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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)101Reviews5Rafting & canyoning offersEmbrun: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
Classic Rafting on the Durance River in Embrun"We had a fantastic time and a superb descent with Gillou. Highly recommended! Very fun with young children. Games were offered."Laetitia · 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€- Gaiola84 km from Barcelonnette (95 min by car)6Reviews1Rafting & canyoning offerGaiola: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursRafting 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 2024From 65€
- Castellane134 km from Barcelonnette (132 min by car)798Reviews22Rafting & canyoning offersCastellane: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursRiver Trekking in the Verdon at Couloir Samson"It was a fun but not dangerous experience. Our guide Alexis was impeccable. The organization and hospitality were excellent."GIADA · August 2026From 53€Classic Rafting on the Verdon River in Castellane"Magnificent landscape"michele · August 2026From 57€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 2026From 60€
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River Trekking in the Verdon at Pont de Tusset
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Sharon
"We have a great time. Our guide was brilliant and gave us lots of information about the wildlife and area. The socks to keep your feet warm were an added bonus. "
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River Trekking in Couloir Samson in the Verdon Gorge (from 10 y.)
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"It was beautiful! Exciting and with beautiful scenery. Our guide, Hocini, was wonderful and friendly. Super!! Thanks, Hocini!!"
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River Trekking at Pont de Tusset in Verdon for Families
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Marlene
"Very pleasant and kind guides"
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