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Write to usFrom Corte: Follow the direction towards Ajaccio, 4 km after the village of Venaco, just before the Vecchio Bridge (large blue bridge). Small parking on the left.
From Ajaccio: Follow the direction towards Corte/Bastia. 3.5 km after the village of Vivario, just after crossing the Vecchio Bridge (large blue bridge). Small parking on the right.
Verghellu is a very complete canyon that will delight both beginners and athletes in Corsica!
Everything is in place to make shared moments "fun" and enjoyable while remaining very easy to access (beginner descent).
You will encounter the best canyoning obstacles: a few jumps of 2 to 8 m in height (avoidable), 2 to 3 natural water slides, 1 guided rappel on a 25 m zip-line.
It is a mountain canyon whose clear water will delight nature enthusiasts.
Verghellu is a very complete beginner canyon that will delight both beginners and athletes! It is a mountain canyon whose clear and crystalline water will delight nature enthusiasts.
Located in the Corte region, between the municipalities of Vivario and Venaco, it is one of the most beautiful canyoning routes in Central Corsica, very wild. For people staying in Balagne, the Calvi - Ile Rousse region, it is the closest and most accessible beginner descent.
You will encounter the best canyoning obstacles: numerous jumps in clear water pools, natural water slides, 2 guided rappels on zip-lines (15m and 25m). Easy to access, everything is in place to make shared moments "fun" and enjoyable in the magical setting of Verghellu Forest.
Children from 10 years old can participate in the descent without difficulty; they will be equipped with gear perfectly adapted to their size and will be captivated by the fun aspect of this canyon.
We provide all necessary equipment for the descent: wetsuit, helmet and harness. Expert canyoning shoes are available for rental; remember to reserve them when booking.
You will be accompanied throughout the course by canyoning instructors who know the site perfectly; these are true professionals who ensure proper execution and group safety.
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.
The canyon is located in the Verghellu valley, between the villages of Venaco and Vivario.
GPS coordinates N: 42.1955 / E: 9.1689
Road access:
from Ajaccio: 1 hour 10 minutes
from Ile Rousse: 1 hour
from Corte: 20 minutes
from Calvi: 1 hour 40 minutes
Meeting point:
The starting meeting point is at the Eiffel Bridge level between the villages of Vivario and Venaco, morning and afternoon.
