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Durance Canoë

  • Access suitable for people with reduced mobility

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.

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.

Opening period

From 01/05 to 31/08/2026.

On booking 24hours before.

Spoken languages : english

Rates

Group rate available for 10 people or more.

Means of payment
  • Check
  • Cash
Practical info
  • Picnic area
  • Car park
    • Coach parking
    • Free car park
Environments
  • Waterside
    • Riverside
  • Mountain location
  • Close to a motorway
  • Village 2 km away
  • Mountain view
  • Overview on river
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Pont de la Durance
05130 Tallard
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