{"id":5332,"date":"2015-01-31T21:49:15","date_gmt":"2015-01-31T21:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activeazur.com\/?page_id=5332"},"modified":"2017-12-19T13:29:41","modified_gmt":"2017-12-19T13:29:41","slug":"southern-french-alps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/rafting-kayaking\/southern-french-alps","title":{"rendered":"Rafting &#038; Kayaking in the Southern French Alps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"locationimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/rafting-south-france-banner-700x230.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" title=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/rafting-south-france-banner-700x230.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" title=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>The best whitewater descents in the South of France<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>With great white water, plenty of sunshine and beautiful mountain scenery, the Southern French Alps has a lot to attract river runners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hautes Alpes and Alpes de Haute Provence regions of southern France have some of the most beautiful white water rivers in France. The most spectacular and fun rivers are undoubtedly the Durance, the Ubaye, the Bachelard and the Guil. White water kayaking and rafting from grades 2 to 5 is waiting to thrill you and spill you, all under a warm Mediterranean sun.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Book a Rafting or Kayaking Trip in the Alps of Southern France<\/h3>\n<p>Our rafting and kayaking partners in the South of France employ experienced guides who are all fully qualified so you can have fun and stay safe. 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--smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Upper Var\" title=\"Kayaking the Upper Var\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-7340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-7340\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Flickr | Bo J\u00f8rgensen<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Var<\/h3>\n<p>The Var runs through the Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments of south-eastern France, finally meeting the sea at Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The upper section of the Var Valley runs through the astoundingly beautiful <strong>Gorges de Daluis<\/strong>, nicknamed the <em>Colorado Ni\u00e7ois<\/em> because of the red rock and blue water of the canyon. The class III &#8211; IV water is run commercially in spring when melt-water from the Mercantour National Park feeds the flow. A lower section of the Var between Puget Th\u00e9niers and <strong>Tou\u00ebt-sur-Var<\/strong> has gentler class II water suitable for hot-dogging and family trips.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_4346\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5332]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4346\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ubaye Valley Rafting\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-4346 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4346\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ubaye Valley Rafting\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-4346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4346\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Aqua Rider<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/rafting-kayaking\/southern-french-alps\/ubaye\">Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Ubaye | Go ><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Running from the Italian border to Serre-Pon\u00e7on Lake, the Ubaye follows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/places\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/ubaye-valley\">one of the most stunning natural watercourses in France<\/a>. You can raft through unspoilt scenery down a succession of rapids for more than 50 km. The river is graded from class 2 to 5, so there&#8217;s something for everyone from first timers to thrill-seeking river maggots. The Kings Course from Martinet to Lauzet offers 1.5 hours of non-stop rapids. The most intrepid paddlers can tackle the rapids that were previously thought to be un-navigable, known to the locals as the Ex-infranchissables in the Fresqui\u00e8re to Martinet bridge section. If you&#8217;ve got the boules, this is one to tick off your rafting in France list.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5332]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2157 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Durance<\/h3>\n<p>The Durance runs from Saint Cl\u00e9ment to Serre-Pon\u00e7on Lake and is graded class 2 to 3, so it&#8217;s a bit more progressive than the Ubaye. The put in at Saint Cl\u00e9ment is a great point from which to discover this beautiful valley and get your paddling technique nailed down for bigger water later on. If you already have some rafting experience, you may want to paddle this section yourself in a canoe-raft, a super boyant inflatable canoe. However you choose to descend, you&#8217;re sure to have great fun in the Rabioux waves. Where the Durance meets Serre-Pon\u00e7on Lake is a great spot for lunch.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5332]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Lower Guil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5334 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-400x399.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Lower Guil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-400x399.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Guil<\/h3>\n<p>On the edge of the Ecrins National Park, the Guil, described as one of the most beautiful rivers in France, also offers a superb white water experience with spectacular rapids and deep canyons. The descent by raft takes in one of the most scenic sections of the Guil and includes the legendary Triple Chute &#8211; not for the faint hearted.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_5335\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5332]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5335\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Bachelard\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5335 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5335\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Bachelard\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5335\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 Raft&#8217;Ubaye<\/p><\/div>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Bachelard<\/h3>\n<p>The Bachelard is a tributary of the Ubaye and originates in the high mountains of Mercantour national park. This steep, technical river is graded class 2 to 5 and will appeal to those who love challenging whitewater. You put in at Col de la Cayolle and paddle through the magnificent Vall\u00e9e du Bachelard, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. The Bachelard descent is only accessible in May and June.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_5758\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[5332]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5758\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tandem Kayaking on the Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5758 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5758\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tandem Kayaking on the Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-5758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 ridetheverdon.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/rafting-kayaking\/southern-french-alps\/verdon\">Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Verdon | Go ><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>On two days per week during July and August the dam releases a torrent of white water and the Verdon river flows with full force. The 25 km descent through the Verdon canyon is legendary and should be on every thrill-seekers&#8217; hit list. Class V rapids make this an exciting descent requiring fitness, commitment and a sense of adventure. If you&#8217;re not an expert kayaker you can still enjoy the epic experience by joining a qualified guide in a tandem kayak.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>You may also like&#8230;<\/h3>\n<div class=\"su-box su-box-style-default\" id=\"\" style=\"border-color:#000000;border-radius:3px\"><div class=\"su-box-title\" style=\"background-color:#333333;color:#FFFFFF;border-top-left-radius:1px;border-top-right-radius:1px\">This is box title<\/div><div class=\"su-box-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\" style=\"border-bottom-left-radius:1px;border-bottom-right-radius:1px\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/canyoning-france\/canyoning-south-france\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"canyoning-alpes-maritimes-france\" title=\"canyoning-alpes-maritimes-france\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1782 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"canyoning-alpes-maritimes-france\" title=\"canyoning-alpes-maritimes-france\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-1782\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/03\/canyoning-france-large-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Canyoning in the South of France<\/h3>\n<p>Many rafting companies also offer canyoning trips and if you have a head for heights as well as water, then this can be really great fun. The south of France has some of the longest and most beautiful canyons in Europe.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/canyoning-france\/canyoning-south-france\" title=\"Canyoning in the South of France\">Canyoning in the South of France | Go ><\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"locationimage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/rafting-south-france-banner-700x230.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" title=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 730px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 730\/230;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/rafting-south-france-banner-700x230.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" title=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"730\" height=\"230\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2>The best whitewater descents in the South of France<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>With great white water, plenty of sunshine and beautiful mountain scenery, the Southern French Alps has a lot to attract river runners.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Hautes Alpes and Alpes de Haute Provence regions of southern France have some of the most beautiful white water rivers in France. The most spectacular and fun rivers are undoubtedly the Durance, the Ubaye, the Bachelard and the Guil. White water kayaking and rafting from grades 2 to 5 is waiting to thrill you and spill you, all under a warm Mediterranean sun.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Book a Rafting or Kayaking Trip in the Alps of Southern France<\/h3>\n<p>Our rafting and kayaking partners in the South of France employ experienced guides who are all fully qualified so you can have fun and stay safe. Enjoy a rafting trip with friends and family, ramp up the fun with inflatable kayaks, or embark on the tandem kayak adventure of a lifetime through the Verdon Grand Canyon.<\/p>\n[sabai-directory-listings category=rafting-kayaking address=castellane distance=100 featured_only=1 hide_nav=1]\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_7340\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Upper Var\" title=\"Kayaking the Upper Var\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-7340 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Upper Var\" title=\"Kayaking the Upper Var\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-7340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-the-var-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Flickr | Bo J\u00f8rgensen[\/caption]\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Var<\/h3>\n<p>The Var runs through the Alpes-Maritimes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence departments of south-eastern France, finally meeting the sea at Saint-Laurent-du-Var. The upper section of the Var Valley runs through the astoundingly beautiful <strong>Gorges de Daluis<\/strong>, nicknamed the <em>Colorado Ni\u00e7ois<\/em> because of the red rock and blue water of the canyon. The class III &#8211; IV water is run commercially in spring when melt-water from the Mercantour National Park feeds the flow. A lower section of the Var between Puget Th\u00e9niers and <strong>Tou\u00ebt-sur-Var<\/strong> has gentler class II water suitable for hot-dogging and family trips.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_4346\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ubaye Valley Rafting\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-4346 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Ubaye Valley Rafting\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-4346\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/ubaye-valley-rafting-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Aqua Rider[\/caption]\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/rafting-kayaking\/southern-french-alps\/ubaye\">Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Ubaye | Go ><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Running from the Italian border to Serre-Pon\u00e7on Lake, the Ubaye follows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/places\/provence-alpes-cote-dazur\/ubaye-valley\">one of the most stunning natural watercourses in France<\/a>. You can raft through unspoilt scenery down a succession of rapids for more than 50 km. The river is graded from class 2 to 5, so there&#8217;s something for everyone from first timers to thrill-seeking river maggots. The Kings Course from Martinet to Lauzet offers 1.5 hours of non-stop rapids. The most intrepid paddlers can tackle the rapids that were previously thought to be un-navigable, known to the locals as the Ex-infranchissables in the Fresqui\u00e8re to Martinet bridge section. If you&#8217;ve got the boules, this is one to tick off your rafting in France list.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2157 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Rafting in the Southern French Alps\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-2157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/04\/rafting-southern-french-alps-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Durance<\/h3>\n<p>The Durance runs from Saint Cl\u00e9ment to Serre-Pon\u00e7on Lake and is graded class 2 to 3, so it&#8217;s a bit more progressive than the Ubaye. The put in at Saint Cl\u00e9ment is a great point from which to discover this beautiful valley and get your paddling technique nailed down for bigger water later on. If you already have some rafting experience, you may want to paddle this section yourself in a canoe-raft, a super boyant inflatable canoe. However you choose to descend, you&#8217;re sure to have great fun in the Rabioux waves. Where the Durance meets Serre-Pon\u00e7on Lake is a great spot for lunch.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Lower Guil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5334 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-400x399.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Lower Guil\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-5334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-400x399.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/kayaking-lower-guil-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Guil<\/h3>\n<p>On the edge of the Ecrins National Park, the Guil, described as one of the most beautiful rivers in France, also offers a superb white water experience with spectacular rapids and deep canyons. The descent by raft takes in one of the most scenic sections of the Guil and includes the legendary Triple Chute &#8211; not for the faint hearted.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_5335\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Bachelard\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5335 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking the Bachelard\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5335\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/bachelard-kayaking-small-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 Raft&#8217;Ubaye[\/caption]\n<h3>Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Bachelard<\/h3>\n<p>The Bachelard is a tributary of the Ubaye and originates in the high mountains of Mercantour national park. This steep, technical river is graded class 2 to 5 and will appeal to those who love challenging whitewater. You put in at Col de la Cayolle and paddle through the magnificent Vall\u00e9e du Bachelard, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery. The Bachelard descent is only accessible in May and June.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n[caption id=\"attachment_5758\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\"]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tandem Kayaking on the Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5758 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 150px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 150\/150;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"Tandem Kayaking on the Verdon\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-5758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/tandem-kayak-verdon-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> \u00a9 ridetheverdon.com[\/caption]\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ultimatefrance.com\/rafting-kayaking\/southern-french-alps\/verdon\">Rafting &#038; Kayaking the Verdon | Go ><\/a><\/h3>\n<p>On two days per week during July and August the dam releases a torrent of white water and the Verdon river flows with full force. The 25 km descent through the Verdon canyon is legendary and should be on every thrill-seekers&#8217; hit list. Class V rapids make this an exciting descent requiring fitness, commitment and a sense of adventure. 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