Canyoning · Le Somport - Candanchú
The essentials
Pyrenetrek runs one canyoning option in the Somport area: a 3.5h discovery session in the Urdos canyon, priced at 50 €. Rated "Occasionally sporty", it fits first-timers who can handle some physical effort without prior canyoning experience. The guide speaks French, English, Spanish and Italian, so mixed-nationality groups are no problem. Book before July, when Pyrenean snowmelt keeps the canyon water levels at their most dynamic.
The offer
Canyoning Discovery in the Somport Canyon at Urdos, Pyrenees
Frequently asked questions
Do I need prior canyoning experience to join?
No. The tour is rated "Occasionally sporty" and designed as a discovery session, meaning no technical background is required. You should be comfortable in water and able to handle moderate physical effort over 3.5 hours.
What is the most intense moment of the session?
Canyoning in the Somport canyon typically involves rappelling down rock faces and jumping into natural pools fed by Pyrenean snowmelt. The combination of cold water and the first descent is consistently what participants find the biggest rush.
How cold is the water in the canyon?
The canyon is fed by Pyrenean glacier and snowmelt, so water temperatures are cold, especially early in the season (May to June). A wetsuit is standard gear provided or required for the activity.
Is the 50 € price per person?
Yes, 50 € is the per-person rate for the 3.5h guided discovery session with Pyrenetrek.
Best time to go
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C | 145.9 mm | Poor |
| February | 1.2°C | 130 mm | Poor |
| March | 1.4°C | 159.3 mm | Poor |
| April | 4.6°C | 158.9 mm | Poor |
| May | 8.1°C | 140.2 mm | Possible |
| June | 13°C | 120.2 mm | Possible |
| July | 16.7°C | 62.6 mm | Good |
| August | 16.7°C | 50.3 mm | Good |
| September | 13.9°C | 86.2 mm | Good |
| October | 9°C | 135.7 mm | Possible |
| November | 4.1°C | 158.7 mm | Poor |
| December | 0.7°C | 87.4 mm | Possible |
Practical info
Equipment
Wear a swimsuit under the wetsuit you'll be given on-site, and bring water shoes or sturdy sandals with ankle support for 3.5 hours of scrambling over wet rock. Leave cotton clothing behind: it holds cold water and slows you down on an "Occasionally sporty" terrain.
Getting there
Meet Pyrenetrek at the Col du Somport Nordic ski centre, Col du Somport, 64490 Urdos, accessible via the N134 road from Pau (roughly 1 hour south toward the Spanish border).
See also
Updated March 2026