Canyoning Saint-Lary – Adventure without stress (but with a helmet!)

Our story 😉

Canyoning Saint-Lary is all about fun, in complete safety, since 2017 – brought to you by Adrien and Martin!

The story begins on the ski slopes of Saint-Lary, where Adrien and Martin met while working as ski patrollers. Sharing a passion for canyoning, they decided in 2016 to take their canyoning instructor certification—and passed with flying colors! In 2017, Canyoning Saint-Lary was born.

Their mission? Canyoning differently: accessible for everyone, always with a smile. Today, Canyoning Saint-Lary is a team of passionate guides, welcoming you with positive energy, creative thinking, and expert supervision.

Meet the team

Adrien Chirol

Signature trait: Always barefoot, never below 1000m!

Meet Adrien ⬇️

A Southern Alps native, Adrien fell in love with the Pyrenees after moving here in 2007. Former ski patroller with ten years of mountain safety experience, he became a certified canyoning instructor in 2016.
Whether harnessed in a canyon, on skis, or with ice axes in hand, Adrien loves sharing his passions. As he often says:
“The most important thing is to have a great time!”

Martin Galban

Signature trait: Runs on coffee!

Meet Martin ⬇️

Born with a harness and rope, Martin turned his lifelong passion for canyoning into a profession. A Federal Canyoning Instructor, he has explored canyons across the Pyrenees and the world.
Martin’s guiding style? Always with a smile. In winter, he trades his wetsuit for skis and works as a ski patroller—but don’t worry, he never misses a chance to get wet!

Benoît Hinfray

Signature trait: Will soon accept dogs in canyoning!

Meet Benoît ⬇️

The team’s Swiss Army knife: mountain guide, ski instructor, canyoning guide, kids’ activity leader, and all-around joker. With around forty years of canyoning experience, Benoît has been a mentor to Adrien and a cornerstone of the team since the very beginning.

Alban Lallier

Signature trait: Hasn’t changed his board shorts since 2020.

Meet Alban ⬇️

Originally from La Rochelle, Alban discovered canyoning in Réunion in 2011. Passionate about the outdoors, he swapped surfing for canyoning and became a certified instructor in 2020. Since 2021, he spends his summers guiding at Canyoning Saint-Lary and the rest of the year returns to his coastal roots.

Coraline Chougui

Signature trait: just as comfortable managing schedules as she is out in the field

Meet Coco ⬇️

Originally from the Pyrenees and passionate about the mountains in all their forms — alpinism, ski touring, and climbing — Coraline, aka Coco, graduated from a tourism school. She gained her first professional experience in Savoie at the Olympic Bobsleigh Track in La Plagne, before further developing her skills at Takamaka, an agency specialised in outdoor sports.
Now part of the Canyoning Saint-Lary team, she’s here to answer all your questions and help you choose the activity that best suits you, whether you’re heading out with friends or family. In charge of scheduling behind the computer, she’s always ready to get outside whenever she can. With Coco, your outings are planned down to the smallest detail.

Thibault Point

Signature trait: Never without his sunglasses.

Meet Thibault⬇️

An alpine adventurer who fell for the Pyrénées, Thibault is a sports educator and outdoor enthusiast. Former ski patroller in Haute-Savoie, he now spends his summers guiding aquatic hikes and canyoning trips, bringing safety, fun, and local knowledge to every adventure.