The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Gap are Embrun, Méolans-Revel and Castellane. In the area of Gap you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Embrun is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 40 km away from Gap. You can reach it in about 43 min by car.
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 supervised, very friendly and competent instructors. A big thank you to Sarah for the great experience and the loops, not to mention her great kindness!"LUCA, July 9, 2025
"Great to make experience, everything is taken care off by the team from the moment you arrive till you leave.
Highly professional and recommendablle"Tanja, August 10, 2025
"Top guide, thanx Theo
Tour was ok, for the first time, could have been a little more action, but water was also flat
Otherwise mega through the canyon, very impressive"Oliver, August 12, 2022
"We had an unforgettable adventure with Aloha Verdon, aqua trekking in the canyon. The guide Valentino was amazing and very helpful as it was our first time doing this kind of activity. The scenery was truly magical. Thank you Aloha Verdon!"Helena , May 30, 2026
"It was an incredible experience that allowed us to discover the Verdon Gorge from the best possible perspective. The guide was amazing, and we navigated rapids, narrow passages between rocks, and even went underwater, feeling completely safe the entire time. She also gave us fascinating explanations about the formation of the Samson Corridor. We truly enjoyed every moment of the experience."
"Great family time, best day of the holidays for my daughters, 16 and 9 years old, an excellent afternoon thanks to our 2 guides Violette and Théo, just the best, thank you to them"
"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."
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
The Verdon gorges are one of the top summer destinations in France. And within the largest canyon in Europe, rafting is definitely the activity to do! Families with young children or those looking for an easy but fun descent will be delighted to do this 7-km rafting tour on the Verdon river.
If you are looking for a family adventure in a natural environment, our classic rafting tour on the Durance River is the perfect choice. You will be between 4 and 9 participants on your raft, supervised by a state-certified instructor who will ensure your safety while helping you find the right