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: 1 or 2

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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