Orpierre dry canyon (Hautes-Alpes)
Duration : ½ day
France, Southern Alps
Level : beginner
from 45 € / p. from 4 to 6 persons
Infos & Booking
Description
Join me for a guided hike and rappel in a dry canyon above the village of Orpierre in the Hautes-Alpes department.
Enjoy a unique, fun, and sporty activity, perfect for the All Saints', Christmas, winter, or Easter holidays! This experience is ideal for families, friends, or groups of children aged 10 and up. In the heart of the Provence Baronnies, you will discover canyoning without a wetsuit!
This activity offers a complete experience:
- A fun hike in a wild natural environment.
- A playful exploration of karst landscapes and Provence nature.
- Exploration of narrow passages and a canyon sculpted by erosion.
- Rappels, fixed ropes, and a short zip line for everyone to enjoy.
In a dry canyon, a wetsuit isn't necessary: a helmet, harness, and ropes are all you need.
The route is safe and supervised, guaranteeing a friendly, secure, and exhilarating experience.
The activity lasts approximately 3 hours and the route is suitable for people who have never done canyoning before. Participants must be at least 10 years old. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any medical concerns.
If you want other adventures in the region, I also offer:
- the Marmites du Diable aquatic hike in the Buëch valley,
- the Rif Lauzon canyon or the Rabou canyon between Gap and Veynes,
- caving in the Fountarrasse near Lus-la-Croix-Haute and
- exploring the Resurrection cave in the Agnielles gorges.
Program
- Choice of morning or early afternoon departure, for approximately 3 hours of activity.
- Activity available from October to May.
- Meeting point: Tourist Office parking lot in Orpierre.
- 20-minute approach walk.
- Two and a half to 3 hours canyon descent.
- 5-minute return walk to the parking lot.
The price includes
- Supervision by the canyoning instructor.
- Technical equipment necessary for the practice of canyoning: harness, helmet and ropes. But also suitable backpacks to carry your snacks and water bottles.
The price does not include
- Return transport to the parking lot in Orpierre, one hour drive from Gap and 30 minutes from Sisteron.
- Sneakers or mountain boots (shoes in good condition that fit well).
- Comfortable, soft clothes that can get dirty (tracksuit, leggings and fleece, etc.).
- At least 1 liter of water (plastic bottle) for 2 people.
- Snacks.
- A lanyard if you wear glasses.
- An elastic band to tie back long hair.
- Anything not mentioned in "The price includes".