5km Kayak & Canoe Hire in Ardèche - Mini-Tour

This canoe rental "Mini-Tour 5km" is ideal for a short introduction and a peaceful descent from Vallon Pont d'Arc down the river. The excursion will take you through a succession of artificial lakes and slides, so you can discover the sublime gorges of the Ardèche in complete tranquility. This route is well adapted to families with young children.

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Tour programme - Preparation: We meet at our base in Vallon Pont d'Arc at the time indicated on your booking confirmation. - Tour: You pick up your equipment and after a briefing, we will go together by bus to the starting point which is 5km upstream from the base. From there, you board alone or in pairs on your canoe for a nice descent of 5km which will take you back to the base. On the program, slides, swimming are waiting for you and why not to have a little picnic break!

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Tour facts - River: Gorges de l'Ardèche from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc - Description: easy tour, with successive artificial lakes and slides - Route: departure 5km upstream, arrival at the base - Distance: 5km - Total duration: 2 to 4hrs - Time on the river: you will paddle during 1h10min, and you can keep the canoe for a total of 2hrs, 3hrs or even 4hrs if you like - Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child from 7 to 11)

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Included Services - Canoe, paddle, life jacket (spring/fall: neoprene suit) - Waterproof container for your belongings during the descent - Transfer to the starting point and back to the base - Parking space - Hot showers

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Bring along - Swimsuit - Sun blocker - Second pair of shoes (which can get wet) - Towel - Snacks (cereal bar, water bottle) - Glasses lace

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Requirements - Minimum age: 7 - Swimming ability - Physical health