The Artuby bridge, or Pont de Chaulière, spans the Artuby gorge on the south rim road of the Verdon Gorge, on the Var side. Operators present it as the highest bridge in Europe used for bungee jumping, at 182 m; the announced drop is 140 to 160 m depending on weight. Usual conditions: from 15 with parental consent (18 with some operators), between 50 and 130 kg. Packages checked start at about €140. Comps-sur-Artuby, the neighbouring village, is 46 minutes from Tourtour.
Key facts
- Height: 182 m according to operators, a 140 to 160 m drop depending on weight.
- Age: 15 with parental consent, 18 with some operators.
- Weight: from 50 to 130 kg.
- Price: from about €140, more with video.
- Access: the south rim road of the gorge, on the Var side.
The jump at a glance
| Landmark | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Artuby bridge (Pont de Chaulière), south rim of the Verdon Gorge |
| Announced height | 182 m |
| Free fall | 140 to 160 m depending on weight |
| Minimum age | 15 with parental consent, 18 with some operators |
| Weight | from 50 to 130 kg |
| Indicative price | from about €140 |
The bridge
The Artuby bridge, also called the Pont de Chaulière, spans the gorge of the Artuby, a tributary of the Verdon, on the south rim road of the gorge. Built between 1938 and 1947, it is presented by operators as the highest bridge in Europe used for bungee jumping. Sources do not all agree on its height: 182 m according to the operators and the Aiguines Wikipedia page, 140 m on the Verdon Gorge page.
Conditions and prices
Conditions vary by operator:
- Age: 15 or over with parental consent with most, 18 with some.
- Weight: minimum 50 kg, maximum 130 kg.
- Price: packages from about €140, around €170 with one video, €190 with two videos (checked in November 2026).
- Dates: sessions do not run every day. Book a date in advance with the operator.
Getting there from Tourtour
The bridge is on the south rim road of the gorge, on the Var side. Two routes from Tourtour: via Aiguines along the canyon, or via Comps-sur-Artuby, the neighbouring village, 36 km and about 46 minutes away by road.
Planning the day
The jump fits into the Verdon Gorge loop along the south rim. For other thrills, see the via ferrata and canyoning.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is the Artuby bridge bungee jump?
Operators announce 182 m, presented as the highest bridge in Europe used for bungee jumping. The actual free fall is announced at 140 to 160 m depending on the jumper's weight.
How old do you have to be to jump from the Artuby bridge?
From 15 with parental consent with most operators; some require 18. Check with the one you choose.
How much does bungee jumping from the Artuby bridge cost?
Packages checked in November 2026 started at about €140, around €170 with one video and €190 with two videos.
Where is the Artuby bridge?
On the south rim road of the Verdon Gorge, on the Var side, where it spans the Artuby gorge. From Tourtour, you get there via Aiguines or via Comps-sur-Artuby (46 minutes to Comps).
Sources
Information checked against the sources below. Opening times and dates change: confirm before you travel.
- Adrenactive, Artuby bridge bungee jump (age, weight, drop), accessed 7 November 2026
- Checkyeti, Artuby bridge bungee jump, accessed 7 November 2026
- Yumping, Artuby bridge bungee jump (packages), accessed 7 November 2026
- Wikipedia (French), Aiguines and Gorges du Verdon (Pont de Chaulière), accessed 7 November 2026
- Travel times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap, from the centre of Tourtour, accessed 7 November 2026
