Canyoning · Pyrénées Orientales
How to choose
Canyoning in the Pyrénées Orientales runs from 41 € to 109 € across 13 tours, with durations ranging from a half day to a full day. Three intensity tiers cover every level. Beginners and families: the Molitg-les-Bains canyon and the Thuès hot spring canyons are rated "Everybody welcome" or "Occasionally sporty", starting at 41 €. Intermediate: the Gorges du Llech offers multiple "Sporty" options between 55 € and 80 €, with sessions up to 5h of abseiling, jumps and waterslides. Advanced: the Cady and Taurinya gorges on the Canigou massif push into "Very sporty" territory with full-day descents up to 109 €. The clearest decision rule: match duration to your fitness. Half-day for a first contact with canyon water, full day if you want to feel the Pyrenean geology in full.
13 offers available
Our picks
Best value rush
Canyoning in the Gorges du Llech in the Pyrénées-Orientales
55 € for 5h of sporty canyoning in the Gorges du Llech with Canyon Canigou, the longest session at the lowest "Sporty" price point in this lineup.
Most intense
Sporty Canyoning in the Taurinya or the Cady Gorges, Pyrénées-Orientales
Exterieur Nature's full-day descent of the Taurinya and Cady gorges is the only "Very sporty" option in the Pyrénées Orientales, at 107 €.
Perfect initiation
Hot spring canyon of Thuès near Font Romeu
The hot spring canyon of Thuès near Font Romeu with Aventure Prehistorik is rated "Everybody welcome" and uses naturally warm water, making it the safest first contact with canyoning at 54 €.
Best for groups on a budget
Canyon of Molitg-Les-Bains, Pyrénées-Orientales
Exterieur Nature runs the Molitg-les-Bains canyon for 41 €, the lowest price in the region, in 3h with guides speaking French, English and Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the most intense canyon in the Pyrénées Orientales?
Is there a canyon suitable for people with no experience?
What makes the Thuès canyon unique compared to the others?
How long should I expect to spend in the canyon?
Which canyon gives the best rush for the price?
Do I need to speak French to join a tour?
Practical info
Season
May – September
Coordinates
42.6323°N, 2.4226°EEquipment
Operators provide wetsuits, helmets and harnesses. Bring swimwear to wear underneath, water shoes or old trainers with grip (no flip-flops), and a dry change of clothes for after. For full-day "Very sporty" descents like the Cady/Taurinya, add a small dry bag for personal items and high-energy snacks.
Getting there
Most meeting points are around Prades (Espace Alfred Sauvy) or Marquixanes, both reachable via the RN116 from Perpignan, roughly 45 km inland heading west toward the Canigou massif.
See also
Canyoning elsewhere
Other activities in Pyrénées Orientales
Updated on 3 March 2026