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Tourists contemplate a castle from the Vézère river in a canoe during the 17km sports trip with Canoë Family.

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Kayak & CanoeFranceNouvelle-AquitaineDordogneSaint-Léon-sur-Vézère

17km Kayak & Canoe Hire on the Vézère - Sport Tour

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Activity
Kayaking & Canoeing
Full description
Minimum age
5 years
Languages
English, French
Difficulty
Moderate
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

Alone, with family or friends, this 17-km trip on the Vézère river invites you to appreciate the flourishing nature, the small villages full of history of the Black Périgord, as well as its waterside castles such as the Château de Belcayre and locks dating from the Middle Age. The return shuttle is at your disposal at the end of the route, so you can take advantage of breaks on one of the beaches or islands on your route to have a picnic, swim or simply go for a walk.


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 Montignac for your departure.
- Tour:
At your own pace, in your kayak or in a group in your canoe, discover its 17-km course, with its historic villages and castles such as the castle of Losse or the castle of Belcayre. You can admire the authentic village of Saint-Léon-sur-Vézère from the river.
- Return:
Once arrived at La Roque-Saint-Christophe, known for its troglodyte site, you can stop at our beacon to join your shuttle bus which is waiting for you every hour until 6 pm to bring you back to our base.

Tour facts
- River: Vézère (Difficulty level: moderate)
- 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 Montignac to La Roque Saint-Christophe
- Distance: 17 km
- Total duration: 5 hrs
- Time on the river: 4 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

Recommendations for 17km Kayak & Canoe Hire on the Vézère - Sport Tour

EmmanuelOctober 25, 2022verified1 day (4 hours/day)

Beauty of the course, especially with the 3 castles on the banks of the Vézère, welcome, speed of implementation and recovery on site, maintained boat

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  • Beginner friendly
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PatrickSeptember 19, 2022verified1 day (4 hours/day)

Very nice magical landscape

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  • Beginner friendly
OphélieSeptember 4, 2022verified1 day (4 hours/day)

Very good course and welcome. It was great ! I recommend.

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  • Action level
  • Landscape
  • Value for money
  • Guide
  • Service
  • Location
  • Beginner friendly

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