8km Kayak & Canoe Hire by the Pont du Gard from Collias

Discover an exceptional site from a unique perspective: paddle under the famous Pont du Gard on your canoe, starting from Collias. You will live an exceptional day on the Gardon river, which will take you in the middle of the typical landscapes of the south of France, with the crossing of the Roman aqueduct... on the water as a highlight. Enjoy this activity combining sport, nature and history among family or friends and leave with wonderful memories.

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We will meet you at the booked time in the free car park reserved for our visitors. A member of our team will welcome you and show you where to take the shuttle bus to our base (departures all day long). Once at our base, we will give you the equipment, we will brief you on its use and the descent and then you will choose the preferred time for the return shuttle you wish to take (first return shuttle is at 12 pm). Then it's time to head to the water!
- Tour:
You will paddle quietly along the wild gorges of the Gardon, whose calm flow allows you to admire the typical garrigue landscapes that you pass through. After about 2hrs, the Pont du Gard appears in front of you, majestic. Once you have crossed it, you will have about 30 min of paddling left before reaching the arrival point of the circuit. You can stop along the river for a swim or a picnic. As canoes cannot be left unattended, visiting the bridge is not recommended. Thank you for respecting the fauna and flora of this protected area.
- Return:
At the time agreed when you picked up your equipment, our return shuttle will take you back to our car park where you will find your vehicle. After your canoeing tour, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Pont du Gard, this time by foot!

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Tour facts
- River: Gardon (Difficulty level: Class I)
- Description: the Gardon river has its source in the Cévennes. Its gorges dug in the limestone rock cross the typical garrigue landscapes of the south of France. Its quiet flow is the delight of canoe enthusiasts.
- Route: from Collias to Remoulins
- Distance: 8 km
- Total duration: 4 hrs
- Time on the river: 2.5 hrs
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3

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Included services
- Canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Free car park
- Transfer to the starting point and back to the base
- Waterproof container (valuables such as cameras are not recommended)
- Possibility to rent a wetsuit and neoprene shoes
- Dogs allowed in the middle of the canoe

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Bring along
- Change of clothes
- Closed shoes
- Towel
- Glasses strap
- Water (1 L per person) and picnic
- In summer: sunglasses, sunscreen
- Off-season: windbreaker

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 6 years old
- Minimum age to participate alone: 16 years old (parents must sign the rental agreement)
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Not allowed if pregnant