The Gard is a nautical paradise for all water sports lovers with canyoning still being the region's most popular activity. The stunning natural beauty of the Cévennes and its surrounds makes the 30e regiment the most visited tourist destination in Occitania. Anyone seeking thrills will choose the route that best matches their needs among the several canyons with different morphologies and geologies. Jumps, abseiling, slides, passageways via siphons, and the prospect of swimming in white water are all on the menu, making your aquatic trip a pleasant and active experience.

Canyoning in the Gard can be done by a novice, an amateur or a pro because of the different routes available. So regardless of what category you belong to, you will be able to find something that meets your needs. The Gard has many canyons and is easily available to everyone, including the youngest and those perfect for experts, with more difficult barriers and paths that necessitate prior knowledge. Canyoning is an outdoor activity that is always dependent on the weather and the rivers that pass through the narrow gorges or ravines.

Where to go canyoning in the Gard?

• The route from Soucy to the Gorges of the Cévennes: The Soucy route, which begins in Saint-Jean-du-Gard and leads to the Cévennes Gorges, is a popular tourist destination in the department. Indeed, with a low level of difficulty, the route is suitable for all levels of experience and is ideal for your first canyoning experience. If you're with your family, keep in mind that children as young as eight years old can join without any prior experience. This canyon takes 3 hours to traverse, plus a 10-minute approach walk and includes a natural slide, optional leaps (up to 10 meters), and swimming through hot water courses, with a splash zip line at the end of the route for maximum excitement. Although this route is 3 hours long, we have half-day and full-day options to allow you to completely enjoy your activity, including picnics. This canyon, located 1h30 from Montpellier and 12 hours from Alès, is a must-see in the Gard, especially if it's your first time trying this fascinating sport.

• The canyon of the Orgon waterfalls: Thrill-seekers and adrenaline junkies will enjoy one of the most stunning routes in the Aigoual massif. It is a benchmark for experts because of its extreme challenges, waterfalls, limpid, and rappels. It's only an hour's drive from Montpellier, and the descent needs reasonable physical fitness. In any case, our partners will provide you with everything you need, both in terms of equipment and instructions, to ensure that you get the most out of this experience. The famed Icarus slide, where you just cross your arms and add weight to enjoy one of the best descents in the south, is the canyon's unique feature and what makes it a must-see. You will be treated to a one-of-a-kind experience in nature, with plenty of opportunities to laugh! Now is the time to book the package that best suits your needs.

• The Bramabiau Canyon: The Bonheur Stream is properly named since it provides one of the strongest transmission feeling experiences. Indeed, after travelling through this canyon, you emerge at the Abime de Bramabiau, a 70-meter-high hole with a succession of leaps and slides, including the legendary Man slide.

• Shell: This descent, which begins with a 10-minute approach walk down the stream and lasts 3 hours, is only 1 hour from Milau, which makes it ideal for a canyoning expedition of over half a day. If you prefer to take breaks during the course, excursions for the day are also available. This ensures that you experience the maximum thrill at the Canyon du Bonheur. Just like its name, this outing promises you mountains and wonders.

• The Tines Canyon, near Nîmes: Last but not least, the Tines Stream! A spectacular and wild setting welcomes all water sports fans and a fun and amusing course awaits you: jumps up to 10 meters, abseiling, natural slides, and even a hike, all conveniently located between Montpellier, Alès, and Millau. You may even encounter some marine species here. What's great is that the barriers on the route are totally circumventable, and you will be amazed throughout the activity, given the Cévennes granite gorges that will take you around. The location and activity are within everyone's reach, accessible to all ages and with no expertise required.

You will become one with the nature of the Gard, and the sensation of feeling refreshed reserved for you through the shower and hot water of the canyon is incomparable. Canyoning is a great way to get away from the stresses of regular life. So come explore the Tines waterfalls with your friends and family and learn about one of France's most enjoyable water sports.

When is the best time to go canyoning in Gard?

Canyoning is generally done in Occitania from April to September; giving you six months to experience the thrills of this desired white water sport.

Tell yourself that you can leap up to 10 meters while surrounded by the famed Cévennes mountain range, where the Saint-Jean-du-Gard course is built. The canyoning route we mentioned also applies to the duration of each route, as barriers have a significant role in determining the amount of time spent descending. You can choose between the following options: half-day or full-day options, individual, group, or even special 'family' packages, which you can select based on your schedule and availability.

If this is your first experience, you will be accompanied by our state-certified canyoning instructors. They will give you a proper introduction to this discipline as it should be, through the Tines canyon or the Soucy course, for example. If you are already familiar with this sport, then take this opportunity to increase your skills. You can hike through the Orgon waterfalls or the Bramabiau canyon, both of which have slightly challenging routes.

The list of deals on our portal contains all information particular to each canyon. Don't put it off any longer; rally your buddies and schedule your next adventure today!