Do you dream of experiencing unique emotions during your next vacation in France? From canyoning to paragliding through a helicopter baptism, many activities can make you feel chills in the four corners of the hexagon. To help you make your choice or simply give you ideas, we suggest a selection of 10 thrilling activities to try during your vacation in France.
#1 Canyoning
Among the most popular thrill-seeking activities at the moment, canyoning allows you to combine several sports and get as close as possible to nature. Canyoning consists of evolving in a canyon. Depending on the characteristics of the canyon, you will therefore have to walk, swim, jump, climb, slide down natural slides or even rappel down walls. This activity will offer you a wide range of sensations and you will be able to truly be in communion with nature. Know that there are canyons of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, we advise you to do your research in order to find a course suited to your skills. Also always be accompanied by a professional to have fun in complete safety.
There are many remarkable places to practice canyoning in France. Among the most famous, we recommend, for example, traveling to the Alpes-Maritimes. There you will find some of the most beautiful canyons in the country like the canyon of the Maglia. You can also explore magnificent canyons in the Hautes-Alpes, in Corsica, in the Gorges du Verdon or in Lozère among others.
#2 A helicopter baptism
Another thrilling activity to try, we advise you to treat yourself to a helicopter experience. For this activity, the advantage is that you do not particularly need to be athletic. The other major advantage is obviously that you can marvel at magnificent landscapes at the same time as you feel intense emotions.
With a multitude of sumptuous natural landscapes, France is a superb country to fly over for your helicopter flight. From Mont Blanc to Mont-Saint-Michelof many exceptional sites can be seen from the sky as you wish.
For your helicopter baptism, note that we recommend that you choose a remarkable site in France to keep memorable memories of your flight. Whatever your choice, we advise you to discover the Sport Découverte site, leader in helicopter baptisms, in order to be well supported during your adventure. This specialist offers many destinations and you can therefore enjoy your experience in the region of your vacation.
#3 Paragliding
Paragliding is an ideal activity to give you thrills in flight. For your paragliding baptism, you will in fact be accompanied by a professional. You will only have to take advantage of the exhilarating emotions what this discipline and incredible landscapes provide that you will fly at low altitude. To practice paragliding, we advise you to choose a vacation in the mountains. For a remarkable experience, a paragliding flight in the heights of Lake Annecy is one of the best options.
#4 The parachute
For even stronger sensations, we suggest a parachute jump. Here too, you can be accompanied by a professional but we advise you to have a strong heart. In a parachute, you will jump from heights, going down will be dizzying and the thrills will be guaranteed. The Gironde around the Arcachon basin offers remarkable spots for skydiving. Many other sites welcome you to experience a unique adventure. So don’t hesitate to contact the French parachuting federation to discover this activity before you start.
#5 Rafting
Another thrilling activity to practice in many places in France, rafting consists of go down a section of river who understands rapids in a submersible boat. The advantage of rafting is that it can be done with several people per boat, which allows you to experience sensations together and create memorable memories. To try the experience with family, friends or enthusiasts, we suggest, for example, joining the Verdon gorgesone of the best rafting spots in France. The Gorges de l'Allier or Isère also offer great opportunities for sensational rafting descents.
#6 Snowmobiling
If you are looking for a thrilling activity for your next winter vacation, know that it is possible to snowmobiling in France. With this small motorized vehicle, you can gain speed on snowy tracks to enjoy a good dose of adrenaline. To snowmobile in France, the best option is to book your vacation in the Alps. From Alpe d'Huez to La Plagne via Méribel, many ski resorts in the Alps offer snowmobile excursions.
#7 Caving
Caving is an activity which consists of explore the underground. If it was long reserved for professionals, caving is now open to amateurs and numerous routes allow you to marvel in the bowels of the earth. This activity should obviously be excluded if you are claustrophobic, but otherwise you are guaranteed to experience great emotions. To give you the best experience, we recommend heading to the Dordogne or Périgord where there are many cavities. If you are looking for more information on this discipline, we also suggest you inquire directly with the French caving federation.
#8 The zipline
As travelers are increasingly looking for thrills, various giant zip lines have been installed in exceptional natural sites. With a speed that can sometimes reach almost 100 km/h, you will have thrills guaranteed on a zip line. You will also be able to admire the natural landscapes in a unique way. Know that to board the largest French zip lineyou have an appointment in the Alpes-Maritimes in the small Colomiane station. Its 2,663 meter long zip line allows you to enjoy a descent of more than 300 meters.
#9 The via ferrata
The Via Feratta is a laid out course on a rock wall to facilitate and secure progression. This activity makes complicated terrain accessible and allows you to enjoy strong sensations often above the void or the along a ravine. The via ferrata is strongly not recommended for people who are afraid of heights but allows you to experience magnificent emotions in complete safety if you are not afraid of heights. As you progress, you will also have the chance to benefit from sublime panoramas of nature. There are more and more routes in France but to take advantage of the best options, we suggest you find out about via ferrata options in the Alps.
#10 Bungee jumping
Among the thrilling activities that will give you the greatest thrill, bungee jumping is at the top of the list. In you throwing into the voidyou have the assurance of having a impressive adrenaline rush. Know that the highest bungee jumping spot in Europe is in France. To jump into the void 182 meters above the Artuby River, join the Chaulière bridge in the Var and take the plunge into exceptional nature.
Have you found the thrilling activity you want to try in France? Take inspiration from our ideas for visiting France and our ideas for cycling routes in France in order to choose a holiday destination suited to the practice of your sport and your desires.
