36km Kayak & Canoe Hire in Ardèche - 2 days with bivouac

Enjoy your adventure and spend two unforgettable days canoeing in the Ardèche Gorges. Ideal for nature lovers, this two-day trip allows many stops on the beaches of the Ardèche. Discover all the must-sees of this river: from the Pont d'Arc to the famous Charlemagne rapid, the experience will be memorable. Admire the landscapes and take a break in a place where you will be totally disconnected. Accessible to all, this 36 km canoe trip will delight young and old.

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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: Once on the water, go at your own pace and enjoy the green landscapes of the Ardèche Gorges and its nature reserve. During the tour punctuated with rapids, discover the magnificent Pont d'Arc. In the evening, you can stop in one of the two authorized bivouacs of Gaud and Gournier. You will spend a unique night in the middle of nature! The next day, take your canoe and paddle to the finish line in Sauze. - Return: Once you reached 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!

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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 Les Mazes pier to Sauze pier - Distance: 36 km - Total duration: 2 days - Time on the river: 4 to 5 hrs of paddling time the first day and 3 to 4 hrs the next day - Number of people per canoe: up to 2 - 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

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Included services - High-quality canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket - Shuttle: transfer back to the base - Last shuttle: 5 pm the next day - Photos to be requested on site - Waterproof container - Free car park

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Not included - Overnight stay at the bivouac (2 sites along the gorges) to be booked separately: from €5 per child (- 10 y.) and €8 per adult IMPORTANT: To participate in this activity, it is mandatory to book your bivouac (Gault or Gournier) in advance via the following website: https://www.gorges-ardeche-pontdarc.fr/reserver-votre-bivouac-dans-les-gorges-de-lardeche/ Without this prior reservation, you will not be able to participate in the activity. - Possibility to rent a tent for 3 people for an additional cost of €15 - Dogs are not allowed in the nature reserve

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Bring along - Swimwear - Second pair of trainers (which may get wet) - Towel - Glasses strap - Picnic - Camping gear (including tent, sleeping bag, food and flashlight)

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Requirements - Minimum age: 7 years old - Physical health - Swimming ability - Maximum weight: 300 kg per canoe