Discover the Gorges of the Ardèche rivier

An aventure for everyone, in the heart of the natural reserve

Chose your formula :

Short canoe-trip, 1 day, 2 days, Short canoe trek

 


 Short canoe-trip :  Ideal in family or for just a taste of canoeing for half a day. Course from Salavas  to Chames, passing under the well-known Pont d'Arc.

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 Formula 1 day

On a 24 km course, from Chames to Sauze (relaxation) or 32 km from Vallon to Sauze (athletic) discover the Gorges of the Ardèche river, the natural reserve and the famous Pont d'Arc.

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 Formula 2 days A 32 km course, from Vallon to Sauze with bivouac in the natural reserve, in Gaud or Gournier.
Red period: 24km + 8 km down the Ardèche, the first part on the Saturday and the second on the Sunday, with an overnight stay in a campsite outside the gorges.

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 Short canoe trek

 

A 65 km trek from Balazuc to Sauze. 3 days, 2 nights bivouacs along the Ardèche. For the adventurers ! 

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 General Information : 

Difficulty : The river doesn't present particular floating difficulties. There are around 20 "rapids" classified by the French Federation of canoeing : I and II.

It is imperative to know how to swin and to be at teast 7 years old

Recommanded equipment : hat - tee shirt - plastic shoes or tennis shoes - warm clothes and sleeping bag for the night in the Gorges - don't forget a picnic  and some drinks - not provided.

For the formula in 1 day, it is recommanded to arrive at our reception between 8 and 9:30 am, because the arrival in Sauze is fixed at 5 pm.

For the formula in 2 or 3 days, the best is to arrive between 10 and 12 am to be able to take the most advantage of the Gorges.

Services :  We provide all the equipment which is necessary (boats - simple ou double paddles - certified life jackets - waterproof containers) A free initiation is given before departure-time. We provide the return journey to Vallon with our vehicles. Free - private car park.

Unauthorized camping is prohibited. Entrance into the natural reserve has to be done before 4 pm (prder of the prefect).

It is obligatory to wear the life jacket.