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CANYONING or descent of water canyons   What is a canyon ? It is a steep-sided gorge surrounded by impressive rock formations. With cascading waterfalls, gorges, pools of deep water surrounded by vertical rock walls and natural waterslides canyons offer some of the most spectacular and unspoilt scenery around. Canyoning is an exciting combination of walking, swimming and abseiling. It can also involve more adventurous moments like jumping into water pools and sliding down long waterslides. Canyoning is a sport quite unlike any other, combining physical activity with the discovery of some of the most secretive and spectacular scenery about. What equipment is needed ? Wetsuits 5.5 mm thick, rubber foot protection, helmets, harnesses, guide ropes, watertight cans, waterproof bags. We supply all the necessary equipment apart from swimming costumes and shoes. What level of ability is required ? Canyoning is a sport everyone can enjoy. For water-lovers of all levels of ability from the age of 8 !   We offer 4 courses of different levels, from the family outing to the more strenuous trips : Level 1 : (½ days or full days) Enjoy a taste of canyoning without abseiling. With no waterfall higher than 5m, all you need to do is jump or slide down the waterslide and there is always an easy way down the side of the waterfall. For the more adventurous, the same trip can be enjoyed with optional jumps 7 to 10m high including " toboggan d'Icare " etc. Perfect for a family outing as everyone can discover canyoning according to their own ability. Level 2 : (full days) Canyoning for beginners able to overcome the following obstacles : 2 to 3m jumps, abseiling down waterfalls 10 to 20m high. ½ hour walk to reach canyon, 4 hours maximum in the water. The chance to discover enclosed canyons. Suitable for the more sporty. Level 3 : (full days) You must already have experience in canyoning. 5 to 10m jumps, long waterslides requiring the right technique, abseiling over 30m or more. A 1 or 2hr walk may be necessary in order to reach starting point. Time spent in water may be more than 4hrs. A great tour for all enthusiasts with the possibility of visiting several canyons in one day. Level 4 : (2 days) Go all the way down " La Bendola ". A spectacular canyon! It is the largest known canyon in France. This canyon situated in our region is 15km long. Set in totally unspoilt natural surroundings. There are more than 30 waterfalls one of which has a 65m drop. Expect a lot of walking and swimming. Starting at an altitude of 2000-2003m the descent takes you to Saorge, 1400m lower. Two days descent : 10hrs on the first day, camping rough, 7hrs the following day, a total of 17hrs canyoning. You need to have an adventurous spirit and be in excellent physical condition ! For advanced and experienced canyoners seeking exciting adventure and unforgettable thrills.   Guide : you will be accompanied by our qualified and experienced guides with a state recognised diploma. Insurance : all guides have their own professional civil liability insurance including insurance for rescue, first aid, repatriation and legal assistance. Groups : special deals and specially organised trips can be arranged, with or without accommodation. Please enquire. Times and dates : Everyday from 1st April til 31st October. Leaving base at 9am for all activities except for canyoning level 3 leaving at 8.30am. Courses : as well as full days, we also organize 5-day courses in canyoning from Mondays to Fridays (with or without accommodation) a great way to learn the necessary skills and techniques and to explore some of the most beautiful canyons in the south-east of France. For groups of 6 people or more, we also offer courses in Corsica, the Balearic Islands, in Sierra de Guara (Spanish Pyrenees) and the Reunion Island. Access : RD6, towards Gorges du Loup up to stadium La Colle sur Loup. All Year - a half day - full day - training course       FEES (Euros)   ACTIVITIES Individuals more than 8 persons Aqua hiking ½ Day level 1 / Beginner 40 35 Canyoning ½ J level 2 / Discovering 45 40 Canyoning Day level 2 / Discovering 60 55 Canyoning Day level 3 / Sport 62 58 Canyoning Day level 4 / Expert 65 60 Canyoning Weekend with bivouac and grills 130 120 Canyoning Training Courses all levels/ 5 consecutives days or not 260 234 Adventure Canyon or Climbing ½ Day 40 35 Adventure Canyon Day 50 45 Caving ½ Day 45 40 Caving Day 55 50 Via Ferrata ½ Day 45 40 Via Souterrata ½ Day 40 35 Snowshoe Day 40 32       DESTINATION NATURE Richard Martinez 184, Avenue Paul Cézanne - Le Cottage C 06700 Saint-Laurent-du-Var Tel./Fax : 04 93 32 06 93 Renseignements/ Réservations: 00 33 (0)6.86.66.35.49 denature@aol.com   Les photos sont la propriété de Richard Martinez Déclaration Jeunesse et Sports N°: 94.06.04 Designed and maintained by Creative Media Productions - Copyright © 1999-2007     VERTICAL ADVENTURE or descent of dry canyons All year round - full days - courses For those seeking exciting thrills and adventure on an unforgettable trek, come and explore some of the most stunning canyons of Nice and Verdon. You'll come across totally unspoilt natural sites only accessible by foot and abseiling (no swimming involved). We offer various walks from instructive treks including abseiling skills for beginners (on easy canyons) to the more impressive vertical drops of the Verdon gorges.