Canyons descent in Reunion island; is called has different names : canyoning, kloofing (SA), canyoneering (US), gorge walking, ghyll scrambling
Canyons like “Trou blanc“, “Bras rouge“, “Fleur jaune“, “Takamaka“, and “Trou de Fer” are well known and made Reunion island famous.
The fame of Reunion island in the world is partly due to the beauty of its canyons.
But they are only the visible tip of the iceberg, because there are many others canyons here.
Adventures Reunion provides you outings in the canyons of the island according to your wishes, but also taking into account meteorological and hydrological conditions.
You can also do canyons with little or no rope (depending on your ability). This activity is called “gorge walking“.
Canyons descent, who it will suit :
Families (starting from the age of 8 years.) / Groups of Friends / Individuals.
Canyons descent, abilities :
All persons must be comfortable in water. It is MANDATORY THAT PEOPLE CAN SWIM.
Canyons descent, required for activity :
- swim suit to wear under a wet suit
- towel
- snacks and drinks
- hiking shoes or sport shoes
Canyons descent, price includes :
- VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Technical equipment (helmet, harness, descender, carabiners…), wet suit
- Photos/videos
- Supervision by a professional canyoning guide with TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence.
- Professional liability insurance
Special fares : group price starting from 5 people, loyalty offer, student rate…
3 canyons LEVELS are available :
EASY : Canyoning for beginners/family, and canyon hiking.
No experience required.
MEDIUM : Athletic canyoning. No experience required but greater physical intensity.
DIFFICULT : Canyoning for adventurers. Experience required. Canyons on a long day or two days long. Technically and physically difficult, proven experience (canyon list already made) or outing in a MEDIUM canyon with us will be requested in advance to book the day.
Meeting places are easily reachable: see attached Google Maps image here below. Explanations, details and normal prices for each canyon are described following the map.
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EASY, GORGE WALKING
This is mainly aquatic canyoning with little verticality : hiking, swimming, jumps and slides.
Considerable advantage over most other companies; for this activity all high obstacles (jump, slide) can be optional. If someone is apprehensive towards an obstacle he can be safely lowered with a rope.
“Rivière des Roches ” canyon
“Rivière des Roches” canyon is a magnificent aquatic canyon in the east of the island, perfect for beginners and families.
- Beginners and family with child from 10 years old
- Style : aquatic
- Technical difficulty : + Physical difficulty : +
- Program : slides, jumps and swimming in a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 03 hours
- Rate : 55€ VAT included / person (group price 50€, and 45€ VAT included / person for childs from 10 to 12 years old) + 5€/person for a final zipline (you can do it again and again !!!)
EASY, CANYONS FOR BEGINNERS AND FAMILIES
Initiation or family canyoning.
“Sainte Suzanne” (Bassin Bœuf) canyon
“Sainte Suzanne” canyon is THE canyon for beginners and families !
Program : little abseil, jumps and tyroleans. Everything is optional and never mandatory.
- Beginners and family with child from 08 years old
- Style : aquatic / vertical
- Technical difficulty : + Physical difficulty : +
- Program : zip-lines, slide, jumps (never mandatory) and swimming in a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 04 hours
- Rate : 60€ VAT included / person (group price 55€)
“Langevin” canyon, Saint Joseph
“Langevin” canyon is an other canyon for beginners and families.
This one is aquatic. It is located in the south. of Reunion Island near Saint Joseph.
Program : Zip line, slides, jumps and swimming.
- Beginners and family with child from 08 years old
- Style : aquatic / vertical
- Technical difficulty : + Physical difficulty : +
- Program : zip-lines, slide, jumps (never mandatory) and swimming in a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 04 hours
- Rate : 60€ VAT included / person (group price 55€)
MEDIUM, CANYONS FOR SPORTMEN :
“Sainte Suzanne integral” (Bassin Boeuf) canyon
For those who didn’t have enough with the “Sainte Suzanne” classic canyon we continue on two more hours with slide, jumps, abseil, and a big final zipline.
- For beginners with good stamina and sportmen
- Style : aquatic / vertical
- Technical difficulty : + Physical difficulty : ++
- Program : zip-lines, slides, jumps (never mandatory) and swimming in a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 05 hours
- Rate : 75€ VAT included / person (group price 70€)
“Trou blanc” canyon, Salazie circus
“Trou Blanc” canyon is located in the Salazie area this is THE star canyon of the island.
A natural “aqualand” with slides, jumps and swimming in a beautiful and wild area.
- For beginners with good stamina and sportmen
- Style : aquatic
- Technical difficulty : + Physical difficulty : ++
- Program : a lot of slides, jumps (never mandatory), little abseils, and swimming into a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 05 hours
- Rate : 85€ VAT included / person (group price 80€)
“Fleur jaune” canyon, Cilaos circus
“Fleur Jaune” canyon is one of the great classic canyon of the island.
A sequence of abseils (including one of 55 meters !) in a marvelous mineral environment. The impressive track back overlooking the canyon will allow you to remember this beautiful descent.
- For beginners with good stamina and sportmen
- Style : vertical
- Technical difficulty : ++ Physical difficulty : ++
- Program : a lot of abseils, jump (not mandatory),.
- Duration : 04 hours
- Rate : 70€ VAT included / person (group price 65€)
“Fleur jaune” integral canyon, Cilaos circus
After having done the classic “Fleurs jaunes” canyon, the descent continues in the direction of the “Chapelle” and its awesome 96 meters pendular abseil !
The 96 meters pendular abseil.
- For sportmen
- Style : very vertical
- Technical difficulty : +++ Physical difficulty : +++
- Program : a lot of abseils, jump (not mandatory),.
- Duration : 08 hours
- Rate : 110€ VAT included / person (group price 105€)
“Bras rouge median” canyon, Cilaos circus
“Bras rouge” canyon is the most aquatic canyon of the Cilaos area. The “median” is its first part.
The program : abseils, slides, and jumps in a beautiful mineral environment.
- For beginners with good stamina and sportmen
- Style : aquatic
- Technical difficulty : + Physical difficulty : ++
- Program : slides, jumps (never mandatory), little abseils, and swimming into a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 04 hours
- Rate : 65€ VAT included / person (group price 60€)
“Bras rouge integral” canyon, Cilaos circus
After “Bras Rouge” median canyon we continue with “Bras rouge” inferieur canyon for more abseils and slides. Unique and superb !
The program : abseils, slides, and jumps in a beautiful mineral environment.
- For sportmen
- Style : aquatic / vertical
- Technical difficulty : ++ Physical difficulty : +++
- Program : slides, jumps (never mandatory), little abseils, and swimming into a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 07 hours
- Rate : 90€ VAT included / person (group price 85€)
“Grand Galet” (Langevin integral) canyon, Saint Joseph
After several abseils we reach the high point of the canyon, and the descent of the beautiful “Grand Galet” waterfall. And next we go on towards the “Langevin”canyon.
Program : abseils, zip line, slides, jumps and swimming.
- For beginners with good stamina and sportmen
- Style : vertical / aquatic
- Technical difficulty : ++ Physical difficulty : ++
- Program : abseils, slide, jumps (never mandatory), and swimming into a marvelous landscape.
- Duration : 06 hours
- Rate : 90€ VAT included / person (group price 85€)
CANYONS FOR ADVENTURERS :
“Dudu inf” canyon, Takamaka valley
The “Dudu inf” canyon is an excellent choice as a first canyon adventure in Reunion.
It’s a very beautiful canyon into the wild. A descent with and incredible end : a 95 meters pendular abseil !
And a return that will also leave you with memories !
Program : high abseils !
- For adventurers
- Style : very vertical
- Technical difficulty : +++ Physical difficulty : +++
- Program : high abseils, into the wild forest
- Duration : 08 hours
- Rate : 150€ VAT included / person
“Takamaka” canyon
The “Takamaka” canyon is a world famous canyon.
It’s an aquatic and vertical combination canyon set in fantastic landscapes.
The emotional key is the abseil in the “Mini Trou de fer” and its natural wave pool.
Program : high abseils, jumps, slides and swimming.
- For adventurers
- Style : first part vertical, second aquatic
- Technical difficulty : ++++ Physical difficulty : ++++
- Program : high abseils, jumps, slides and swimming
- Duration : 10 to 12 hours
- Rate : 160€ VAT included / person
“Trou de Fer” canyon
The “Trou de Fer” canyon is the MYTH that made canyoning in Reunion island famous all around the world. Adventure with a capital A.
Two days are needed to make the descent. The first day is the descente of the “Trou de fer” a succession of impressive high abseils. After an overnight bivouac, on the second day we cross the “corridor”, a spectacular and beautiful gorge.
In the dry season only, from June to October.
- For adventurers
- Style : first day vertical, second day aquatic
- Technical difficulty : +++++ Physical difficulty : +++++
- Program : high abseils, the first day, then little abseils and swimming the second
- Duration : 2 days
- Rate : 400€ VAT included / person
Of course this is only a small selection you can also descend using our company the canyons of “Voile de la Mariée“, “Bras Noir“, “Bras Piton“, “Bras Sec“, and many others that are more secrets. Contact us for rates and informations about these canyons.
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