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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
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€
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€- Gaiola84 km from Barcelonnette (95 min by car)5Reviews1Rafting & canyoning offerGaiola: Popular Rafting & Canyoning Tours
- Castellane134 km from Barcelonnette (132 min by car)893Reviews25Rafting & canyoning offersCastellane: Popular Rafting & Canyoning ToursRiver Trekking in the Verdon at Couloir Samson"An excellent and memorable experience! We were a group of six people of varying skill levels. A direct connection was established with our guide, Valentin, whom I highly recommend for his professionalism, friendliness, and passion for his work! Breathtaking scenery, an incredible experience! I recommend this trip to anyone wanting to combine nature, adrenaline, and the discovery of aqua-hiking. Thank you again!"Massimo · June 2026From 53€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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