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Rafting & Canyoning near Barcelonnette

The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Barcelonnette are Méolans-Revel, Embrun and Castellane. In the area of Barcelonnette you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations.
Méolans-Revel is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 13 km away from Barcelonnette. You can reach it in about 18 min by car.

  • People in the rapids during the Rafting on the Ubaye River - Mythic with Rapid'Eau Ubaye.
    The car route on the map to go from Barcelonnette to Méolans-Revel, where you can go rafting & canyoning.
    Méolans-Revel
    13 km from Barcelonnette (18 min by car)
    19Customer recommendations
    4Rafting & canyoning offers
    Méolans-Revel: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    People in the rapids during the Rafting on the Ubaye River - Mythic with Rapid'Eau Ubaye.
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    Rafting on the Ubaye River - Mythic Tour
    "At the top!"Dawid, August 21, 2024
    From 48€
    Someone is doing Canoraft on the Ubaye River with Rapid'Eau Raft Ubaye.
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    Canoraft on the Ubaye River
    "Top guide, thanx Theo Tour was ok, for the first time, could have been a little more action, but water was also flat Otherwise mega through the canyon, very impressive"Oliver, August 12, 2022
    From 65€
    A group of 6 people including children during the Rafting on the Ubaye River for Families with Rapid'Eau Ubaye.
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    Rafting on the Ubaye River for Families
    "Very well supervised, very friendly and competent instructors. A big thank you to Sarah for the great experience and the loops, not to mention her great kindness!"LUCA, July 9, 2025
    From 60€
  • The car route on the map to go from Barcelonnette to Embrun, where you can go rafting & canyoning.
    Embrun
    55 km from Barcelonnette (58 min by car)
    96Customer recommendations
    5Rafting & canyoning offers
    Embrun: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    Hydrospeed on the Durance River in Embrun
    "A family-like admosphere, friendly people, a great experience! We loved it! The additional barbecue was also great. Thumbs up 👍"Freek, August 12, 2025
    From 40€
    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
    From 68€
    Classic Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun
    "The team is super friendly and attentive. We loved it!"Alison, August 15, 2025
    From 38€
  • The car route on the map to go from Barcelonnette to Castellane, where you can go rafting & canyoning.
    Castellane
    134 km from Barcelonnette (132 min by car)
    894Customer recommendations
    29Rafting & canyoning offers
    Castellane: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    River Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon
    "It was an incredible experience that allowed us to discover the Verdon Gorge from the best possible perspective. The guide was amazing, and we navigated rapids, narrow passages between rocks, and even went underwater, feeling completely safe the entire time. She also gave us fascinating explanations about the formation of the Samson Corridor. We truly enjoyed every moment of the experience."Kathleen, May 22, 2026
    From 55€
    Floating Verdon
    "Everything was excellent, from the explanations and the materials provided to the fun that was the main focus of the whole experience. This comes highly recommended."Sven, June 9, 2026
    From 54€
    Classic Rafting on the Verdon River
    "We had a wonderful afternoon swimming in the river and jumping off rocks as a family! The scenery was breathtaking, and Violette guided us brilliantly!"Catherin, June 30, 2025
    From 60€
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River Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon
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Anja
"Easy level, so perfectly doable for children as well."
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Floating Verdon
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Sven
"Everything was excellent, from the explanations and the materials provided to the fun that was the main focus of the whole experience. This comes highly recommended."
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River Trekking in the Verdon at Couloir Samson
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Simon
"What a fabulous afternoon we've just had. All equipment provided, e.g. wetsuit (the water is cold!), shoes, helmet, buoyancy aid. The experience, the scenery are all stunning. Tony was our guide and gave us the details we wanted in excellent English"
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Classic Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane
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