The  Roya valley: The paradise of canyoning !!

Everybody knows the French and Italian Riviera from Cannes to Sanremo...

Discover the hinterland near the Mercantour National Park,

its crystal clear wild freh waters, hilltop villages, typical Ligurian gastronomy and its famous olive oil

Programme:

Day1:   

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 the farmhouse in rooms from 1 to 6 places, bed linen provided, toilet bags not provided.

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 2:  

Rafting Roya : less difficult

Transfer 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 3:

Canyoning Barbaria: difficult

Transfer (35mn) to the "Barbaria" called "Tropical Canyon" ideal for the month of May. 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.

Difficulty: This sport  activity  is available  to the people  in good physical form who will to  have strong  sensations. The knowledge of the rope's technique is not necessary. Your quide,  who is at your disposal, will  teach you  in the short time.  You have to know how to swim well.

Equipment: 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.

Availability:  from April to October

Group:  Alone or with a group (1 guide for every 8 persons)

Price: 215 € per person. (In 2- or 4-bed-rooms) (For singles extra charge of 25€/day)

Included: the guide, all activities and equipment, the transfers, 4 picnics,  3 times half board  in the farmhouse, the insurance

Not included: the travel to Breil sur Roya, the drinks.

 Information - Booking: Phone/Fax : 0033 4 93 04 47 64