Packraft
We meet at 10am in Castellane: briefing and meeting with the guide and all the participants. After a warm welcome in Castellane, we head for Lac de Castillon. This first day is a gentle mix of hiking and packraft sailing, perfect for getting to grips with your expedition boat.
In the evening, we stop off in the charming village of Saint-Julien-du-Verdon, on the shores of the lake. It's a peaceful first day exploring this unique region.
Today we start with a hike with our packraft in the rucksack that takes us to the ridges overlooking Lac de Castillon, where the views are breathtaking. After a two-hour walk, we reach a ruined village, a place steeped in history and perfect for a lunch break.
In the afternoon, we continue our walk towards Lac de Chaudanne. Here, we inflate our packrafts and glide across its peaceful waters. Swimming, jumping off the rocks for the more daring, and moments of relaxation are all on the programme.
Once the crossing is complete, we return to Castellane for a convivial evening and a night in comfortable bungalows.
On this third day, we propose a morning at leisure to explore Castellane, its lively streets and cafés, or climb up to the Roc chapel, with its breathtaking views over the valley.
In the afternoon, we'll explore the Gorges du Verdon from the water. If the dam is open, we'll descend by packraft from Castellane to the entrance to the canyon. If not, we'll set off on a water hike in the Samson couloir section.
After this adventure, we return to the Chalet de la Maline, a refuge nestling in the heart of the gorge, where we will spend the next two nights. In the evening, we take advantage of the chalet's welcoming terrace, one of the Verdon's warmest spots, to soak up the atmosphere.
After enjoying a hearty breakfast on the refuge terrace, we set off around 9am to explore the first isolated section of the canyon. A hike takes us to the water's edge, where we inflate our packrafts for an unforgettable descent. Between exciting rapids and calm sections, vertiginous landscapes of 700 m cliffs surround us.
A lunch break on a deserted beach will allow you to savour this unique setting. After completing the descent, a hike takes us back to the refuge for a warm evening in the heart of the canyon.
On this final day, we walk to the bottom of the canyon along a short path before launching our packrafts one last time. Between small rapids and quiet sections, the descent takes us down to Lac de Sainte-Croix. The tranquillity of the area contrasts with the majestic cliffs that still loom around us.
We end our adventure with a visit to the village of Moustiers-Sainte-Marie, a nugget of Provence, before returning to Castellane in the late afternoon.
I've spent́ a good part of my life with a paddle in my hand. Passionate about travelling, I set off with my kayak and packraft to discover the most beautiful rivers on our planet. I make a living from my passion by guiding my clients on the most beautiful French rivers thanks to the packraft.
You can get to Castellane by car, where you can park your car free of charge in the car park at the meeting point.
If you don't have a car, you should know that we're encouraging car-pooling between participants by creating a WhatsApp group 15 days before the start: an opportunity to get to know each other before you even start your expedition!
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