environment…
Cramassouri Canyon - Tinée
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:
Courmes canyon - Loup Valley
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la Bollène Canyon - Vésubie Valley
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…
Barbaira canyon - Italy
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…
Riolan Canyon - Estéron Valley
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…