VERDON EXPERIENCE
THE CANYONING GUIDES OFFICE IN CASTELLANE
Our team
All instructors are part of the Bureau des Guides de Canyonwhich is based at Castellane. A historical and physical presence to welcome you on site and answer your questions. First and foremost, we are a team of professionals with many years' experience who are specialists in our respective disciplines. In addition, we work together all year round to climb, set up or open new routes, explore canyons and caves and travel.
This mutual knowledge allows us to organise and work together seamlessly, with the aim of ensuring your safety, but in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. The diversity of our activities will ensure that you have the best possible stay in this region, which we know perfectly well from having been born here or living here. Our pleasure in guiding you is the same as your pleasure in taking part in our outings.
All the guides at the Bureau des Guides de Canyon are covered by public liability insurance. We are one of the few service providers to take out systematic personal accident insurance for you.
Lionel Catsoyannis
Already an "old climber", former competitor (a member of the French national teams for 6 consecutive years), Lionel has long been involved in caving, mountain biking, diving and finally climbing.
Lionel Catsoyannis
Already an 'old climber' and former competitor (a member of the French teams for 6 consecutive years), Lionel has long been involved in caving, mountain biking, diving and finally climbing. For the past 8 years, Lionel has been devoting his time to repeating old 'adventure terrain' routes and equipping new tracks in the calanques and especially the Verdon and Annot. On the strength of this experience and the diversity of his practice, he is also trainer of future climbing and canyoning instructors.
Diplomas:
- Master's degree in Sports Management
- BEES 1st degree climbing and canyoning option
Other activities and qualifications :
- Responsible for traditional climbing courses in Annot.
- Member of Mountain Rescue 04
- Regional competition opener
- Federal mountain bike instructor
- Federal canoe-kayak instructor
Eric Chauviré
A carpenter, Eric has retained all the rigour necessary for his reconversion to the construction of adventure courses and tree houses.
Eric Chauviré
A carpenter, Eric has retained all the rigour necessary for his reconversion to the construction of adventure courses and tree houses. Today, Eric concentrates his activities on canyoning and climbing. He is also a tireless cyclist.
Diplomas:
- BEES 1st degree climbing and canyoning option
- Bapatt Canoeing
- Bapatt mountain bike
- Bapatt Orienteering
Other qualifications :
- Canyoning equipment inspector (06)
Eric Vals
A university lecturer heavily involved in climbing and climbing equipment, Eric will keep his cool under all circumstances and surprise you with his legendary sense of humour and organisation.
Eric Vals
A university lecturer, but very much involved in climbing and equipping routes, Eric will keep his cool in all circumstances and amaze you with his legendary humour and organisation.
Diplomas :
- State climbing certificate.
Fred Campani
Fred has been with us since the beginning. He's a pillar in the noblest sense of the word, always in shape and a great teacher, Fred will help you achieve things you'd never imagine.
Fred Campani
Fred has been with us since the beginning, and is a pillar in the noblest sense of the word. Always in good shape, and a great teacher, Fred will help you achieve things you'd never imagine - that's his vocation. A former alpine hunter trainer, his life revolves around nature and cliffs.
Elise
Elise is the mainstay of the via ferrata in Puget. She's everywhere, at the reception desk with equipment and explanations, and at the end of the big zip line to help you!
Elise
Elise is the mainstay of the via ferrata in Puget. She's everywhere, at the reception desk providing equipment and explanations, and at the end of the long zip line to help you.
Elise used to work in schools helping young children in difficulty, but now she divides her time between the great outdoors, climbing and galloping in all directions, not just to help you with your via!
Adèle
Adèle will welcome you on the phone and in the office, and will make sure you have a good time in the region and that the level of activity is appropriate.
Adèle
Adèle will welcome you on the phone and in the office, and will make sure you have a good time in the region and that the level of activity is appropriate.
As soon as the office closed, she was on the rocks, training with a thirst for progress and experience.
