Discover the jewels of the Tarn Gorges as you paddle along the river on this 12 km canoe trip. Along this route that is accessible to all, you will pass by a waterfall, a 15th-century castle, and several picturesque little villages full of history, such as Hauterives, with its remnants from the Middle Ages perched at the top of a cliff. Anyone from the age of 6 years can participate in this outing that is ideal for families or groups of friends. You can make one or more stops to have a picnic, enjoy a swim or simply walk around. Enjoy!
Tour programmePreparationWe meet
at our base in Sainte-Énimie 10 minutes before the start of the activity, from where you will leave directly by canoe. You're welcome to park your car on our free car park. Our team will welcome you and provide you with the necessary equipment before giving you some important safety instructions.
TourOn board your canoe, you can admire the
characteristic landscapes of the Tarn, such as the
cascade of St Chély-du-Tarn or the
medieval castle of La Caze. You end your tour in the authentic
village of Hauterives. As there are no roads leading to it, you may have the opportunity to witness the mail or certain goods being delivered by cable car above the river.
ReturnWhen you arrive in Hauterives, the shuttle will be waiting for you to take you back to our base and you can go directly to your car.
Tour facts- River: Tarn (Difficulty level: easy)
- Description: The Tarn river runs through the famous gorges, which are classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for their unspoiled nature. A series of very authentic villages are lined up along the river.
- Route: From our base in Sainte-Énimie to Hauterives
- Distance: 12km
- Total duration: 3.5hrs
- Time on the river: 3hrs
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child from 6 to 10 years)
Included Services- High-quality canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Shuttle: transfer back to the base
- Shuttle schedule: 4, 5 and 6 pm
- Waterproof container
- Dogs allowed on board
Bring along- Swimwear (possibility to buy on site)
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses strap
Requirements- Minimum age: 6 years
- Physical health
- Swimming ability