Canyoning Pau

Canyons near Pau

Known for its famous Pic du Midi d'OssauThe Ossau valley in the Pyrénées Atlantiques is a a rich playground for canyoning. Whether you are a beginner or already have canyoning experience, we can offer you the route that's right for you.

For the beginners (and even initiates)The guide will take you on a tour of the Canceigt canyon at Béost and the Bious canyon at Gabas. If you are sportythe must-see Soussouéou canyon at Artouste, and the Cap de Pount and Cap de Pount canyons. Brousset in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park will leave you with unforgettable memories.

For the most experienced and lovers of sensations strongthe legendary descent of the Bitet canyon with a 35m abseil and a slide that can be ejected up to 10m. day or half-day.

All these canyons are around Laruns in the Ossau valley, yet their landscapes are extremely varied: narrow gorges for the Canceigt, series of basins in the Soussouéou canyonriver often open in the Bious canyon.

Canyoning at Bious?

The Bious canyon at Gabas, in the Pyrénées Atlantiques region, offers a fun experience to share with family or with friends. There are jumpss, the slides and abseiling in clear, cool pools and waterfalls. This canyon, just 20 minutes from Laruns and 1 hour from Pau, is ideal for water sports enthusiasts. beginners and those who prefer a more relaxed approach to the activity. Jumps are not compulsory and can easily be avoided. Access to the canyon is easy from the hamlet of Gabaswith a short walk along the road leading to the Lake Bious Artigues. The highlight of this canyon is the possibility of doing numerous jumps. There's also a 7-metre abseil and a large slide. A range of half day and whole day are on offer, with the option of picnicking in the canyon. The outing generally finishes between 4 and 5.30pm, with a quick return to the cars.

Soussouéou Canyon

The Soussouéou canyonlocated in the Ossau valley, offers an attractive experience with its crystal-clear, fresh waterits numerous jumps and slides. The descent of the canyon is punctuated by a continuing succession obstaclesoffering a sports and fun trail. The Soussouéou torrent is often compared to a water park, and originates downstream of the Artouste dam. The canyon can be explored by half day or a full day with Aventure Chlorophylle. The approach walk differs according to the option chosen, with the arrival point on the right bank for the half-day and on the left bank for the full day, after a walk along the river. cornice des Alhias. The slides are numerous and varied, with clear pools and challenging obstacles such as an 11-metre abseil. Despite the duration of the activity, participants often find it hard to believe that it's already over.

Adventure in the Brousset canyon in the heart of the Pyrenees National Park

The Brousset canyonlocated in the upper Ossau valley near the pass du Pourtaletoffers an exceptional canyoning descent. This 1.5 km section is carved out of soft limestone, with numerous "pans of giants". formed by erosion. The Brousset canyon offers obstacles adapted to sportsmen and womenwith handrails, abseils of up to 16 metres, optional jumps of up to 7 metres and a mountain atmosphere among the beech trees. With its natural flow, this canyon is generally accessible from the end of June. A day's canyoning includes a picnic by the water, a descent of around 4h30 and a shuttle by car to avoid walking along the road. Once the descent is complete, A Spanish tradition awaits participants with beers, tapas and olive oil at the border.