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Published on May 14th, 2024 | by Paddleworld

NRS DURANCE FESTIVAL 2024

Get ready for the ultimate adventure at the Durance Festival, back this summer from July 12th to 14th. The Durance fest is the whitewater festival for all, whatever your level, whatever your style, whatever your craft, if you love whitewater and enjoy having a paddle in your hand, you are family.

For the past ten years, European paddlers and beyond, gather on the bank of the Durance river around Bastille Day (July 14th) for 3 days of fun, catching up with old friends, making new ones, compete, exchange, learn, share, discover, sell, buy etc…

New Addition: The TESTIVAL in St. Clement
Explore our latest addition, the TESTIVAL, offering a full day of on-water testing in St. Clement.

NRS DURANCE FESTIVAL IS BACK! JULY 12-14 th 2023
Durance Festival Testival ©R.Getraud/Durancefestival

What’s on?

Guil Gorge Chrono Creek Race: Challenge yourself in the now classic adrenaline-pumping creek race through Chateau Queyras Gorge.
Variety of Clinics: choose from clinics covering Waterfall Freeride, River SUP, Girl Power, Safety, or Packrafting.
Lower Guil Packraft Run & Ride: Run up the river with your packraft and paddle down to the finish line.
Whitewater SUP Race: Compete in the thrilling whitewater SUP race.
Exhibitor’s Village: Explore a variety of gear at our exhibitor’s village.
Open-Air Cinema: Enjoy outdoor screenings in the evening.
La Grande Descent Stoke Float: Drift along the river and soak in the atmosphere during this epic float on whichever craft you please.
Rabioux Freestyle Showdown: Watch freestyle enthusiasts showcase their talent.
Second-Hand Market: Don’t forget to discover bargains at the second-hand market.

The 2020 edition of the NRS Durance Festival took place on August 1st & 2nd this year and managed to gather nearly 300 paddlers with sun high in the sky in the magical Durance valley in the southern French Alps. ©Richard Bord/Durancefestival.com
Guil Gorge Chrono ©Richard Bord/Durancefestival.com
The 2020 edition of the NRS Durance Festival took place on August 1st & 2nd this year and managed to gather nearly 300 paddlers with sun high in the sky in the magical Durance valley in the southern French Alps. ©Richard Bord/Durancefestival.com
Rabioux Freestyle Showdown ©Richard Bord/Durancefestival.com
rabioux freestyle session
Rabioux Freestyle Showdown ©R.Getraud/Durancefestival
Girl power clinic ©R.Getraud/kayaksession.com
Girl power clinic ©R.Getraud/kayaksession.com

Join Us! Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or simply looking for a weekend of fun with family and friends, the Durance Festival has something for everyone.

For more information, visit www.durancefestival.com.

NRS DURANCE FESTIVAL IS BACK! JULY 12-14 th 2023
Time to party ©R.Getraud/Durancefestival

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