13km Kayak & Canoe Hire on the Vézère - Our Favourite Tour
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Activity
Kayaking & Canoeing
Note
No experience required
Minimum age
5 years
Languages
English, French
Optional
Transfer
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting place
Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère
At our base (Canoë Family, 24290 Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
This 13-km canoe or kayak trip is our favourite. Indeed, this part of the Vézère is the richest and most diversified: it offers exceptional natural landscapes, ancient villages, and majestic castles all along. A river configuration gives you the opportunity to alternate small rapids and deep, calm zones. From the age of 5 years old, this getaway will delight young children because it is an opportunity to have fun with your family in an idyllic setting. Take the time to swim or stop to admire the natural and historical heritage of the Périgord Noir.
Tour programme- Preparation:
We meet at our base in Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère 15 minutes before the booked time. There you will be welcomed by our team who will brief you on the descent, safety instructions, and equipment. Then our shuttle bus will take you to the Losse Castle for your departure.
- Tour:
At your own pace, in your kayak or in a group in your canoe, discover this 13-km long route, with its natural landscapes and historical sites with its famous castles such as Castle of Losse with its medieval fortresses or the castle of Belcayre.
- Return:
Once you arrive at La Roque Saint-Christophe, a prehistoric site known for its troglodyte habitats, you can stop at our beacon to join your shuttle bus which is waiting for you every hour until 6 pm to take you back to our base.
Tour facts
- River: Vézère (Difficulty level: easy)
- Description: several itineraries along the Vézère river will take you to discover its bucolic landscapes, its villages of character, and its impressive medieval castles.
- Route: From Losse to La Roque Saint-Christophe
- Distance: 13 km
- Total duration: 4 hrs
- Time on the river: 3 hrs (No specific duration of the activity, feel free to take your time)
- Number of people per canoe: from 2 to 5
Included services
- Canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Last shuttle: 6 pm
- Car park at the base
- Waterproof container
- Dogs allowed on board
Bring along
- Swimwear
- Solid footwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Water bottle, snacks, picnic if desired
Requirements
- Minimum age: 5
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
Really pleasant welcome and a sumptuous stroll on the Vezere.
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Eric · CoupleFrance · June 2025
Nature trail. We expected more rock on the course, but it was very pleasant in these 30-degree temperatures.
Very friendly staff
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Cor · CoupleNetherlands · September 2024
Super nice canoe trip made of 13 km. Definitely recommended. You pass 3 castles and beautiful moorings along the bank and in the middle of the river. Afterwards you can have a drink and a meal in one of the restaurants in the village of St. Leon. Nice cozy village.
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