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Rafting & Canyoning near Orcières
The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Orcières are Embrun, Serre-Chevalier - Chantemerle and Saint-Gervais. In the area of Orcières you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Embrun is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 60 km away from Orcières. You can reach it in about 62 min by car.
Embrun60 km from Orcières (62 min by car)104Reviews5Rafting & canyoning offersEmbrun: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
Classic Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun"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 2026From 38€
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 abilityFrom 68€
Airboat Kayak on the Durance River in Embrun - Solo"It was really amazing. Much more fun and excitement than rafting. 😋"Timo · August 2022From 38€- Serre-Chevalier - Chantemerle112 km from Orcières (111 min by car)29Reviews9Rafting & canyoning offersSerre-Chevalier - Chantemerle: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursDynamic Canyoning in Acles Canyon"Great experience !!! The instructor is at the top .. a lot of kindness, humor and professionalism. A place of rare beauty where adrenaline and good humor come together. To do and redo!!!!"Stéphane · September 2020From 60€Discovery Canyoning in Fournel Canyon"Great team and a place perfectly suited for discovering canyoning as a family."Julien · August 2026From 55€Canoe-raft tandem on the Guisane River - Discovery"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 2026From 44€
- Saint-Gervais151 km from Orcières (139 min by car)3Reviews1Rafting & canyoning offerSaint-Gervais: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursCanyoning in the Lower Canyon des Écouges"Now that's a canyon! You shouldn't be afraid, but then you'll reach beautiful places."Jeffrey · August 2026From 60€
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Classic Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun
73Reviews
Xav
"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!"
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Canyoning in the Lower Canyon des Écouges
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Mathieu
"Stunning canyon! And a truly perfect guide."
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Canyoning in the Upper Canyon du Furon for Beginners
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Marinke
"Although our initially booked tour could not go ahead due to insufficient participants, there was good communication from the organization and good alternative proposals were made. Cedric was a good guide and made it a great afternoon for me and my family with very young children (the youngest was 5 years old and was looked after well and safely by him)."
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Classic Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun
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If you are looking for a family adventure in a natural environment, our classic rafting tour on the Durance River is the perfect choice. You will be between 4 and 9 participants on your raft, supervised by a state-certified instructor who will ensure your safety while helping you find the rightFree Cancellation
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Hydrospeed on the Durance River in Embrun
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Come to challenge the Durance River closer to the waves with our hydrospeed tour. This activity is perfect for being in full control of your own craft. With hydrospeed or white water swimming, you will experience more thrills on the river in complete safety, thanks to our state-certified instructorFree Cancellation
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Canoe-Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun - Tandem
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Want to put your coordination to the test? Try canoe-rafting on the Durance River and expect to get a lot of thrills by facing the rapids! Your state-certified instructor will paddle alongside you to ensure your safety and make sure you have fun during the whole tour. Tour programme - Preparation: Free Cancellation
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