Canyoning in Spain

5 mountain destinations in Spain offer canyoning on Alpe Match, mainly in spring, summer and autumn. Compare them by altitude, season and price level, and see the services available in each destination.

5 destinations compared

DestinationVillage altitudeMax altitudeHiking trailsSeasonPrice levelServices
Saint-Lary-Soulan
Hautes-Pyrénées
791 m2,515 m150 kmSpring, Summer–2
Benasque
Aragonese Pyrenees
1,140 m3,404 m300 kmSpring, Summer, Autumn–1
Gavarnie-Gèdre
Midi-Pyrénées
905 m3,300 m–Spring, Summer, Autumn–1
Val d'Aran
The Aran Valley
974 m3,014 m300 kmSummer––
Vielha
Val d'Aran
974 m2,610 m354 kmSummer––
Compare Saint-Lary-Soulan, Benasque, Gavarnie-Gèdre

Canyoning in each destination

Saint-Lary-Soulan

Hautes-Pyrénées, Spain
White Water Sports (Rafting, Canyoning)CanyoningCanyoning & Rafting
  • Canyon d'Héas (Canyoning Excursion)Summer

    A thrilling half-day canyoning experience for adventurers. The Canyon d'Héas, located a short drive from Saint-Lary, offers a mix of jumps (optional, up to 10m), slides, rappels (up to 20m), and natural pools in…

  • Canyoning and Rafting in Aure ValleySummer, Spring

    Experience the thrill of white-water sports with guided canyoning and rafting excursions in the lively rivers of the Aure Valley, particularly the Neste d'Aure. Canyoning involves descending natural gorges by jumping,…

Full guide to Saint-Lary-Soulan

Benasque

Aragonese Pyrenees, Spain
Canyoning & Rock ClimbingWhite Water Sports (Rafting, Canyoning)Canyoning & Rafting
  • Adventure Sports Operators (Rafting, Canyoning)Spring, Summer, Autumn

    Several local companies offer a wide range of adventure activities, particularly during the warmer months. These include white-water rafting on the Ésera River, canyoning descents in nearby gorges (e.g., Barranco de…

Full guide to Benasque

Frequently asked questions

Where can you go canyoning in Spain?

Saint-Lary-Soulan, Benasque, Gavarnie-Gèdre, Val d'Aran and Vielha offer canyoning according to Alpe Match data.

When is the season for canyoning?

Based on the services listed in each destination, canyoning is mainly available in spring, summer and autumn. Dates vary every year: check with local operators.

Which canyoning destination reaches the highest altitude in Spain?

Benasque, with a maximum altitude of 3,404 m.

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