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Top 5 canyoning spots in Martinique
Are you looking for an activity to do on the weekend or do you want to spend a fun moment with your partner or family ?
What if you choose canyoning in Martinique? Very popular activity with tourists, it’s the opportunity to jump into the water and reclaim the most beautiful landscapes of the island in a fun and surprising way!
Bathing suit ? Check. Hiking shoes ? Check. Water bottle ? Check. Let’s go for an unforgettable half day !
Canyoning in Martinique: What You Need to Know?
Things to know before starting canyoning in Martinique
• Hiking, climbing, rappelling, swimming, jumping: canyoning is a comprehensive activity and is accessible starting at 10 years old. • There are routes of all levels: adapt the difficulty to your level to ensure you have an excellent time! • If you're new to the activity, an experienced and certified guide ensures your safety from the beginning to the end of the route.
The best canyoning spots for young and old
The canyon of Absalon
The Absalon canyon is a very popular site for swimming and hiking. Abseils, slides and jumps: this course accessible to the whole family offers an immersion in the rainforest, near the Garden of Balata.
Do you like hiking? Discover the circuit of the Boucle du Vauclin.
Duration : 1h30 to 2h30
Location : Fort-de-France
The Mitan Canyon
Le Mitan is the perfect place for a first canyoning experience, ideal for discovering an activity in group, and why not surprise a friend who is having a bachelorette party?
Slides, jumps but also a wide variety of obstacles to overcome with a rope await you. And what better way to end the day than by flying over a pond on a zip line? A memorable end to the course!
Duration : 2h to 3h
Location : Morne-Vert
Canyoning at Saut du Gendarme
Who hasn’t heard of the Saut-du-gendarme, north of the Pitons du Carbet ? It is a must to discover canyoning on the island.
River walks, abseils up to 15 meters and swimming in pools await you along the way. Thrill seekers can be tempted by a 4 meter jump!
Duration : 2h30 to 3h30
Location : Fonds-Saint-Denis
The best spots for experienced canyonists
Canyoning at Saut de l’Alma
Welcome to l’Alma, one of the most beautiful waterfalls of Martinique, as well as the Gorges de la Falaise, in Ajoupa-Bouillon.
This very physical course does not prevent you from rediscovering the biodiversity of the Ile aux Fleurs through about thirty obstacles between slides, jumps, abseiling and rocks to cross.
Duration: 5 hours
Location: Fort-de-France
The Canyon of the Sisters
Get ready for a 20-minute water ride through the heart of the Montagne Pelée. There are no less than 35 obstacles awaiting the seasoned athletes.
A very complete course to fill up with adrenaline.
Duration : 4h
Location : Saint-Pierre
Canyoning is both a refreshing activity and a way to rediscover the most beautiful natural sites of central and northern Martinique.
Whether you are a great sportsman or simply a nature lover, this outdoor activity is ideal to recharge your batteries on weekends or to get the most out of your sensations!
For more information on canyoning in Martinique or to book a guide for your session, you can consult specialized websites such as the Bureau de la Randonnée et du Canyoning.
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