THE Ardèche gorges nature reserve – 24km

Start of activity

Once you have made your
online reservation
during which you will choose your departure date and time (departures between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m.), we will meet you directly at our pier in 📍VallonPont d’Arc. 🚗

You can park in our free, private, shaded parking lot. 🅿️🌳

Once you have been introduced to our on-site team, you will be given a watertight canister 55l for two, in which to store what you want to take on your descent 🥖🧴 (see our tips), you will be able to choose the boat configuration you prefer (canoe or kayak), you will then be equipped with life jackets and life jackets. you’ll attend a short briefing to explain the routeand a a reminder about canoeing and kayaking and basic handling.

You will then take a 10-minute bus ride 🚌 to 📍Châmes, the starting point of this 24km descent of the Ardèche (
see map
).

You board directly on the beach at the entrance to the nature reserve! It’s time for adventure! 🚣

 

The canoe trip

A day of canoeing begins for you as you cross the nature reserve 🌳 des gorges de l’Ardèche!

Wild nature,tranquil waves, rapids 💦 and breathtaking panoramas (
see photos
) ! You’ll enjoy a less crowded descent of the Ardèche than the
8km
and
12km
for your greatest pleasure!

Of course, you’ll find beach breaks along the way, and you’re free to stop wherever you like! 😎

Take a picnic break 🥪 at the cathedral rock 🏞️ and take a dip in a dreamy spot (
see map
) before continuing on to the landing stage at 📍
Sauze
where our teams will be waiting for you between 4:00 and 5:00 pm for the return trip.

Of course, you’ll find beach breaks along the way, and you’re free to stop wherever you like! 😎

Arrival and return

Once you’ve arrived and introduced yourself to our on-site team 📝 all you have to do is return the canoes and paddles to us.

You will then be guided to the bus(air-conditioned 🐧) that will take you back to our premises 🚌 where you left your vehicles!

Allow around 50 minutes for 🛣️ return journey.

Once the rest of the equipment has been returned(cans, vests, etc.), you will be offered a free syrup 🥤(well deserved) and the chance to have a cold drink!

This is already the end of your Ardèche adventure with us 😭… until next time!!! 😃