Gorges de Daluis

Funny aquatic descent through the 'grand canyon’ of the Gorges de Daluis. More than a real canyoning descent it's an amusing swim among really high red rocks.

 

Difficulty: v1 a5 II
Period: july to september
Length: 4 km about
Alt. difference: n.a.
Rope descents: none
Bolts: n.a. - 1993
Duration: 2h 15' descent
Shuttle: 10 km
Equipment: lifejackets

 

Access
lower:
: leave highway at Nice St.Isidore and take the national road N202 heading towards Digne - Grenoble rising up along the left bank of the Var. Go on the road until the foritfied village of Entreveaux and after about 6 km turn right onto the D2202 (road of the Gorges de Daluis) and reach the village of Daluis; park the car near the river.
upper: go on the gorges road until the second bridge on the right (Pont des Roberts) and park the car, at about 85 km from Nice.

Approach: at the Pont des Roberts wear the wetsuits and the jackets and follow the water way.

Coming Back: when the gorge ends and becomes wider go on until the parking.

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