7 days July-August
La Roya : the paradise of canyoning !!
Program:
Day 1: Saturday
The Roya and Nervia valleys are situated in the Southern Alps in the hinterland of the French
and Italian Riviera
The rail, road and airport networks from the UK to us are all very good,
so you have a big choice of how to get here. Fly to the nearest airports or take a train to the nearest train stations and then you either rent a car or make the transfer with us. Having a car in the valley is generally recommended.
We can arrange trains and rent cars for you or book flights.
We can also help with information and advice about airport parkings or airport hotels.
The nearest city is Nice, the nearest airport is Nice International Airport. the nearest TGV station
is Nice and the local train station is Ventimiglia (40mn from Nice)
By road Paris-Lyon-Marseille-Nice-Ventimiglia
Accomodation in a hotel or villa with rooms from 1 to 6 beds, bed linen provided, toilet bags not provided.
Choose your accomodation
Villa "Christophe": A villa situated at 1,2km from the village of Breil sur Roya.
Private area 6000m2, very calm, point of view over a olive trees.
3 rooms, 2 bathrooms , 2 wc, kitchen, terrace, balcony, private parking.
Hotel "la bonne auberge": in the center of Breil sur Roya
Very good food
Double rooms with bathroom and wc
Free parking at 100m from the hotel
Day 2: Sunday
Canyoning Maglia: difficult
Private microbus (10mn) to arrive at the entry of the Maglia, one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe !! Lots of jumps (maxi 12m) toboggans (one of 10m ), a unique experience in abseiling (maxi 15m) among others under a waterfall in a cave! Duration 4h, 10mn-walk to get there, back 20mn.
Picnic after the canyon (during the canyoning we take high-calorie food)
Canyoning is a sports activity allowing you to discover the fascination of deep waters: swimming in natural pools, abseiling in waterfalls and diving in crystal clear lake waters.
Day 3: Monday
Via ferrata Tende: difficult
Transfer to Tende (20mn) to Tende, a typical Ligurian village.
15mn-walk to the entry of the via ferrata
The itinerary starts through a series of terraces in light upward slopes. The scenery changes as you cross the "Nepalese bridges" that overlook the valley with a vertical climb over 100m, cable traverse (Tyrolean).... Duration 3hrs and a half, children under 12 are not allowed.
Day 4: Tuesday
Canyoning Barbaria: difficult
Private microbus (35mn) to the "Barbaria" called "Tropical Canyon" ideal for the month of April. Lots of jumps (maxi 12m) toboggans (one of 10m ), abseiling (maxi 12m). Duration 4h, 40mn-walk to get there, back 10mn.
Picnic after the canyon (during the canyoning we take high-calorie food)
Canyoning is a sports activity, allowing you to discover the fascination of deep waters: swimming in natural pools, abseiling in waterfalls and diving in crystal clear lake waters.
Day 5: Wednesday
Rafting Roya : less difficult
Transfer (10mn) to the River Roya.
We generally use 2-place-rafts called canoe raft or hot dog. But you can try the "airboat" which is a very funny and sporty individual raft. Your mini raft allows you to go down on one of the river: the Roya.
The mini raft is available to everybody, including children from 10 years old, accompanied by their parents. You must be a good swimmer however.
The descent lasts approximately 2 hours for 6 km.
Day 6: Thursday
Canyoning Santa Lucia: difficult
Private microbus (20mn) to arrive at the entry of the Santa Lucia near Pieve di Teco, a Medieval village famous for its red wine, the Vermentino!! Lots of jumps (maxi 10m), toboggans (one of 10m ), abseiling (maxi 15m)! Duration 4h, 30mn-walk to get there, back 10mn.
Picnic before the canyoning (during the canyoning we take high-calorie food)
Canyoning is a sports activity, allowing you to discover the fascination of deep waters: swimming in natural pools, abseiling in waterfalls and diving in crystal clear lake waters.
Day 7: Friday
Breakfast and return to the airport or the railway station
Dates:
2 - 8 July
9 - 15 July
16 - 22 July
23 - 29 July
30 july - 5 August
6 - 12 August
13 - 19 August
20 - 26 August
Difficulty: This sports activity is available to people in good physical shape with strong sensations guaranteed. The knowledge of the rope technique is not necessary. Your guide, who will always be at your disposal, will teach you in a short time. You must be a good swimmer however.
Equipment: The personal equipment should include: one pair of tennis shoes for walking in the water and one swimsuit. The rest of the equipment will be supplied according to the personal information you will give: your size and your weight.
Availability: from June to September
Group: Alone or with a group (1 guide for 8 every persons)
Price: 495 € per person in double room
Included: the guide, the equipment, the transfers , 5 picnics, 6 times half board in hotel or farmhouse, the insurance
Not included: the travel to Nice, the drinks.
Information - Booking: Phone/Fax : 0033 4 93 04 47 64
