Rafting Discovery on the Durance River from Saint-Clément-sur-Durance, near Embrun

Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: Occasionally sporty
Duration: 1 half day
Spoken languages: English, French, Spanish
Minimum age: From 5 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: flexible More info
Opening seasons:

Activity description

Discover the thrill of white water rafting down the Durance River from Saint-Clément-sur-Durance, at the gateway to the Ecrins National Park and the Lake of Serre-Ponçon!

Open to children from the age of 5, rafting down the Durance River is an incredible activity to enjoy with family or friends near Embrun. Aboard a 4 to 7-seater inflatable boat, your crew will have to combine technique and coordination to successfully navigate the rapids in your path! You will experience a thrill-packed adventure that will leave you and your crew even closer together, with the desire to repeat this rafting trip down the Durance River, which lasts around 2.5 hours.

Less than an hour's drive from Gap, this refreshing activity from Saint-Clément-sur-Durance takes place in the magnificent setting of the Ecrins National Park, with beautiful mountain peaks in the background. You will enjoy some magnificent scenery as you raft down the Durance River for 15 km, including a short break to enjoy some toasted marshmallows.

Accompanied by a state-qualified instructor to guide you along the way and ensure your safety, your team will enjoy an unforgettable discovery of rafting on the Durance River, with plenty of thrills and laughs near the Lake of Serre-Ponçon!

Course of events

- Meeting with the team at the Nomad River School base in Saint-Clément-sur-Durance

- Equipment at the base

- Transfer by shuttle bus to the starting point of the rafting trip

- Briefing on the activity and safety instructions

- Boarding in the rafts and setting off on a 2.5-hour rafting trip down the Durance, including a snack of toasted marshmallows on the way

- Arrival at the base, de-equipping and end of the activity

Activity requirements

Knowing how to swim is compulsory for this activity.

A written parental authorisation is required for minors to take part in this activity.

Included
  • Instructor
  • All the rafting equipment
  • Shuttle
  • Grilled marshmallows
Do not forget to bring
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Shoes that will get wet
  • Bottle of water
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Meeting point
Nomad River School - Base de loisirs, Le Sersas, 05600 Saint-Clément-sur-Durance, France Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 4 days or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
4 days
Cancellation between 48 and 96 hours prior to the agreed activity date
You are entitled to a 50% refund
48 hrs
Cancellation 48 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

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