Our guides specialized for a perfect canyoning day

Richard Martinez works as a mountain guide all year long in accordance with the seasons. After studying biology and geology at Nice College, Richard worked several years in the supervision of organised trips abroad. In 1992, he returned back to "the country" to transform his passion of sports and nature into a job. In partnership with several tourist offices of the French Riviera, he created the company "Destination Nature ". He naturally proposed different activities to discover the magnificent landscapes of the French Riviera, the Mercantour National Park and the Grand Canyon of the Verdon as: hiking, canyoning, climbing and many outdoor sports (like snowshoeing and airboard sledge in winter). In association with other guides, Richard organizes and supervises challenges and outdoor activities as well for individuals (adults or children) as groups for factual agencies, companies, communities, families or groups of friends …

Michel, as a former mountain rescuer has a great experience in mountain activities and especially in canyoning. A true pillar of Destination Nature for 20 years! He knows by heart the Loup river. His experience with pedagogy and groups supervision will allow him to be able to detect the talents of each one so that the participants will succeed in surpassing themselves during their canyoning descent in the Gorges du Loup!

Outdoor enthusiast, Alex professionalized in 2019 to take you to the canyon. Canyoning, climbing, snowboarding, mountaineering, etc... and fiesta..., are his main occupations when he does not work as a specialized educator. He takes advantage with respect of nature which has given him Discovery and new sensations. He likes to push his limits and surpass himself in his personal activities. He loves to offer his guests the opportunity to do the same thing with pedagogy and safety. Bring your good mood, his will wait for you!

In addition to being a canyoning instructor, Philippe has been a mountain and canyon rescuer for more than 35 years. He is also a trainer at the National Canyon Rescue School. He will make you enjoy all his experience and his technicality and will do everything to make you live beautiful emotions and share pleasant and intense moments. Calm and collected, you will discover fully canyoning and enjoy your canyon descent in a beautiful natural environment!

Student at Information and Communication University, passionate about canyoning and outdoor sports, Lisa is in charge of booking and registration during the summer season.