36km Kayak & Canoe Hire in Ardèche - 2 days with bivouac

Lovers of nature and physical challenges will be delighted by this full canoe descent along the Ardèche Gorges. Starting from Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, a 36 km long stretch awaits to be conquered over two days. The route includes highlights such as the famous Pont de Arc and the nature reserve where you can spend the night in a bivouac. The tour offers you the ultimate freedom to paddle at your own pace and stop when you want to, to enjoy this wild and unique setting in France.

---

Tour programme

- Preparation:
We advise you to arrive at our base at least 15 min before the time indicated on your booking. A large free car park awaits you on site. A briefing will be provided before the shuttle departure, during which you will be informed about safety instructions, markings on the river and the return trip. Then you will travel by bus to the departure pier.

- Tour:
Once at the starting point, your equipment will be provided (life jacket, waterproof canister, canoe and paddle) and you'll receive a short introduction on the use of your equipment. As soon as you're ready, the fun can begin. You can go down the Ardèche river at your own pace and enjoy the landscapes that slowly pass before your eyes. In total you will cross a dozen of rapids, including the famous Charlemagne, which will make this descent a little more exciting and of course you will have the opportunity to pass under the famous Pont d'Arc! In the evening, you will stop in one of the two bivouacs previously booked for a very special night. Then you will resume your descent the next day, until the arrival point.

- Arrival:
Once you reach the arrival pier at 5 pm at the latest on the following day, the bus will be there to pick you up and take you back to the base where your vehicle is waiting for you.

---

Tour facts
- River: Ardèche river
- Description: A mythical river flowing through the famous Ardèche Gorges. You will paddle through landscapes of great beauty, cross tumultuous rapids and pass under the famous Pont d'Arc, a must-see geological attraction of the region!
- Route: From Mazes pier to Sauze pier
- Distance: 36 km
- Total duration: two days
- Time on the river: 7 to 9 hrs

---

Included services
- High-quality Canoe (up to 3 seats)
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base
- Last shuttle: 5 pm
- Waterproof canister
- Dogs are not allowed in the nature reserve

---

Not included
- Overnight stay at the bivouac (2 sites along the gorges) to be booked separately: from €5 per child (- 10 y.) and €8 per adult
- Possibility to rent a tent for 3 people for an additional cost of €15
- All the necessary information will be provided in the booking confirmation

---

Bring along
- Swimwear
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Camping gear (including tent, sleeping bag, food and flashlight)

---

Requirements
- Minimum age: 7 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Maximum weight: 300 kg per canoe