21km Kayak & Canoe Hire on the Tarn River - Spring Tour

If you feel the need to take a deep breath of fresh air and disconnect from your daily life, this canoe tour is ideal! Your route will be punctuated by extraordinary historical sites such as castles or villages of character surrounded by green and mountainous landscapes characteristic of the Tarn Gorges. This unique excursion is dependent on the flow of the river and is therefore only available in spring. Remember to bring a picnic, if you want to take a lunch break in this idyllic setting.

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Tour programme
- Preparation:
We meet at our base in Sainte-Énimie 10min before the start time, from where you will leave directly by canoe. You can easily park in our free car park. Our team welcomes you and gives you the equipment and safety instructions. Then we take you to Montbrun by shuttle for the start.
- Tour:
You will pass by the authentic village of Castelbouc and also near the medieval castle of Prades overlooking the cliff. You will be able to see our small village of Sainte-Énimie from the river, with its characteristic stone houses. You will then be amazed by the architecture of St Chély-du-Tarn but also by its beautiful waterfall before arriving at the castle of La Caze, perfectly restored. You continue the route paddling by the typical village of Hauterives, which has the particularity of being supplied only by cable car over the river.
- Return:
When you arrive in La Malène, the shuttle is waiting for you to join our base and you can go directly to your car.

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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 Montbrun to La Malène
- Distance: 21km
- Total duration: 6hrs
- Time on the river: 5hrs
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child from 6 to 10)

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Included Services
- High-quality canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Shuttle: transfer to the starting point and back to the base
- Last shuttle: 6 pm
- Waterproof container
- Dogs allowed on board

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Bring along
- Swimwear
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses strap

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Requirements
- Minimum age: 6
- Physical health
- Swimming ability