Canyoning in Corsica


The Zoïcu canyon

Accessible from Cargese, Sagone, Evisa and Porto and even Ajaccio.


On of the most beautiful canyons on the island, it is well known for the variety of its terrain and for the emerald color of its water basins. The canyon of Zoicu is a must to discover.
From the picturesque village of Soccia, this canyon proposes a complete program with jumps, zipeline, swimming and abseiling in river water of unforgettable colors.


 The Zoïcu canyon

 The Zoïcu canyon
To participate in a descent, reservation is mandatory 

 The Zoïcu canyon
Canyoning shoes are available to rent :
10 € per person


By phone : +33 4 20 19 09 09
Mail : infos@canyon-corse.com
Online : click here to register online

Price : 60 € per person

This canyon is scheduled daily from June to September - sports descent


Mentoring by : a Nationally Certified Canyoning Instructor
Number of participants with an instructor : 12
Difficulty : This canyon is great for beginners but a good physical condition is highly recommended. It is not recommended for people who are very sensitive to heights.
Age : From 12 years old
Period : From June to September
Duration activity : about 4 hours 
Approach march : 15 minutes
Walk back : 30 minutes
Abseiling maximum height : 17 meters

Canyoning is a sports activity, each participant must know how to swim, you must be aware that the group will evolve in a specific environment which can be dangerous. Despite the presence of an instructor, an accident may occur and the instructor may not be held responsible for it.
No jump is required.
 The Zoïcu canyon

Gears provided by our agency :
  • Harness
  • Helmet
  • Wetsuit
  • Backpack
  •  
Must have gears not provided by our agency :
  • Swimsuit
  • Sports shoes (Water shoes are not allowed, they do not provide adequate protection)
  • One water bottle per person
  • One energy cereals bar per person
 The Zoïcu canyon

Geographical situation :

The canyon is situated at 1000m in altitude above the village of Soccia.
Soccia is located in the Vico region, in the backcountry of Sagone.


Access by car :
From Sagone : 1h
From Cargese : 1h15
From Porto : 1h30
From Ajaccio : 1h30
From Porticcio : 1h40

Meeting place :
Meet every day from June to September just above the village of Soccia. The departure is from the Parking area at the beginning of the trail to the Creno Lake.

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10 reasons to choose the Zoïcu canyoning in sports version

- A real sports course
- A succession of magical abseiling
- The comfort of a canyoning base on the site
- The possibility of renting professional shoes
- Complete descent with : jumps, slides, abseiling and zipline
- Many jumps but never mandatory
- A mountain canyon far from the crowd of the coast
- The possibility of choosing the family or the sports descent
- New canyoning equipment for all sizes
- Nationally Certified Canyoning instructors

All about the sporting Zoïcu

The Zoïcu canyon is one of the most beautiful in Corsica, located above the village of Soccia.

The tour starts at the car park of La Croix near the path leading to Lake Creno.

Very wild, this canyon is well-known for the variety of its landscapes and its waters of unforgettable colours.

A complete tour with a 30 meters zip line, jumps, swimmings, natural slides and abseilings (some can be up to 20 meters high).

The passage through a very narrow gorge will be spectacular. The descent is worthwhile, but it is essential not to suffer from vertigo.

This canyon is suitable to children from the age of 12.






1.Posted by vimal jean pierre on 08/30/2012 10:18 AM
Zoicu effectué le Lundi 13 Aout 2012.
Encadrement trés professionnel et sécurisant de François.
Canyon magnifique, eaux cristallines, sauts spectaculaires mais sans danger !
Bref une journée inoubliable grace à François et Canyon Corse.
Expérience à renouveler dès que possible!
Jean Pierre