Presentation - Haut Jabron canyon
The Haut Jabron canyon starts near Peyroules and flows into the Verdon near Trigance. This 35 km long tributary has carved a beautiful canyon hidden within a forest. It's a geologist's dream. The water has dug some tight limestone canyons which are almost underground. The environment is simply wonderful. You can jump into blue water pools, enjoy natural water slides, safe climbing and 15m abseiling.
Level: beginners (familly, children)
Jumps et slides are not compulsory. Thus, everyone (families, children of 10+ and beginners) can enjoy this canyon depending on their own capacities.
Course of the day
The Haut Jabron canyon begins with a nice easy walk through the forest (about 30’). Then, it will be time for the wet suit, the neoprene socks, the harness and the helmet. Your guide will give you every technical instruction to safely go down the canyon. The descent will take about 1h30. It is full of obstacles with long walks in between them. At the end, you'll discover an unforgettable abseil. Walking back to the meeting point takes about 35’.
Where is the Haut Jabron canyon located?
It is located in the district of La Bâtie in the Alpes de Haute Provence region, 10 kms east of Castellane. The GPS coordinates of the parking lot are :
43.8086, 6.5936 (decimal degrees)
43°48'31.0"N 6°35'37.0"E (DMS).
From Castellane, take the Route Napoléon (Napoleon road) in the direction of Grasse. After the Col de Luens (Luens pass), turn right at the first crossroads, keep driving along this cul-de-sac for about 300m. The parking area is on your left.
Remarks
You can find the location of the meeting point on our map "location".
In Verdon Gorge, the roads are very smalls with a lot of turns. Take a couple of time more to get the meeting point.
The Haut Jabron Canyon on Google Maps.