Canoe kayak rental at Serre Ponçon lake
Looking for a moment of relaxation or adventure at Lake Serre-Ponçon? Want to find a quiet cove to soak up the sun or enjoy a family picnic? Sbrava Nautique offers canoe and kayak rentals so you can make the most of your time on the lake. Glide silently through the Ubaye, at the pace of your paddle, and take in the breathtaking scenery of the Hautes-Alpes as you explore the turquoise waters of Lake Serre-Ponçon. Create your own adventure by canoe, with family or friends, and discover the perfect wild cove to cool off and enjoy a special summer moment!
Canoe rental
For an adventure with others
Sbrava Nautique offers canoe rentals for 2 to 4 people—perfect for gliding across Lake Serre-Ponçon and creating unforgettable memories. No engine, no noise: just a true holiday experience that’s eco-friendly and in harmony with nature. Looking to rent a canoe nearby? Come to our nautical base at Saint-Vincent-les-Forts and enjoy the best canoes on Lake Serre-Ponçon. Our high-quality, well-maintained boats are perfectly suited for relaxing water adventures. The canoe will take you where you want to go, quickly and effortlessly.
All equipment is provided
We provide you with the necessary equipment for safe canoeing, namely: paddles, life jackets, and waterproof cans (to store your phones for example). Everything is included in the rental price. Canoes will allow you to visit the most secret corners of the shores of Lake Serre-Ponçon, at water level, in harmony with nature. Their maneuverability and stability allow beginners to try their hand at this practice.
The conditions for renting a canoe:
Canoe rental price:
How much does it cost to rent a canoe?
Canadia Canoe: from €17 per hour to €60 for the day
Treck Canoe: from €17 per hour to €60 for the day
Our canoes for rent
Canoë Treck
2/3 places
This canoe is ideal for beginners. It’s designed for two adults, with room for an additional child aged 5 to 10. This “sit-on-top” style canoe doesn’t have a spray skirt and features small drainage holes to easily let water out. It’s easy to climb back onto the Treck canoe after a fall—its stability is excellent, and its shape helps it stay on course. Perfect for families and anyone looking for a peaceful ride on Lake Serre-Ponçon.
Canoë Canadia
2/3/4 places
This canoe is designed for 3 adult seats, but the third adult can be replaced by 2 children aged 5 to 10. Stable and efficient, it’s perfect for your adventures with family or friends on Lake Serre-Ponçon!
Kayak rental
For a solo ride
For the more solitary or independent adventurers, the sea kayak offers the same benefits as the canoes. The lake and its hidden corners will soon hold no secrets for you. A kayak is a very lightweight vessel, maneuvered with a double-bladed paddle. It can be made from synthetic materials, fabric, or be inflatable.
Explore the Serre-Ponçon lake at water level
Renting a kayak from Sbrava Nautique means giving yourself time to explore, on a light and dynamic kayak, which will take you for a hike on the water, or towards a peaceful cove. Enjoy the landscape of the Ubaye, go and admire the Lac de Serre-Ponçon dam from a new point of view, and perhaps for the more athletic of you, go as far as Embrun 🙂
The conditions for renting a canoe:
- Know how to swim 100m
- Be at least 12 years old
- Have a good physical condition and have completed 5 years of age
- Wearing a life jacket compulsory for everyone
- Respect the rules of navigation along the shores, the middle of the lake being reserved for motor boats.
- Provide you with an identity document
Price of the rental of a kayak
How much does it cost to rent a kayak?
Single-person kayak: from €10 per hour to €35 for the day
Go on a canoe kayak trip
Where to canoe kayak?
Starting from our nautical base on the beach at Saint-Vincent-les-Forts in the commune of Ubaye Serre-Ponçon, set off for a few hours or a full day to explore the hidden corners of Lake Serre-Ponçon with a canoe or kayak rental. The Ubaye side offers wild landscapes and rugged shores, but you can also venture out to Chorges, Savines, or Embrun. Discover the Chanteloube Bay, Bois Vieux, and more… Just be sure to follow the navigation rules and enjoy your holiday surrounded by the stunning views of the Hautes-Alpes and Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Kayaking gives you access to secluded coves and beaches unreachable by road—perfect for a special moment with family or friends. Escape the crowds of Baie Saint-Michel and enjoy a peaceful picnic or swim in this Alpine haven.
What is the difference between a canoe and a kayak?
At Sbrava Nautique, to make it easier to distinguish between canoes and kayaks, we follow a simple rule: multiple seats mean it’s a canoe, a single seat means it’s a kayak. Whether you’re paddling a canoe with others or a solo kayak, you’re free to choose between a single or double paddle—whichever you prefer.
From a more technical perspective, they can be distinguished as follows:
A canoe is a type of open boat steered with a single-bladed paddle (only one side of the paddle enters the water) and is used for navigating rivers and lakes. The canoe originates from the Indigenous peoples of North America. Today, it is used for recreational and sporting water activities. A canoe can carry multiple people.
A kayak is a lightweight canoe steered from a seated position using a double-bladed paddle. It originated with the Inuit.
The difference between a canoe and a kayak comes down to two main criteria:
- the paddle: single for a canoe, double for a kayak. In a canoe we alternate taking the paddle out of the water to row, only one side enters the water. In a kayak, you row on either side without taking the paddle entirely out of the water.
- rower position: kneeling and legs bent back in a canoe, sitting at the bottom of the boat in a kayak
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