Blue
Ravine Chaude Canyoning, Gourbeyre – Bassin Bleu
Duration: 3h30
Suitable from age 10
Meeting point: Local MonCanyon, Habitation Dain – Mont Carmel, allée des Samanas, Saint-Claude
The MonCanyon base is at the end of a private lane, on the bend of the main road just after the Vito petrol station (a long avenue of royal palms, with an old white plantation house at the very end). Park on the concrete spaces opposite the club's blue pick-up. Please arrive a few minutes before the meeting time: your guide will be waiting for you there with the gear.
- 3h30
- From age 10
Description
In the heart of Guadeloupe National Park, at the foot of La Soufrière, the descent of the Ravine Chaude in Gourbeyre links abseils, slides and jumps before ending in the Bassin Bleu, one of the most beautiful pools in southern Basse-Terre. A blue-level discovery trip, suitable for families from age 10, for 3h30 with a state-certified guide.
Canyoning in Gourbeyre: the Ravine Chaude and the Bassin Bleu
In southern Basse-Terre, on the slopes of La Soufrière, the Ravine Chaude runs down through the rainforest of the National Park. The route alternates abseils, natural slides and jumps, and ends in style in the Bassin Bleu: a clear-water pool, one of the most beautiful in the south of the island. Ravine Chaude and Bassin Bleu therefore refer to the same trip: the Bassin Bleu is its finale.
How the trip unfolds
- Welcome at the MonCanyon base in Saint-Claude, gear handed out (wetsuit, helmet, harness, lanyards, descender) and safety briefing.
- Descent of the Ravine Chaude: abseils, slides and optional jumps, in a canyon in the heart of the National Park.
- Finale in the Bassin Bleu, for one last swim.
Allow about 3h30, travel and gear included.
Who is it for?
Blue level: this is a discovery trip with no previous experience required. It is open from age 10, accompanied by an adult. You do not need to be able to swim, but you should not be afraid of water; average fitness is enough. For younger children, family canyoning at Acomat is open from age 8. To go further, the Rivière Noire and the Vauchelet waterfalls, in Saint-Claude, is the next step. All levels are explained on the canyoning levels page.
Access and meeting point
Meet at 9:00 a.m. at the MonCanyon base in Saint-Claude, in southern Basse-Terre: the same meeting point as for the Rivière Noire canyon. Exact directions are sent when you book.
Nearby sights
The trip combines easily with the major sights of southern Basse-Terre: the Carbet Falls, the Grand Étang, La Soufrière and the Bains Jaunes, where you can bathe in natural hot water at the foot of the volcano.
Weather and season
The Ravine Chaude can be descended all year round. Rain is frequent on La Soufrière: in case of flooding or storms, the guide cancels or postpones the trip, and you are refunded or moved to another slot.
What to bring?
Swimsuit, towel, closed shoes that can get wet, water and a snack. Getting to the meeting point is up to you. More information on the participant information page; prices on the rates page and dates on our upcoming availabilities.
Highlights
- The Bassin Bleu, one of the most beautiful natural pools in southern Basse-Terre, at the end of the descent
- Abseils, natural slides and jumps in a canyon in the heart of the National Park, at the foot of La Soufrière
- A blue-level discovery trip, suitable for families from age 10
- 3h30 of adventure with a state-certified guide
- Guiding by a state-certified guide
- Full equipment on loan (neoprene wetsuit, helmet, harness, lanyards, descender)
- The guide's professional liability insurance
- Transport to the meeting point
- Rental of suitable footwear (if needed)
- Meals and drinks
Important information
You do not need to be able to swim, but you must not be afraid of water. A standard level of fitness is enough.
Bring a swimsuit, a towel and closed shoes that can get wet.
Frequently asked questions
Are Ravine Chaude and Bassin Bleu the same place?
Yes: the Bassin Bleu is the final pool of the Ravine Chaude. The meeting point itself is the MonCanyon base in Saint-Claude, at 9:00 a.m.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, this discovery trip is open from age 10, accompanied by an adult.
How long does the trip take?
Allow 3h30, travel and gear included.
