Discover the Middle Durance valley between the Serre-Ponçon dam and Tallard castle at your own pace
Beavers and other animals will accompany you on a protected river through lush countryside with many safe rapids.
Beavers and other animals will accompany you on a protected river through lush countryside with many safe rapids.
The trips are unaccompanied.
For river hire, ideal for beginners, the 6km trip (approximately 1? hours canoeing) will enable you to learn how to steer your boat on a wide river with many safe rapids, departing from the nautical base (departure times: 3pm / 4pm)
For a day trip, the 15km trip (approximately 3 hours canoeing) between the Serre-Ponçon dam and Tallard will delight the more experienced. You'll pass through narrow, scenic stretches of river with more pronounced rapids. The thrills are guaranteed. (Departure times: 10:30 am / 12:00 pm / 1:30 pm)
Completely immersed in nature, you'll be able to admire a variety of flora and fauna.
On this walk, you can stop off at Les 3 lacs, a snack bar and beach ideal for swimming.
Meeting point is in Tallard, where there is parking, a picnic area, toilets, a free play area and plenty of shops nearby.
For a first experience, you can hire a canoe, buoy and stand-up paddle from the snack bar "La paillote" at Les 3 lacs, in Rochebrune.
On site: beach, barbecue, toilets, free parking and plenty of activities.
You need to be able to swim, aged 7 and over.
Activity not recommended for pregnant women.
Equipment provided:
Buoyancy waistcoat.
Waterproof bottle (15 litres / canoe)
Double paddle.
1 map of the river and a waterproof bag per group.
Double or single canoe.
Equipment required for the activity:
T-shirt - Sun hat - Bottle of water
It is essential to bring a mobile phone (at least one for the group) and closed shoes such as trainers.
Reception at a base with toilet facilities available.
For river hire, ideal for beginners, the 6km trip (approximately 1? hours canoeing) will enable you to learn how to steer your boat on a wide river with many safe rapids, departing from the nautical base (departure times: 3pm / 4pm)
For a day trip, the 15km trip (approximately 3 hours canoeing) between the Serre-Ponçon dam and Tallard will delight the more experienced. You'll pass through narrow, scenic stretches of river with more pronounced rapids. The thrills are guaranteed. (Departure times: 10:30 am / 12:00 pm / 1:30 pm)
Completely immersed in nature, you'll be able to admire a variety of flora and fauna.
On this walk, you can stop off at Les 3 lacs, a snack bar and beach ideal for swimming.
Meeting point is in Tallard, where there is parking, a picnic area, toilets, a free play area and plenty of shops nearby.
For a first experience, you can hire a canoe, buoy and stand-up paddle from the snack bar "La paillote" at Les 3 lacs, in Rochebrune.
On site: beach, barbecue, toilets, free parking and plenty of activities.
You need to be able to swim, aged 7 and over.
Activity not recommended for pregnant women.
Equipment provided:
Buoyancy waistcoat.
Waterproof bottle (15 litres / canoe)
Double paddle.
1 map of the river and a waterproof bag per group.
Double or single canoe.
Equipment required for the activity:
T-shirt - Sun hat - Bottle of water
It is essential to bring a mobile phone (at least one for the group) and closed shoes such as trainers.
Reception at a base with toilet facilities available.
- TipsGroup rate from 10 adult tickets purchased
Accessibility
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs with assistance
Accessible for self-propelled wheelchairs
Possibility of drop-off in front of the site
Reception staff sensitized to the reception of people with disabilities
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
Check
CashGroups (Max capacity)
Groups (Max capacity)
- 100 Maximum number of people
Accepted customers
Accepted customers
- Children
Openings
Openings
From 1 May 2026 until 31 August 2026 - Open everyday
On booking 24hours before.
Location
Location
Contact Durance Canoë
- www.durance-canoe.com
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Riverside
- Overview on river
- Mountain view
- Close to a motorway
- Waterside
- Mountain location
- Village 2 km away
