1.Canyoning of the Wolf Gorge

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $2,016Our pick

Canyoning in Provence’s Wolf Gorge near Nice: learn ropes and rappels, ride natural slides, and choose optional jumps, with guides and gear included.

“Les Gorges du Loup is really stunning. Booking our spots was straight forward via WhatsApp. The directions to meet our guide Jeff were simple to follow with a shaded area to park our car. Jeff was great, very knowledgeable and talkative. I had done canyoning before but it was my wife’s first time so there were a few jumps she didn’t do. All in all a great day and memorable experience I highly recommend.”

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2.Canyoning Annecy Angon Discovery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $72

Canyoning Annecy Angon Discovery in Talloires-Montmin. Small group, certified guide, 1h30 descent, swims, rappels, and photos included.

“Canyoneering was a wonderful experience with adventure and a fantastic guide. Romain was knowledgeable and fun to be around. I went with my 9 and 10 year old kids and they had a blast. Highly recommended trip!!”

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3.Bocognano: Corsica Richiusa Canyon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 128 reviews · 3h 30m · from $76

Beginner canyoning in Corsica’s Richiusa Canyon from Bocognano. Emerald pools, jumps, slides, waterfall and caves, with included gear.

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4.First canyoning in Grenoble in the Vercors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 111 reviews · from $68Best value

First-time canyoning near Grenoble in the Vercors. Small-group half day with slides, 10m abseils and 6m jumps, led by friendly pros.

“The canyoning tour was cool. We had a nice group and our guide Marvin was relaxed and open. Everybody could get his/her own level of excitement. Also the canyons and nature were beautiful.”

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5.Corte Region: Fun Canyoning Verghellu

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 101 reviews · 3h 30m · from $70

Fun canyoning in Corsica’s Verghellu Canyon near Corte, with jumps, slides, waterfall descent, and a zip line, guided for ages 10+.

“Es war ein tolles Erlebnis! Unsere Guide Paulin war super aufmerksam, führt sicher und umsichtig durchs Gelände und kann überall Alternativen aufzeigen, wenn man nicht rutschen oder 4-8 m springen möchte. sie kennt dort gefühlt jeden Stein genau :). Eine kleine Seilrutschen-Stelle gibt es auch. insgesamt vielseitig und total lustig! ein bisschen Kondition sollte man mitbringen!”

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6.Sports canyoning in the Vercors near Grenoble

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $90

Guided sports canyoning in the Vercors near Grenoble, with wetsuit gear, English briefing, and a thrilling Ecouges canyon mix of rappels, jumps, and slides.

“Awesome time with our guide Marvin. Definitely not for the fainted heart, as some drops are quite high, but my son Ben (11), went from very scared, to this being the highlight of his trip to France.”

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7.Propriano: Baracci Canyon Beginners Canyoning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 94 reviews · 3 hours · from $70

Beginner canyoning in Corsica near Propriano: jumps, rappels, ziplines, a waterfall descent and ancient caves, all with full gear in 3 hours.

“abenteuerlich und spassig. Guide mit guter Laune ung gutem Englisch”

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8.The Grand Canyon of Europe and Its Lavender Fields Small group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 81 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $167

Take a small-group day trip from Nice to Verdon Gorge and Provence lavender fields, with hotel pickup, waterfall entry, and scenic stops.

“Mainly went for the lavender fields but loved the trip to see the Gorge du Verdon more! Our guide Alex even took us to swim down in the lake the gorge flows into. A beautiful day!”

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