Verdon — Castellane to Pont de Soleils
Verdon · Alpes-de-Haute-Provence (04), Alpes du Sud
Grade
III
Type
gorge · dam
About
Classe II-III. The friendly pre-canyon section of the Verdon through emerald water and pre-gorge scenery, ~2h30 of class II-III wave trains alternating with calm pools. Entirely dependent on releases from the Chaudanne dam above Castellane - on release days the river rises quickly then stabilises at an ideal flow. Popular commercial rafting/canoe run; a good way to sample the Verdon without the Grand Canyon's commitment. Season: Dam-release dependent (EDF Chaudanne/Castillon): July-August releases typically Tuesdays and Fridays; spring releases more frequent - check EDF lâchers d'eau schedule Gauge reference: EDF Chaudanne release info-line / verdon-info lâchers schedule; no useful public Vigicrues gauge for the reach
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