Clue des Mujouls
This canyon, with abundant water, presents few difficulties apart from those related to the water flow. The Estéron flows through it in a long parade surrounded by high cliffs that often are home to nesting raptors.
Near the halfway point, on the walls of the left bank, dramatic waterfalls sheltered by tufa provide a sight of rare beauty. As you leave the canyon, the water intake of an old canal, actually carved into the rock with a tunnel passage, illustrates how past generations labored to have access to this liquid treasure, once essential for crop irrigation. Important: This descent should only be undertaken when the water is at its lowest level, while constantly monitoring any changes in the water flow and movement in every pool, bearing fully in mind that there is no escape route once you have entered the gorges.
Canyoning information
Village: Les Mujouls
Authorized period: April 1 through October 31 – every day
Recommended period: June through September
Equipment: personal safety gear, group safety gear, ropes: one 100-foot (30m) rope, 1 emergency rope
Map: IGN Blue Series “Haut Estéron” No. 3542 ET 1:25,000 scale
Opening
From 01/04 to 31/10.
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Les Mujouls
Surrounded by pine forests and pristine nature, the village of Les Mujouls, with barely a dozen houses, is perched on a rocky peak.