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.
"It was really amazing. Much more fun and excitement than rafting. 😋"Timo, August 18, 2022
From 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 ability
"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
"It was a great experience! We were with our family of 4 with two kids age 5 and 6. The river was a bit wilder than we expected but our guide was great and navigated us smoothly through all the rapids. Can defintely recommend!"Martijn, July 16, 2025
"Due to the water level, we had to switch to kayaking. It was great fun though, with plenty of action. The guide did a fantastic job.
Would definitely do it again."Rainer, April 5, 2026
"We had a wonderful afternoon swimming in the river and jumping off rocks as a family! The scenery was breathtaking, and Violette guided us brilliantly!"Catherin, June 30, 2025
"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."
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