Canyons & via cordata
in the heart of Corsica

Our spring canyons

Petra Leccia Canyon

98€ - Intermediate active - Canyon & electric bike
Canyon day trip
From 1 April -20 June 2025

U Branu Canyon

50€ - All levels
Canyon 1/2 day
From 1 April -20 June 2025

Our summer canyons

Verghellu Canyon

55€ - Intermediate
Canyon 1/2 day
From 21 June 2025

Tavignano Canyon

50€ - All levels - swimmer - jumper
Canyon 1/2 day
From 21 June 2025

Capelli Canyon

50€ - Family - Child
Canyon 1/2 day
From 21 June 2025

Canyon "Le Saut du Curé"

65€ - Swimmer - Jumper
Canyon day
From 7 July 2025

Vecchio Canyon

70€ - Intermediate active
Canyon day
from 7 July 2025

Canyoning and multi-activity holidays

Our ‘Les pieds dans l'eau’ canyoning holiday and a multi-sports holiday for nature lovers

Corsica's canyons and the Corte region

Discover the canyons and the region of central Corsica and its capital, Verte Corte

Special Canyon shoes

The loan of special canyoning boots has always been free of charge at Altipiani.

PRESENTATION OF CANYONING

Canyoning is a highly entertaining sporting activity, the ultimate nature sport. Descending a canyon involves jumping into natural pools.
– jumping into natural pools,
sliding down natural slides,
– swimming across cool, clear pools,
You’ll also have to abseil or zip-line across ropes.
You’re in Corte, in central Corsica, the other home of canyoning.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

We have classified the canyons into several ‘levels’.
These levels are always relative, as we are in a natural environment. The level of difficulty of the same canyon can vary according to the flow of the water. These levels are there to help you choose the canyoning that suits you best and to ensure you have a great time.
You can also consult us. We’ll guide you to the canyon that suits you best.

Family level canyoning:
This is the perfect way to share an unforgettable moment with your ‘little’ children. It’s perfect for young and old alike, who want to discover the activity without fear and in a fun way. The Capelli canyon is just like a ‘big one’, but with smaller obstacles.

The ‘All levels’ – ‘Intermediate’ canyon:
This is the ideal canyon for people who want to have fun while discovering a fun activity. We’ve equipped our canyons with the knowledge that some people don’t want to jump, abseil or slide. Don’t worry, there’s a second option for getting over the obstacle. The ‘all levels’ canyon is ideal for both the sporty and the contemplative. Designed for everyone, these outings will leave you with an unforgettable experience! The intermediate level is for people who are looking for the most difficult obstacles in an ‘All levels’ canyon, this is the canyon++.

The ‘Active Intermediate’ canyon:
This is a fairly long canyon trip. You don’t need to be an expert; we teach you the necessary techniques. The important thing is to be able to complete 5 to 6 hours of sporting activity. The descent of the Vecchio is a very sporting route because of its wild and difficult access. However, there are no compulsory obstacles: it is possible to jump from great heights, but all the jumps in the canyon can be avoided.
Above all, jumps and slides are NEVER compulsory in a canyon! On the other hand, you may have to use a rope to get over certain obstacles (zip line or abseil).
If you’re more of a contemplative type and not too daredevil, you can also go canyoning: you can enjoy the beauty of the canyon or accompany your family without worry. There are no major currents in the canyons we offer.
Canyoning is a water sport, so you’ll need to know how to swim.

Canyoning is the ideal outdoor activity for children. Jumping into pools, sliding down slides or abseiling are challenges that children can only dream of.
Altipiani has opened a special children’s canyon, the Capelli, accessible from the age of 5-6. Children must weigh at least 20 kg.
From the age of 10, depending on their sporting experience, children can tackle the Verghellu or Tavignano canyons.
From the age of 10-12, you can accompany your child on our most challenging canyons:
– the Vecchio
– the Saut du Curé,
– or Petra-Leccia.

In summer, we recommend the Verghellu, a canyon opened by Altipiani, an extraordinary site for beginners and experts alike! The Tavignanu, with its jumps and long pools in which you can swim or simply let yourself be carried along by the current.
For families with young children, the Capelli canyon is the perfect place to enjoy the peace and quiet. A special canyon descent for children aged 6 and over (minimum 20 kg)!
You can also discover our day canyons: the Saut du Curé, the canyon ‘Au mille saut’ for ‘jumpers’, and the Vecchio, a sporting and aquatic canyon with slides and jumps.
In spring, we prefer the Petra-Leccia canyon. Climb aboard Altipiani’s electric bikes and we’re off to the canyon itself. A unique experience. For families and others who don’t want to pedal, we suggest the U Branu canyon, with its abseils and jumps. The summer canyons are not accessible due to the excessive water flow.
Other canyons are also available à la carte.

Altipiani pays particular attention to its customers.
Whatever the canyon, discovery, initiation or sport. We provide you with real canyoning shoes free of charge.
We can provide you with canyoning shoes from size 29 up to size 48.
Our canyoning instructors are experienced, and we’ve been working with them for a long time. Our wetsuits and equipment are disinfected on a daily basis!

In the heart of the Restonica valley at Corte
A new via corda

The first and only via cordata, or via corda, in Corte in the Restonica valley was equipped in 2024 by Altipiani.
This vertical hike, known as the via corda, offers views that only a vertical hiker can contemplate.
The via corda should not be confused with a via ferrata, climbing or mountaineering. You will be linked by a rope to your guide, who will lead you along ‘paths’ that you could never have imagined when looking at these mountains.
You’ll use your hands to hold the famous taffoni, which have been carved out of Corsican granite to form natural steps to help you climb the rock. Sometimes, we have had to add a few metal steps to help you.
The via corda is accessible to children aged 7 and over and to anyone wishing to discover unique landscapes while climbing a mountain in complete safety.
Altipiani provides the equipment you need for the via corda: harness, helmet and lanyard.
The via corda Restonica starts at the Back of the Elephant, passes through the Grotto and is divided into two different routes: the via corda Restonica Taffoni and the via Corda Restonica Sphynx.

Via Cordata
Restonica Taffoni & Restonica Le Sphinx

From 47€.