Take your children on an adventure they won't soon forget! Our 6 km kayak and canoe hire on the Tarn river is ideal for families with young children. This peaceful trip will allow you to discover the magnificent Tarn Gorges. In a wild setting, paddle at your own pace and pass authentic villages and the Peyrelade Castle, which will take you back in time. So that you can make this special moment last with your loved ones, you can keep the canoe until the end of the day.
Tour programme- Preparation:The meeting point is directly
at our base in Mostuéjouls, 20 minutes before the booked time (in April and May, we meet at the B&B Le Soleilo, in the centre of the village). There, your equipment will be provided (life jacket, waterproof container, canoe and paddle). Afterwards, a short initiation on the use of your equipment will be given.
- Tour:Once in your canoe, you will first pass the village of
Liaucous and admire the
cliffs of Sauveterre in the background. Then you will discover the authentic village of
Mostuéjouls from the water. You will paddle along the village of
Boyne, which is overlooked by the
Peyrelade Castle, a medieval fortress from the XIIᵉ century. Finally, you will finish your canoeing trip in the village of
Rivière-sur-Tarn where you will be picked up. Throughout the adventure, you can stop at one of the river's beaches for a swim or a picnic.
- Return:When your journey is over, you can contact us so that we can take you back to the base, where your vehicle is waiting (last shuttle: 6 pm).
Tour facts- River: Tarn River
- Description: the Tarn Gorges are true jewels of nature and offer a unique landscape for all those who venture into the canyon.
- Route: from Mostuéjouls to Rivière-sur-Tarn
- Distance: 6 km
- Total duration: 2.5 hrs
- Time on the river: you will paddle during 1.5 to 2 hrs and you can keep the canoe until 6 pm
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child of less than 30 kg)
Included Services- High-quality canoe, paddles, life jacket
- Neoprene suit (from April to June)
- Shuttle: transfer back to the base
- Last shuttle: 6 pm
- Waterproof container
- Free car park at the base
Bring along- Swimwear
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Towel
- Glasses strap
Requirements- Minimum age: 5 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability