The source of the Verdon River is close to the col d’Allos hill in the Trois Eveches mountain range, flowing into the Durance river near Vinon-sur-Verdon, after traveling 175 km/108 mi. The most interesting part of this journey is found between Castellane and the Pont du Galetas, on the lake of Sainte-Croix. Floating for several kilometers, the Verdon Gorge becomes the borderline between the departments of Var in the south and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence in the north in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region.
The Verdon Canyon and the river itself offers various spots along the river for white water rafting and other outdoor activities in the Southern Alps. The phenomenal ‘playground’ of mountains and rivers stretches from the Côte d’Azur to the Verdon while Mercantour national parks will not let you down. Various schools would assist you no matter the level of your efficiency. Make a reservation for a group descent along the Verdon river, catch your breath by looking upside towards the narrow and steep sides of the Verdon Canyon.
It is recommended that you start from naval bases of Entrevaux and Castellane, in the heart of the Southern Alps! Full of thrills and spills, rafting is very popular activity in Verdon among friends who share the same team spirit in extreme sports.
The inflatable boat is supported by a crew of 4-8 persons max and maneuvered by the guide who ensures your safety. Whatever your white water experience or level of experience, you’ll enjoy this refreshing activity.
A small hike (one hour) for those who want to test the quad bike and discover St Pée’s surroundings with the panoramic points of view on the coast and the Basque nature and its valleys. Our runways adapted to the practice will allow you to live a moment strong in sensation!!!
Weak ones made uneven, small technical zones secured for those who want it, approximately 15 km, single or two-seater, accessible to all.
Our hike 3 hours revisited, with in extra a break at the heart of the village of Espelette, the discovery of the hot Pepper culture, a tasting of local products will wait for you to the Lorretik shop.
Hardly made uneven, technical passages, approximately 45 km, single or two-seaters, 3 persons minimum.
Driving our automatic quad bikes, you will leave alone or in a two-seaters quad, with a qualified monitor, his aim: to disorient you, make you roll in safety, and explain you a lot of things about our beautiful country.
On the tracks of the smugglers, a gourmand stopover will wait for you in a typical public house of the Spanish side. The Raid adventure is also a moment of sharing around a good table!!!
An ideal hike for your groups, between friends or in couple to live a day full in nature and sensations.
Uneven areas, technical zones, approximately 90 km, 5 hours and a half of quad, single or two-seaters, approachable to all.
Summer/Autumn 2017-2018
Europe
River Rafting, Wind Tunnel Flying & Outdoor activities in Aude, France.
July 2017-2018, September 2017-2018. 3 Days – air travel not included.
An original formula to spend a good moment between friends, a two hour trek in quad on our mountains, we shall run on beautiful technical and playful runways. We shall join our “camp” for the sunset.
Stop the engines!!! A break on our most beautiful point of view opposite the bay of St Jean de Luz and the Rhune Mountain, we shall look at the sunset on the ocean by savoring home-made tapas and local drinks.
Way down to the basis at nightfall, the head full of beautiful landscapes!
A strong moment and a beautiful memory…
Rise in altitude, technical areas, 35 km, single seater or tandem, minimum 4 people, accessible to all, 3 hours of activities.
Come to celebrate your birthday on our basis with your friends, our purpose is to please you with adapted quad bikes, playful exercises, a coherent progress. Everything is made to give pleasure to your future champions!!!!
Take your handlebars!!! 4 sessions of rolling :
A birthday party organized by our team with a birthday cake, drinks, candies and a little gift for your child.
Two hours long
4 children minimum
From 6 to 11 years old.
In the morning and afternoon on reservation.
For the activity please provide: sneakers, pants, long sleeves T-shirt, water, extra clothes.
In the same spirit as the 2 hour ride, our Escape Raid will bring you on the runways of crests overhanging the beautiful village of Ainhoa, in the heart of a mountain massif rich in landscapes, surrounded with animals and evolving on technical passages.
Trial zones will allow you to surpass yourselves and to test the capacities of the quad.
Uneven areas, non-mandatory trial areas, approximately 45 km, strong sensations, single or two-seaters, approachable to all.
For kids in search of sensations from 6 years … Discovery of the quad and its use, the techniques of bases, bend, slope under forms of playful exercises made by an instructor patented of state.
Take your handlebars!!! 4 sessions of rolling:
Two hours long.
1 quad for 2 children, maximum age: 11 years
Our opening hours:
Summer season: From 10 am to 12 am (meeting at 9:30 am)
Off season: In the morning and afternoon on reservation.
For the activity please provide: sneakers, pants, long sleeves T-shirt, water, extra clothes.
During the hike our instructors will help you have a beautiful progress and make you run on magnificent paths between mountain and ocean, many meadows of the Rhune Mountain where you can estimate the Basque nature with views on the Pyrenean foothills, St Jean de Luz’s bay and all the Basque coast.
The first part of hike takes place on St Pée’s heights between savage landscapes and green forest of eucalyptus and oaks and you will evolve on easy tracks where you will quickly assimilate the piloting of quads.
We shall come down again in the valley and our target will be the crests overhanging the villages of Sare and Ascain, “here the landscapes are rather lunar, wild horses and vultures took up residence there “; 360 degrees views on the coast and lands are waiting for you!!!
Concerning sensation, our mountains allow you to have fun driving the quads, rises, descents, paths of crests, under wood and many other surprises wait for you …
The ride quad, one moment of sharing and feelings!!!
Gone up at high altitude, technical passages for those who wish it, approximately 35 km, guaranteed, single or two-seater, accessible sensations to all.
Paintball in the Basque country is a Suspense activity for your holidays or weekend with friends or family.
Paintball is a tactical and fun sport, full of suspense between two teams on the same field with different games (Flags, Defending Mr. President, Attack – defense).
The parties are never the same, we create scenarios and themes that appeal to the team strategy, and the overtaking of oneself and especially many laughs and thrills with friends.
The game includes all equipment, launchers, paint ball, compressed air, and protective masks. Just come dressed with loose clothing and sneakers.
We look forward to seeing you in Lake Saint Pee, you will find yourself facing the Basque mountains, starting from the Rhune until Mondarrain, a natural setting where two paintball fields will be waiting.
Ideal for bachelor parties, girl groups, friends, sports clubs (Minimum group of 6)
Do not hesitate, join us at St Pee!!!
Conditions:
Minimum age 14 years (mandatory parental consent under 16)
Rate:
25€ for 200 balls
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