Gorges du Loup canyoning guide

Behind the Riviera, the Gorges du Loup deliver one of France's most photographed canyoning days: a sequence of clean jumps, long natural slides and a big rappel, all within easy reach of Nice and Cannes. It is justly popular, which means it can be crowded, but the quality of the obstacles keeps drawing people back.

Highlights

Long natural toboggans
Clean, photogenic jumps
A big signature rappel
Easy access from the Riviera

The approach

A moderate walk-in leads from the parking area to the canyon entry, with a return path back up the valley afterward.

The descent

The descent strings together slides and jumps with a notable rappel that can reach around forty metres. Several jumps are committing and must be inspected for depth; the slides demand correct body position to avoid injury.

Good to know

Very crowded in peak summer — go early
Always check pool depth before jumping
Some sections are guided commercially; expect groups

Before you go. Grades and conditions change with water levels and seasons. Treat this page as orientation, not a route topo, and go with people who know the canyon or a qualified guide. Read the safety basics first.

Gorges du Loup

Highlights

The approach

The descent

Good to know

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