The best locations for rafting and canyoning near Lus-la-Croix-Haute are Saint-Égrève, Embrun and Serre-Chevalier - Chantemerle. In the area of Lus-la-Croix-Haute you can find even more rafting and canyoning locations. Saint-Égrève is the closest rafting and canyoning location and is 80 km away from Lus-la-Croix-Haute. You can reach it in about 68 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
"Impressive canyon in stunning natural surroundings. Excellent guide who provided professional support to all participants and handled even challenging situations with calm and expertise."Christine · August 2026
"Even though it was for beginners, there is plenty of excitement. We did it with two teenagers aged 13 and 15, and they really enjoyed it too! Plus, the instructor was super fun. We would recommend it to everyone!!
Tip: wear good shoes😊"
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