The Tavignano Canyon
History and myth - The Tavignano Canyon
Corsica’s second largest river rises near Lake Nino, where, according to legend, the Corsican druids met. It flows through the valley that bears its name, the Tavignano. The Tavignano canyon passes through Corte before emptying into the Tyrrhenian Sea at Aléria, the ancient Roman capital of Corsica. We’re going to discover a narrow gorge worthy of the most beautiful canyons you’ve seen in adventure films. The Tavignano is also the river where you’ll find the Saut du Curé canyon, which can only be done in one day. The Tavignano canyon is the lower part of the latter and can be done in half a day. You won’t learn the story of the curé, but you will enjoy this last narrow gorge where the jumps are terrifying for the faint-hearted and generous for the brave. You can also try your hand at psicobloc (deep water soloing). It’s simply a question of climbing over overhanging walls, using the water to catch you if you fall. Sometimes pitting yourself against others can be fun, and there’s no competition involved, just a moment to share an unforgettable day on holiday in Corsica.
Description of the Tavignano Canyon
The Tavignano canyon is for people who want to enjoy the river. In a magnificent gorge, we descend a river with huge pools. Some will float and do a few jumps, while others will swim in endless pools and do a multitude of jumps.
The height of the jumps is a subject that comes up frequently. In the Tavignano canyon, the question no longer arises: your fear will be your limit.
The second frequent question. How many jumps? Between a few dozen and a million, as my little nephew would say.
A treat for children, jumpers and contemplative types alike.
Level - All levels - Swimmer - jumper
The Tavignano is a canyon for everyone.
As with all our canyons, we ask that you know how to swim and be in good health.
The pools are several hundred metres long, so you need to be able to swim on your back and float 😊.
As for the jumps, there’s no obligation, we’ll be looking for obstacles on the banks.
Period - the aquatic nature of canyoning
After the snow has melted, we can take full advantage of the Tavignano canyon, before which it is reserved for experienced kayakers, like the Vecchio canyon.
We start descending it in mid-June. In summer, the canyon becomes a place where you can relax, float, jump and float again.
It’s a joy that makes you realise you’re on holiday. The real canyon in summer.
The Tavignano canyon
from 21 June 2025
You would like to book a descent of the Tavignano canyon.
Canyon du Tavignano
50.00€ 3 hours 20 minutes
The Tavignano canyon in private
from 21 June 2025
Would you like to descend the Verghellu canyon with a private guide? This is the most comfortable way to enjoy this activity at your own pace, as a couple, with family or friends.
With Altipiani, you choose the best time to make the most of your canyoning trip
Canyon du Tavignanu en Privé
410.00€ 5 hours
The Tavignano Canyon in pictures
Free loan of canyoning shoes
The free loan of special canyoning shoes is included in your equipment. Descending with special shoes gives you better grip at no extra cost!
FAQ - Practical info
50 € per person
Directly online, by Paypal or credit card
Bank transfer before the day of the canyoning trip
Only by cheque, holiday vouchers or cash on the day of the canyoning.
The Tavignano canyon in private 410€
3h30 – 4h00
10 minutes
15 minutes
All levels – Swimmer – jumper
Open to anyone who practises sport regularly.
Knowing how to swim is compulsory, you must declare any health problem, medical history, one-off or long-term treatment, accident, likely to affect your physical or psychological health, as well as any particular apprehension (vertigo, history, fears…).
From 8 years
A swimming costume
A pair of socks
Cereal bars, dried fruit
Bottle of water
Long-sleeved T-shirt, if possible, for the approach walk
Suncream is not recommended in the canyons – the fish will thank you – and you will have a neoprene wetsuit, which is totally unnecessary.
Special canyon shoes are always provided free of charge by Altipiani, and have been for 20 years.
