Randoxygène ‘Clues et Canyons’ guide: The median Bendola

  • Sport
  • Rock climbing site
  • Water sports
  • Canyoning site
RD 138 - Madone del Poggio, Piste de Castou, 06540 Saorge
This section presents few difficulties, and the use of a rope is not essential.
The gorges are full of long swims in an impressive wilderness environment where the steep walls leave no room for escape.
Level of difficulty: Rating .3.III
Vertical: Easy
Aquatic character: Not very difficult
Approach and Wingspan: III
Useful equipment: Personal equipment, Group equipment, 1 x 20m rope (handrail)
Type of rock: Limestone
Water flow (low water): 60 l/s
Water temperature: 16° to 17° C
Catchment area: 28 km2
Maximum waterfall: 3 m
Flood risk: 3/5
Shuttle vehicles: None
Access on foot: 3 hours

From marker 161 (480 m), at the junction with the RD 138 under the chapel of Madone del...

Openings

Openings

From 1 April 2025 until 31 October 2025 - Open everyday
Recommended period: June-September

Total duration: 7h
Access on foot: 3h
Canyon descent: 3h
Return to vehicle on foot: 1h

Location

Location

Randoxygène ‘Clues et Canyons’ guide: The median Bendola
RD 138 - Madone del Poggio, Piste de Castou, 06540 Saorge

Spoken languages

Spoken languages
  • French

Environment

Environment
  • Mountain location
Updated on 22 November 2024 at 17:22
by Office de Tourisme Menton, Riviera & Merveilles
(Offer identifier : 7174304)
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