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Rafting & Canyoning near Barcelonnette
The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Barcelonnette are Embrun, Gaiola and Castellane. In the area of Barcelonnette you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Embrun is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 55 km away from Barcelonnette. You can reach it in about 58 min by car.
Embrun55 km from Barcelonnette (58 min by car)96Reviews5Rafting & canyoning offersEmbrun: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
Classic Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun"We really enjoyed it, and the guides made it a party. Don't tell them it's your birthday, or you'll go overboard👍👍👍"Hans · August 2025From 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€- Gaiola84 km from Barcelonnette (95 min by car)6Reviews1Rafting & canyoning offerGaiola: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursRafting on the Stura di Demonte River"A magical family experience!! Thank you Manuel and the whole team 👏👏👏"Jeremie · August 2026From 65€
- Castellane134 km from Barcelonnette (132 min by car)1012Reviews29Rafting & canyoning offersCastellane: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursRiver Trekking in the Verdon at Couloir Samson"Superb family sporting outing in an incredible setting"Christopher · August 2026From 53€Discovery Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane"First time rafting for us and we had a fantastic time as a family! 😊 A huge thank you to Gilles, our guide, who was absolutely amazing! He was great both for the informative aspect of the trip and for his humor, good cheer, and kindness. A truly enjoyable experience from beginning to end! We'll definitely be back for another rafting trip! 🛶🌊 Thanks again, Gilles, for this wonderful time! 🙏"Sandra · August 2026From 48€Classic Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane"A wonderful activity in a dreamlike setting, and a top-notch instructor."OLIVIER · August 2026From 57€
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River Trekking in the Verdon at Pont de Tusset
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"A superb afternoon spent with Manuel, our guide. The children and my partner loved the experience! I highly recommend it!"
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"Competent and pleasant guide. Excellent organization from our arrival to our departure."
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Classic Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane
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"A superb experience to discover the Verdon River, with exhilarating sensations in the rapids.
A safe 2-hour trip with Valentin, who enriched the experience with informative commentary about the river's ecosystem and the vultures. Highly recommended!"
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