13km Kayak & Canoe Hire in Ardèche from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
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Activity
Kayaking & Canoeing
Note
No experience required
Minimum age
7 years
Languages
German, English, French
Included
Transfer
Difficulty
Easy
Meeting place
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
At our base "Location de canoë Aigue-vive" (Route des gorges, 07150 Vallon-Pont-d'Arc)
Free cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours before the start of the activity
Details
This 13 km long Maxi-Discovery tour is ideal for a sporty half-day. The beautiful river section starts in Vallon Pont d'Arc and takes you to the beginnings of the Ardèche canyon as well as through a succession of slides and small rapids. You will also pass under the famous "Pont d'Arc" arch. It is the perfect option to combine sport, and to enjoy yourself by taking the time to sunbathe, swim, and why not to have a little picnic! Alone, among family or friends, you will descend at your own pace as this section is suitable for everybody.
Tour programme- Preparation:
We meet at our base in Vallon Pont d'Arc at the time indicated on your booking confirmation.
- Tour:
First you pick up your equipment, and after your briefing, we go together by bus to the starting point which is about 5 km upstream from the base. From there, you board alone or in pairs on your canoe for a nice descent of 13 km to the meeting point, where we come to pick you up with our bus (departure every hour until 6pm).
Tour facts
- River: Gorges de l'Ardèche from Vallon Pont d'Arc
- Description: easy tour, with successive water planes and slides
- Route: departure 5 km upstream, arrival at meeting point 13 km down the river
- Distance: 13 km
- Total duration: 4 to 6 hrs
- Time on the river: you will paddle during 3 hrs, and you can keep the canoe for a total of 4hrs, 5 hrs or even 6 hrs if you'd like
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3 (2 adults and 1 child from 7 to 11)
Included services
- Canoe, paddles, 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
- Dogs allowed on board
Bring along
- Swimsuit
- Sun blocker
- Second pair of shoes (which can get wet)
- Towel
- Snacks (cereal bar, water bottle)
- Glasses lace
Requirements
- Minimum age: 7
- Swimming ability
- Physical health
We went canoeing in the Ardèche for the first time.
The aiguë et vive rental company is very friendly, they speak English, which makes things a little easier, and they explain everything perfectly. Everything went really well, and the staff are all very helpful. I'd love to go back tomorrow!
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Kai · FamilyGermany · August 2025
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