Bungee jumping in the Gorges du Verdon: get started!
Published on 07/02/2025 by CAMPASUN
You always dreamed of jumping bungee without having dared to jump the step? What if your holiday was the perfect opportunity to combine life’s goal and bungee jumping in the Gorges du Verdon from a suspension bridge located above one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in Europe?
The bungee jump on the Artuby bridge is the highest in Europe 182 meters high
Imagine for a moment in France, suspended 182 meters above the void, between Var and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, with your heart beating like a rock before taking the plunge. Pulsating, isn’t it?
This is what you can do with the many professional bungee jumping in the area close to our campsites Campasun in the south of France! Discover the practical details, tips and tricks to fill up with adrenaline safely in the Gorges du Verdon!
Choose the Gorges du Verdon for your bungee jumping
Nicknamed the “Grand Canyon of Europe”, the Gorges du Verdon attract many visitors each year to take up the ultimate challenge: bungee jumping from the highest bridge in Europe in an enchanting setting. Here are three reasons to choose the Verdon for the big leap!
Jump off the Artuby bridge
With its 182 meters high, the Artuby bridge is one of the highest bridges in Europe but above all, one of the highest bungee jumping sites! Its majestic structure, suspended above a deep canyon, allows you to feel new sensations at the very moment you climb it. True reference for extreme sports enthusiasts, it appeals to both beginners and experts looking for an experience up to their ambitions
Contemplate an exceptional natural environment
The bungee jumping activity in the Gorges du Verdon goes beyond the simple adrenaline rush. Its beautiful natural setting, consisting of imposing limestone cliffs, turquoise and clear waters and rich biodiversity add to each jump a visual and emotional experience out of the ordinary.
Be supervised by reliable and experienced professionals
Jumping with an elastic from such a height requires security and impeccable accompaniment. This is the case in the Gorges du Verdon where each bungee jumping activity is supervised by reliable, renowned and experienced professionals. Each of them provides you with certified monitors and reliable, quality equipment to live an experience that is both intense and safe. The site welcomes both beginners and confirmed participants so that each participant, beginner or advanced, can take the challenge of bungee jumping in the Gorges du Verdon with confidence.
Practical tips for a successful bungee jump in the Gorges du Verdon
Performing a bungee jump in the Gorges du Verdon from the majestic Pont de l’Artuby is an experience that rarely reproduces in a lifetime. To fully enjoy it, proper preparation is essential. Here are the key points.
Choice of a reliable and experienced provider
Latitude Challenge is a major player in bungee jumping in France, with recognized expertise and more than 90,000 jumps performed. Based at the Pont de l’Artuby, their experienced team accompanies you throughout your adventure, from registration to jumping. The price of a first jump – for one to three people – starts at 140 €, with the possibility of opting for additional options. True reference in terms of bungee jumping in the Gorges du Verdon, Latitude Challenge ensures you optimal safety thanks to rigorously controlled equipment and certified monitors.
Booking and administrative formalities
It is strongly recommended to book your bungee jump in advance with a reliable provider to guarantee your place on this popular site.
Before the day of the jump, you will also have to provide the required documents for such a jump, such as a registration form, proof of identity and, for those over 55 years old, a recent medical certificate. Minors must also provide parental consent.
equipment required
A successful jump to the elastic successful in the Gorges du Verdon begins with the wearing of an appropriate outfit. Wear closed shoes, such as sneakers, to ensure optimal stability. Also, wear tight clothing to avoid any discomfort or discomfort during the jump. The equipment, provided by the organizers, includes a safety harness and an elastic that is rigorously and regularly checked to meet the highest standards in terms of safety.
mental preparation
Performing a bungee jump in the Gorges du Verdon as elsewhere is both a physical and mental challenge. Jump professionals usually advise you to prepare yourself by calmly visualizing your jump and focus on the sensations you want to feel. The full instructor briefings, conducted before the activity, will complete this preparation by giving you all the confidence to take the plunge.
compliance with security measures
Each bungee jump is supervised by experienced professionals who ensure safety instructions are followed. Equipment and facilities are rigorously inspected to ensure you have a safe experience.
With these tips in mind, you will be ready to make the big leap into the Gorges du Verdon!
Complementary services to your bungee jumping
Jumping on the bungee from the Pont de l’Artuby is a memorable adventure, and several additional options allow you to immortalize this unique moment. Here’s how to extend the experience and keep it memorable.
Videos to relive every moment
Providers such as Latitude Challenge provide custom videos capturing your jump from the 182-metre bridge. These videos are taken from different angles, capturing every second from the moment you start to the final bounce. This service, often optional, is a great way to keep visual memory of this brilliantly met challenge.
Testimonies and notebooks of memories
After the jump, the providers provide a testimonial book where each participant can share their impressions, emotions or leave a word to encourage future bungee jumpers. These testimonies enrich the collective experience and allow to transmit a part of the adrenaline felt!
Develop a true community
The post-bungee jumping conversations usually create a connection between participants. Talking with other bungee-jumpers, with the coaching team, or sharing anecdotes and rereading the notebooks of memories contribute to extend the adventure in a friendly and warm atmosphere!
Bungee jumping in the Gorges du Verdon, from the majestic Pont de l’Artuby, is a unique experience combining thrills and contemplation of an exceptional setting. Take advantage of the proximity of the campsites Campasun in the Verdon to take up this challenge strong in emotions!
