The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Sauze D'oulx are Serre-Chevalier - Chantemerle, Embrun and Roccasparvera. In the area of Sauze D'oulx you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Serre-Chevalier - Chantemerle is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 41 km away from Sauze D'oulx. You can reach it in about 58 min by car.
Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun - CocktailEnjoy a full day on the water with different activities: we do a rafting tour in the morning, and in the afternoon you will have the chance to experiment other exciting types of boats, like hotdog (canoe), airboat (kayak) or hydrospeed crafts! Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Tour programme - Preparation: The Embrun base will be the start of your adventure. Come 15 min in advance and you will be ready in your wetsuit, helmet and lift vest to start your journey. - Tour: Our state-certified guide will then drive you to the starting point in St-Clément-sur-Durance and inform you on how to behave in the water. In the morning, you will experience a 17 km section towards Embrun, going over the famous Rabioux wave (class IV), which will be the highlight of the trip. Don't worry, you can't miss it! After a well-deserved lunch, you will spend the afternoon discovering the river with a craft of your choosing, such as the two-seater airboat, the single-seater hotdog or the fully immersive Hhydrospeed (see pictures). One thing is for sure, you will get your fill of water sports! - Return: At the end of the day, you will have tried most of what white water can offer and will be driven back to the base in Embrun. You can even make the most of the evening by getting an optional BBQ. Tour facts - River: Durance (Difficulty level: Class II/III) - Distance: 17 km - Total duration: 8 hrs - Time on river: 4 hrs Included services - Transfer to starting point / back to the base - Certified rafting guide - High-quality raft - Complete high-quality whitewater equipment: neoprene wetsuit, neoprene slippers, helmet, life vest - Pictures/Videos - Free parking available Bring along - Sport shoes - Swimwear - Towel - Food for lunch Requirements - Minimum age: 12 years old - Physical health - Swimming ability
"Fantastic experience! Dani, the owner of the rafting club, accompanied us and he's incredibly kind and caring! We also had a great laugh and did lots of activities along the way down the river. I highly recommend it!"Xav · September 2026
"Because it was a wonderful experience and for both my son who is 15 years old and for me who am 62 it was the first time and everything took place in total safety with the professionalism and skill of the two guides Simone and Max positioned throughout the route at the beginning and at the end of the group beautiful breaks for swimming and diving, I highly recommend it"domenico · August 2025
"A really fun, adventurous outing for the whole family! The guide was very friendly and really made something of it. My 10 year old daughters beamed with pleasure the entire ride. Also a beautiful environment. Recommended!"
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