The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Ancelle are Embrun, Saint-Égrève and Castellane. In the area of Ancelle you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Embrun is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 46 km away from Ancelle. You can reach it in about 48 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
"Nothing to complain about, whether it's the booking, the organization, the safety during our rafting session or the kindness of everyone
We highly recommend"Emilie · August 2024
"Wonderful experience!!! Thank to all the Raft Session Team. Super Job, wonderful relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed a lot"Leonard · July 2024
From 70€
Rafting Verdon - 3h30If you live by the motto "All or nothing", this rafting tour is for you! We visit the entire section of the Verdon which is navigable by boat, up to the entrance of the gorge. You will enjoy breathtaking sceneries - not only of the rapids for which the river is famous, but also of the surrounding peaks, the ramparts and fortifications of Castellane and the fauna and flora of Verdon (especially the vultures). We put an experienced guide at your side who is happy to give you advice on rafting and the whole Verdon region! Tour programme - Preparation: We meet at our base in Castellane, where you will be equipped. Then you will receive a briefing by your guide, during which you should listen attentively. He gives you instructions on how to handle the paddle, information regarding your safety, and he explains the characteristics of the course. Now that you are ready to challenge the whitewater, you take a bus that brings you to the starting point. - Tour: During the tour we cross rapids, swim down rapids, jump off rocks and discover the geology of the Verdon. - Return: At the end, a bus transports us back to our base. Tour facts - River: Verdon (difficulty level: class II-IV) - Description: The Verdon river with its characteristic turquoise-green colour is situated in southeastern France. It is known for the Verdon Gorges which are often considered one of Europe's most beautiful canyons, due to its unique deep cliffs. - Distance: 22 km - Start point: Point Sublime (entry of the Grand Canyon) - End point: Point Sublime - Total duration: 3.5 hrs (w/o break) / 4.5 hrs (with break) - Time on the river: 2.5 hrs (w/o break) / 3.5 hrs (with break) Included services - Transfer to starting point / back to the base - Qualified rafting guide - High quality raft and paddle - Rafting gear (neoprene wetsuit, life jacket, helmet) Bring along - Swimsuit (to be put on before the activity) - Pair of lace-up shoes (not water shoes) as well as a second pair of shoes to wear after the activity Requirements - Minimum age: 16 years - Physical health (sportive attitude) - Please note: at the end of the route, the guide will need your help to carry the deflated and rolled-up raft for about 10 minutes to reach the car park. If you are not physically fit, we recommend choosing another route.
From 80€
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