Go on an adventure with our 25 km kayak & canoe hire on the Loire River with bivouac! Take advantage of the simple pleasures of canoeing with family and friends in the middle of the nature of the Loire Valley. You will decide where you want to stop to sleep and cook. So come and enjoy a peaceful setting on the Loire, a UNESCO World Heritage River!
Tour programme- Preparation:We will meet you at the base
15 minutes before the reserved time. Free car park is available on site. Then the small group will take the shuttle bus for a 35-minute ride to the starting point of the descent. Once there, we will provide you with all the necessary equipment, and give you a short introduction to using it.
- Tour:You can keep your equipment for 24 hours maximum, and you are free to decide your route with the help of the map provided. You will also choose where to spend the night. You will have the chance to enjoy a quiet environment in the middle of nature.
- Return:After 25 km of descent, you will arrive at the base, where you can enjoy the park and the restaurant.
Tour facts- River: Loire (Difficulty level: Difficult)
- Description: nicknamed the last wild river in Europe, the Loire is the longest river in France measuring 1,006 km
- Route: from Juigné to Chalonnes-sur-Loire
- Distance: 25 km
- Total duration: 24 hrs
- Time on the river: 5 hrs
- Number of people per canoe: up to 4 (2 adults and 2 children under 10 years old)
Included services- High-quality canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Map to find your way
- Shuttle: transfer to the starting point
- Waterproof container
- No pets allowed on board
- Dry toilets at the base
Bring along- Swimwear
- Closed shoes
- Second pair of trainers (which may get wet)
- Extra clothes to change into
- Towel
- Water
- Bivouac gear (including tent, sleeping bag, food and torch)
- Glasses strap
Requirements- Minimum age: 5 years old
- Physical health
- Swimming ability
- Bivouac experience
- Minimum weight: 15 kg