Rivers
Le Guil
The Guil is a special river that will take you far away from our civilised and sanitised world. The descent of the « combe de château Queyras » is a unique experience that will transport you… more about this river
La Gyronde
The Gyronde is fed by the Gyr and the Onde wich meet at Vallouise. Agreeable river with irregula flow : snow and glacier melt, the power stations at Pelvoux and Vallouise can provoque important flow… more about this river
La Séveraisse
Valgaudemar
The Severaisse, is not one of the best-known rivers in the Hautes-Alpes, however it is well worth a visit. The upper part of the valley is tucked away at the very heart of the Parc National des… more about this river
La Guisane
The Guisane, no austere gorges or feisty torrents here, just a charming small Alpine river which is a delight to explore and perfect for a refreshing dip in its mountain waters. It should not be… more about this river
La Romanche
The source of the river, which is the twin sister of the Guisane to the east, is at the Col du Lautaret, from where it follows a discreet path at the foot of the north face of the Meije. Numerous… more about this river
Buëch
The Buëch plots its course south, flowing into the Durance at Sisteron, in the far south of the county. The river reveals its full beauty during the spring melt or after a heavy storm. Its path is… more about this river
La Durance
The Durance is one of France’s classic waterways. The Durance carries the highest volume of any river in France, with wonderful water which descends in wave after wave, directly from the higest… more about this river
La Clarée
The Clarée, very beautiful river in a wild and magnificent valley, the more technical upper course guarantees thrills and spills for the more adventurous.
Grade : from II to III
Distance : upper… more about this river
La Méouge
If you ever have the chance to come here in spring, and the water level is high enough,the descent of the Méouge by kayak is an unforgettable experience. Sadly, this is something of a rare occurence… more about this river
Le Drac
The Drac is a high-volume river used by a number of rafting companies and popular with canoeing and kayaking enthusiasts. It’s steady course provides a succcession of ecxcellent waves which during… more about this river
Le Gyr
The Gyr, short and powerful, the Gyr hurtles down the Vallouise Valley at a rate of knots. A veritable alpine torrent, the Gyr gives little respite to those who try to tame its glacial waves ! Near… more about this river
