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Write to usEasy to access and located near Ajaccio, Richiusa Canyon offers a very pleasant descent featuring all the ingredients of Corsican canyoning: jumps, water slides, rappels, succession of natural pools and zip-line.
Richiusa Canyon is one of the must-see canyoning destinations in Europe.
This gorge is carved into the granite massif of Migliarella, cutting into the mountain to a depth of around one hundred meters. The natural pools that make it up are perfectly shaped, the water is crystal clear and takes on emerald colors.
This exceptional natural environment is the ideal playground for canyoning enthusiasts.
The descent is accessible to everyone, you don't need canyoning experience to enjoy the activity. Children from 9 years old will be delighted to discover this wonderful site, which presents no major difficulties.
However, being able to swim is mandatory to fully enjoy the descent.
The most physically demanding and difficult part is the approach hike to reach the descent starting point. You should allow between 45 minutes and one hour of hiking on a mountain trail to reach the canyon. Some passages are quite steep and require good physical fitness, notably a tedious ten-minute climb up a very steep scree slope. However, don't give up – the effort is truly worth it.
The descent is very fun and varied, you'll encounter all the ingredients of canyoning.
Jumps are of course never mandatory, you can bypass them or take advantage of them. The highest jump in Richiusa measures 7 m and many smaller jumps dot the course.
A rappel descent is located in the first third of the course, giving beginners the chance to try out a very fun aspect of canyoning.
The water slides of Richiusa are very well-known; you'll discover 7 superb water slides during your descent.
The descent of Richiusa Canyon lasts approximately 2 hours, with the total activity taking half a day.
You will be equipped with a high-performance wetsuit, helmet and harness.
The safety and proper execution of the descent are entrusted to a canyoning professional. All monitors on our team hold a state diploma, guaranteeing a successful activity.
Supervision: by a state-certified canyoning instructor
Participants per instructor: 12
Level: beginner-discovery canyon (good physical fitness recommended)
Age: from 9 years old
Season: April to October
Total activity duration: approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Approach hike: between 45 minutes and one hour
Descent: 2 hours
Return hike: 20 minutes
Maximum rappel height: 10 m
No jump is mandatory
We ask participants to be in good physical shape, to be able to swim, and to have no health problems.We remind you that canyoning is a whitewater sport that takes place in a specific natural environment and that accident risk remains present despite instructor supervision.Please note: sunscreen use is strictly forbidden in rivers and canyons
The canyon is located in the Migliarella massif near the village of Bocognano.
Road access:
from Ajaccio: 45 min
from Porticcio: 40 min
from Corte: 45 min
from Ile Rousse: 1 hour 45 min
from Sagone: 1 hour 10 min
Meeting point:
The meeting point is located in the village of Bocognano at our Canyoning base "Cors'Aventure" - see map
A unique site, a succession of natural pools carved in granite
Crystal-clear water worthy of the most beautiful lagoons
A canyoning descent just 45 minutes from Ajaccio
The comfort of a canyoning base on-site
The ability to adapt each obstacle to participants' levels and preferences
Great variety of obstacles: jumps, water slides, rappel and zip-line
The option to choose beginner or advanced descent based on your preference
Guides trained and specialized in this canyon
Complimentary neoprene gloves and socks at the beginning and end of season
Ultra-grip canyoning shoe rental
