This 30 km canoe trip in the Ardèche will delight the adventurers! Discover the Ardèche Gorges as you have never seen them before. A shimmering green landscape awaits you for a moment of laughter with family or friends! Discover also the wonderful Pont d'Arc. Finally, take a picnic break on one of the many beaches. Looking for a challenge? This descent is made for you!
Tour programme- Preparation:The meeting point is directly at our base in
Vallon Pont d'Arc, 15 minutes before the departure, not far from the starting point of the circuit, where your equipment will be provided (life jacket, waterproof canoe and paddle). Then, a short initiation on the use of your equipment will be given to you.
- Tour:Enjoy the green landscape from your departure in Vallon Pont d'Arc and then go under the
mythical Pont d'Arc! Once passed, enjoy the tranquillity and the wild setting of the Gorges de l'Ardèche. On your way, you will have the opportunity to pass several rapids such as the famous
Charlemagne. Finally, take a well-deserved break on one of the many beaches along the way: you can swim or picnic there!
- Return:Once you reach the end of the descent, a shuttle (last departure: 5 pm) is waiting to take you back to the base where your vehicle is waiting for you and where you can debrief your day with your family or friends!
Tour facts- River: Ardèche
- Description: The Ardèche is one of the most beautiful rivers in France. Thanks to its rapids and other obstacles, live a unique experience!
- Route: from Vallon pier to Sauze pier
- Distance: 30 km
- Total duration: minimum 7 hrs
- Time on the river: you will paddle for 5 to 6 hrs and you can keep the canoe until 5 pm
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child from 7 to 12 years old)
- If the activity cannot take place due to a high water level — as regulations are very strict in this regard — you will receive a full refund
Included services- High-quality canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Shuttle: transfer back to the base
- Last shuttle: 5 pm
- Photos to be requested on site
- Waterproof container
- Free car park
- Dogs are not allowed in the nature reserve
Bring along- Swimwear
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses strap
- Picnic
Requirements- Minimum age: 7 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Maximum weight: 300 kg per canoe