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.
"A family-like admosphere, friendly people, a great experience! We loved it! The additional barbecue was also great. Thumbs up 👍"Freek · August 2025
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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
"Very well organised. Great instructors. Good explanation, top route and also explanation about the environment and nature. Really mega recommendation!!!"Laura · August 2024
"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
"Fantastic atmosphere, the instructors were amazing 👍
Thanks to Théo for his good humor and professionalism. We had a great time ☺️"Séverine · July 2026
"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."
"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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