The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Sauze D'oulx are Serre-Chevalier - Chantemerle, Embrun and Morgex. 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.
"A super welcoming team, with kind and supportive instructors who know how to adapt to their audience with genuine warmth. Perfect for a first-time experience."Nicolas · July 2026
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
"It was really nice to raft. The river was pretty wild which made the route more adventureous. It is a nice route for families. The guides were really nice and helpful (a special thanks to our guide Kiko). You can use a warm shower and receive all the necessary equipment. The whole organisation works very well. So i would definitly recommend!"
"Fantastic, super fun course where you can "dance" but never feel dangerous. The staff is knowledgeable and very friendly. The initiation is accessible to everyone while still being fun. Level 3 is fantastic. Next time, level 4."
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