From Argelès, the canyons are in the Têt valley: the Llech 55 minutes away, the Castellane 1 h 05. Leave in the morning and you're back in the afternoon for the beach.
Times are from central Argelès. The Llech at Prades and the Tautavel and Vingrau cliffs are 55 minutes away; the Castellane, the caves and the via ferrata at Villefranche-de-Conflent 1 h 05, the Thuès hot-water canyon 1 h 20.
Approximate driving times from the centre of Argelès-sur-Mer, without traffic.
Argelès lives by its beaches and campsites, and a canyon trip fits in without sacrificing the day. Meeting times are in the morning: including the drive, you're back by early afternoon.
The Llech, 55 minutes away, is the area's sporty canyon: a dozen giant slides and jumps of up to 9 m, from age 14, recommended for people who have done canyoning before. The Castellane, 1 h 05 away, is gentler: natural slides and jumps of 2 to 5 m, all optional, from age 7. Both run from June to September.
On very hot days, the Villefranche-de-Conflent caves, at around 14 °C, are 1 h 05 away; the Souterrata via ferrata starts from the same car park.
Trips start in the morning. Allow about an hour's drive to the meeting point: leave early and you're back in Argelès in the afternoon.
The Castellane, from age 7, is just over an hour away: it takes a full morning, but it's the only canyon open to children aged 7 to 9.
It's essential for canyoning, but you don't need to be a strong swimmer: basic comfort in the water is enough. No jump is compulsory.
On site, most trips fit into half a day. Allow the whole day for Exploration Canalettes, Aquatique En Gorner, Merveilles En Gorner and Grande Voie de Vingrau.
The Llech near Prades, about 55 minutes away: a sporty canyon from age 14, recommended if you've done canyoning before. For beginners, the Castellane, 1 h 05 away, is open from age 7. Both run from June to September.
Yes, the Castellane, from age 7, about 1 h 05 from Argelès. Natural slides and jumps of 2 to 5 m, all optional.
At the start of each route, making your own way there: Prades for the Llech, the Prades swimming pool car park for the Castellane. The exact spot is in the programme on the route's page.
From October to May, the classic canyons are closed. The Thuès hot-water canyon, 1 h 20 away, caving and via ferrata stay open all year.
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