Basic Canyoning Course
Start your canyoning journey with the best guides.
Canyoning courses in the Sierra de Guara, Benasque Valley and the whole Pyrenees. Learn the specific techniques of canyoning to be autonomous and safe in this sport.
The course of initiation to canyoning or canyoning consists of a contact with this discipline, learning ways of progression with or without rope, self-rescue, material and everything you need. The course can be from 2 to 4 days depending on your needs, ask us.
The places where we teach the courses are the Sierra de Guara, Valle de Benasque and Ainsa (Bielsa and Valle de Bujaruelo) as they are the most iconic places in the Pyrenees.
Ask us about our level 1, 2 and 3 canyoning courses and we will inform you about them without obligation, click here.
Introduction to Canyoning in Unique Environments Course
DIFFICULTY
Media
DURATION
2 days
PARTICIPANTS
Max 6-8 pers / Guide
RATES
from 160€.
DATES
Get started in canyoning with our Level 1 course.
What does our course include?
- Canyoning Guide Trainer (Qualified)
- Accident insurance
- Liability insurance
- Individual equipment (wetsuit, booties, helmet, harness) if necessary.
- Common equipment (canyoning backpack, waterproof canister) if necessary.
- Progression material
- First Aid Kit
- Planning and management of the activity
- Support vehicle if necessary
- Taxes (VAT)
Material required:
- The equipment must always be approved (UIAA).
- Adapted footwear
- Neoprene
- Booties
- Lycra undershirt (recommended)
- Swimsuit
- Canyoning harness.
- Descender (type 8).
- Anchor ropes.
- Hull (floating if possible).
- 4 safety carabiners.
- 2 normal carabiners of the same type.
- Mechanical blockers.
- 2 strands of 120 mm.
- 2 Maillons.
- Canyoning knife
- Drum
- Canyoning backpack
- Whistle
- First Aid Kit
- Lighter
- Front
- Mobile
- Cream
- Pic nic
- Water bottle
Does not include:
- Sports shoes or boots for canyoning or mountaineering
- Personal material necessary for the course (if needed, please consult us).
- Transportation
First rappel? Learn with the Canyoning Course Level 1
Program
Family canyoning adventure with Roca y Agua. Personalized routes for everyone, from children and beginners to the most adventurous. With professional guides, enjoy exploring breathtaking canyons, jumping into crystal clear pools and sliding down natural slides, an unforgettable and safe experience for the whole family!
| Module | What you will learn |
|---|---|
| General Fundamentals | Basic principles of canyoning, essential safety rules and reliable sources of information. |
| Material and Equipment | Knowledge and use of personal and collective material. Efficient organization of the team. |
| Basic Progression Techniques | Progression in terrain without rope. Introduction to safe movements in canyons with little flow. |
| Knots and Rappel Beginners | Basic knots, simple and safe rappel technique, first steps with rope. |
| Anchorages and Simple Handrails | Types of basic anchorages, handrail assembly and temporary installations. |
| First contact with live water | Behavior in areas with moving water, basic swimming and simple reading of currents. |
| Reading the Environment | How to interpret a ravine: flow, environment, risks and route planning. |
Our guides
Nacho Segorbe
Technical Director of Guías Roca y Agua and All Radical Mountain in Sierra de Guara and Benasque (Pyrenees).
Xavi Rebordosa
Mountain guide, canyoning, rafting and ski instructor. Snow safety specialist Level 2.
Narcis Vilá
Mountain guide, canyoning and snowboarding professional with more than 15 years of experience.
Kike Faro
Canyoning and Osteopathy Guide. With more than 15 years of experience as a guide in the Sierra de Guara, Kike brings joy every day with his character to the whole team.
Michel Gonzalez
Mountain guide and pistero. A whole life in the Benasque valley until his professional career has made him reside in the famous valley of the French Alps in Chamonix.
Dani Santorens
Mountain and canyoning guide based in the Catalan Pyrenees.
Our prices
Affordable rates for your training
Discover our rates for the level 1 canyoning course with Roca y Agua guides. Transparent prices that include equipment, insurance and expert guides.
📌 Small groups: To make the most of the course.
📌 Tailor-made courses: Foreveryone and all levels.
Book now and live the thrill of canyoning safely! 👇
We offer courses from 1 day to 4 days.
The prices indicated are for a full group with a minimum of 5 people. We offer personalized courses from 1 to 8 people.
If you want to know prices or more information, you can call us or contact us by clicking on this link: click here
2-day course
From 160€ /person
(VAT included)
- For all audiences
- Previous canyoning or climbing experience is required.
- Fully customized
- Be totally autonomous to do canyoning on your own
- Half day x 2 days
- Price in full group (ask us)
3-day course
From 240€ /person
(VAT included)
- For all audiences
- Previous canyoning or climbing experience is required.
- Fully customized
- More extensive content than the 2-day course
- Half day x 3 days
- Price in full group (ask us)
Accommodations in Huesca
Where to sleep
Discover rural hotels, charming houses and bungalows perfect for resting after your days of canyoning course. Strategically located near emblematic canyons such as the Sierra de Guara, Benasque Valley and the Aragonese Pyrenees, these accommodations combine comfort, nature and access to routes for all types of people. Relax and recharge energies for your next expedition with Guías Roca y Agua.
Price
Valuation
4,7
El Crux Hostel
Hostel located in Adahuesca next to our office. It offers quadruple and shared rooms. It has a garden, bar and Wi-Fi connection with a cozy atmosphere for adventurers.
Price
Valuation
4.3
Labata House
Located in Adahuesca a few meters from our office. They have rooms and apartments of different capacities. Perfect for couples, families and groups. Enjoy its wonderful patio.
Price
Valuation
3,7
Red Wine Aptos.
Rural apartments with capacity for 2 to 6 people, equipped with hydromassage bathtub. Located in Adahuesca, they offer an ideal starting point to explore the ravines of the region.
Faqs
Frequently Asked Questions
Doubts about the canyoning course level 1 with Rock and Water? We answer your frequently asked questions about activities, equipment and safety.
📌Previous experience? No, we have routes for children and all levels.
📌 What to bring? Comfortable clothes, sturdy shoes and a desire for adventure.
📌Material included? Yes, we provide everything to enjoy safely.
Contact us with your questions and live a unique experience!
No previous experience is required. You just need to know how to swim, have a basic physical shape and a great desire to learn.
You will learn safety rules, use of equipment, basic progression techniques, first knots and simple rappels.
It generally lasts between 1 and 2 days, combining theory and practice in initiation canyons.
Helmet, wetsuit, harness with descender, appropriate footwear and backpack. Many courses include or rent the material.
Canyoning courses in Sierra de Guara, Benasque and the whole Pyrenees.
Places where you can practice canyoning courses:
More canyoning courses and trips to Reunion Island and Madeira:
Canyoning course level 3
Canyoning in Madeira
Location
Where are we?
The Benasque Valley is located in the heart of the province of Huesca, in the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain. This spectacular enclave of the Aragonese Pyrenees, in the north of the country, displays an alpine landscape full of ravines, glaciers and peaks that make it exceptional. It is located a few kilometers north of the city of Huesca and about two hours drive from Zaragoza. Its privileged position makes it an ideal destination for mountain lovers and outdoor adventures, with towns like Benasque or Cerler as its highlights. Consult the map next to this text to better orient yourself and organize your trip.
From where we started
Contact us for your family adventure
Ready to enjoy canyoning with your family? Our expert guides will make your adventure in spectacular canyons unforgettable and safe for children and adults. Write us, book or clarify doubts and live the thrill of canyoning!