End of the canyoning season 2022

The canyoning season of this year 2022 is coming to an end. Although the temperatures are still mild, the same is not true for the water temperature. You will have to wait until May to enjoy the many canyons of the region again. However, it may be possible to practice this aquatic activity a little earlier, since the years are not alike. Indeed, it often happens that we can offer our canyons in mid-April. It depends on water levels, which are themselves dependent on winter and spring rains.

Canyon of the Ravin des Arcs north of Montpellier:

In any case, one thing is certain, from the month of May, we will be able to show you the canyons of Hérault and Gard. If the rains have been abundant, it will be possible to take you to the Ravin des Arcs canyon. This canyon is, in fact, only practicable after heavy rains in spring or autumn. For this year 2022, it was not possible to offer it because there was not enough rain. But we are not despairing for the year 2023.

This one consists of a gorgeous splash zipline and a spider-web abseiling through an arch. This place may remind some of the arche de vallon pont d’arc. To discover in a different way than what the favorite hike of Montpellier residents offers.

Canyon du Diable between Montpellier and Clermont-l’Hérault:

Even if the rains are normal for the season, it will be possible to practice the Devil’s Canyon near Saint-Guilhem le Désert. This canyon is perfect for discovering canyoning between Clermont-l’Hérault and Montpellier. Halfway between these two cities, it is located west of Montpellier. Although it is possible to offer this canyon throughout the season, the month of May is perfect for practicing this canyon. Indeed, the water levels can be relatively high there, which allows for a lot of water movement. A good approach to the floating technique. Suffice to say that this discovery canyon can then become sporty.

On the program of this canyon, so a lot of swimming in white water, jumps of up to 8 meters, a splash zip line and abseiling of up to 15 meters. Particularly fun, it is one of our flagship canyons, because it can adapt to many groups of heterogeneous levels. Indeed, all the workshops are bypassable. However and as said before, in May, it can be a bit sporty for some. To discover around Montpellier.

Canyon of the Orgon waterfalls in the south of the Cévennes:

For a slightly more wild and sporty canyon, there is the canyon of the Orgon waterfalls, to be done at the beginning of the season because it is only practiced until the end of June, or even the beginning of July, if the spring rains have been abundant or that there is an episode in the Cevennes in mid-June. Located on the southern flank of the Cévennes massif in the Gard, it is near Vigan.

As said before, this one is a sportier one, we find a little more walking there, both in the approach walk and in the progression of the canyon. A little more technical too, this one consists of several abseiling descents under waterfalls. Depending on the water levels, abseiling can become very technical, since in addition to managing the descent, you also have to manage the passage in the waterfall. A beautiful atmosphere allowing you to discover abseiling. This canyon also gives us a superb ejection slide, which is one of the flagship workshops of this canyon: “the Icarus slide“. A few jumps of up to 8 meters also line the course. To do for its wild atmosphere far from the crowd.

Tapoul canyon in the heart of the Cévennes:

And finally, we cannot write an article on the canyon in Occitania, without mentioning the Tapoul canyon. Rightly considered the pearl of the Cévennes, this canyon brings together all the workshops that can be found in the canyon. Abseiling, jumps up to 12 meters, splash zip line, progression under waterfall, slides. The route is sometimes banked which adds a crazy charm to the progression. This canyon is open from May until the end of September. For good water flows and if you are not too chilly, it is advisable to do this route in May-June. For more heat and a little less water (making the progression a little easier), the months of July and August are preferable. But then there be careful because there can be a lot of people because it is a victim of its success. Otherwise, to find a little calm, it is best to wait until September. Brief to discover for lovers of nature and sensations.

But while waiting for the month of May in order to be able to practice canyoning again, we are going to survey the cliffs of the Hérault and make you discover the via-ferrata around Montpellier. The closest are that of Thaurac, north of Montpellier and that of Vidourle, to the east towards Lunel. Perfect for stretching your arms a bit. If not for the canyon, appointment in May 2023…