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River Verdon, Castellane

Playspot: France, South, River Verdon, Castellane.

What's it like

The spot is a wave/stopper right at the bottom of a slalom course. It is deep enough for any kind of boat. Wave moves such as spins and blunts are easier because it is not really retentive (more than 5 vertical ends is exceptional here). There are eddies on both sides, big enough for more than 15 boats.

There is no hazard near the spot and the water quality is very good. The Verdon is dam released. The best water level is 40 cumecs which is the standard level during dam releases.

How to get there

The spot is in Castellane, in the Verdon gorge. There is only one road so it is not very hard to find... In Castellane, the wave is downstream of the road bridge. Access by car on river left and park near the water.

Locals

Local playboaters and some rafters going for the gorge run.

Events

Verdon River Festival every year. Very nice event, friendly atmosphere and good music.

Info sources

David Arnaud, Aymeri, Bea (pictures)

Nearest weather station (°C):

Le Crey, Susville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Daily
Hourly
Jul 16
25
17
Clear
Jul 17
25
15
Clear
Jul 18
30
13
Partially cloudy
Jul 19
25
17
1.6
Rain, Overcast
Jul 20
28
15
Rain, Partially cloudy
Jul 21
25
12
0.3
Rain, Partially cloudy
Jul 22
23
9
Clear
Jul 23
17
10
1.6
Partially cloudy
Jul 24
22
9
Clear
Jul 25
24
9
Partially cloudy
Jul 26
30
13
Clear
Jul 27
32
16
1.3
Clear
Jul 28
25
14
11.3
Partially cloudy
Jul 29
24
12
2.7
Partially cloudy
Jul 30
17
9
0.9
Partially cloudy
Jul 31
22
7
Clear

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