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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.

  • Participants of the Rafting "Hydrospeed" tour on the Durance with Latitude Rafting are enjoying their time in the water.
    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)
    96Reviews
    5Rafting & canyoning offers
    Embrun: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    Participants of the Rafting "Hydrospeed" tour on the Durance with Latitude Rafting are enjoying their time in the water.
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    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 2025
    From 40€
    Participants of the Rafting "Cocktail" tour on the Durance with Latitude Rafting are enjoying their time on the water.
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    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€
    A kayaker is tackling the rapids on the Durance during a Kayak "Airboat" tour with Latitude Rafting.
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    Airboat Kayak on the Durance River in Embrun - Solo
    "Very nice experience in the rapids with a great team! Thank you!"Giuseppe · August 2024
    From 38€
  • The car route on the map to go from Barcelonnette to Gaiola, where you can go rafting & canyoning.
    Gaiola
    84 km from Barcelonnette (95 min by car)
    5Reviews
    1Rafting & canyoning offer
    Gaiola: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    Rafting on the Stura di Demonte River
    "Very well organised. Great instructors. Good explanation, top route and also explanation about the environment and nature. Really mega recommendation!!!"Laura · August 2024
    From 65€
  • 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)
    911Reviews
    25Rafting & canyoning offers
    Castellane: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
    River Trekking in the Verdon at Pont de Tusset
    "We had a wonderful morning as a family. We received a very warm welcome from the entire team. A big thank you to Gilles for his kindness and for sharing his love of nature and his knowledge of the local flora and fauna. I highly recommend this activity."Amale · July 2026
    From 48€
    River Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon
    "Fantastic atmosphere, the instructors were amazing 👍 Thanks to Théo for his good humor and professionalism. We had a great time ☺️"Séverine · July 2026
    From 60€
    Classic Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane
    "Fun and adrenaline"Anders · July 2026
    From 57€
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What customers love about rafting & canyoning near Barcelonnette

River Trekking in the Verdon at Pont de Tusset
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Cedric
"A great family experience"
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Classic Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane
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gilles
"A really friendly welcome, well organized, very clear explanations. Thank you Rémi for your sense of humor and your experience, we had a wonderful time in an idyllic setting."
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River Trekking in the Verdon at Couloir Samson
132Reviews
Malaury
"We 100% recommend it! We explored the Verdon Gorge with Tony, and it was a fantastic experience. He was amazing, even reassuring my girlfriend who was a little nervous."
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River Trekking in the Verdon at Pont de Tusset
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Are you looking to discover the Verdon gorges with your family? Our river trekking tour at Pont de Tusset will delight young and older alike, from 6 years old! This easy river trekking takes place amidst the grandiose scenery of the Grand Canyon du Verdon. From swimming in the rapids to small jumps,
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River Trekking in Couloir Samson - Grand Canyon
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Don't miss this opportunity to discover the Grand Canyon du Verdon! For nature and great outdoors lovers: this river trekking is for you! Fun, aquatic and refreshing, the exploration of the Couloir Samson will not leave you indifferent. This is a wonderful opportunity to discover this area, which
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Classic Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane
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Fancy an adventurous rafting trip that promises a good deal of adrenaline? This 14km rafting tour on the Verdon river is the classic route to enjoy the largest canyon in Europe and its wonders! This tour is ideal for discovering the activity and can be done from 14 years old. It will offer you some
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