{"id":11547,"date":"2022-06-06T13:54:21","date_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descente-canoe-ardeche.com\/how-to-prepare-for-canoeing-down-the-ardeche\/"},"modified":"2022-06-06T13:54:21","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T11:54:21","slug":"how-to-prepare-for-canoeing-down-the-ardeche","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.descente-canoe-ardeche.com\/en\/how-to-prepare-for-canoeing-down-the-ardeche\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for canoeing down the Ard\u00e8che"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;873&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">How to prepare for canoeing down the Ard\u00e8che<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Our tips and tricks for preparing your descent and making the most of your canoe trip on the Ard\u00e8che!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Weather and water level<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u26c5<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>What&#8217;s the weather like in Ard\u00e8che?  <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>The weather in Sud Ard\u00e8che around  <strong><br \/>\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/07150+Vallon-Pont-d'Arc\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12b4fdf5b0429355:0xb0c0218ab5a5b182?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjfz8G9-5j4AhVGKxoKHa74CT4Q8gF6BAhnEAE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vallon Pont d&#8217;Arc<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong> is particularly generous with sunshine \ud83c\udf1e and warmth  <strong>as early as April<\/strong>! Rainy days can happen  <strong>but it&#8217;s rare<\/strong>. And don&#8217;t worry! If it rains on the day of your canoe trip, you can postpone the date at will, and even get your money back if no other date suits you \ud83d\ude00[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_raw_html]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwaWQlM0QlMjJ3aWRnZXRfYXV0b2NvbXBsZXRlX3ByZXZpZXclMjIlMjAlMjB3aWR0aCUzRCUyMjQwMCUyMiUyMGhlaWdodCUzRCUyMjE4MCUyMiUyMGZyYW1lYm9yZGVyJTNEJTIyMCUyMiUyMHNyYyUzRCUyMmh0dHBzJTNBJTJGJTJGbWV0ZW9mcmFuY2UuY29tJTJGd2lkZ2V0JTJGcHJldmlzaW9uJTJGMDczMzAwJTIyJTNFJTIwJTNDJTJGaWZyYW1lJTNF[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;883&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>Is there enough water to navigate the Ard\u00e8che?  <\/b><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s not uncommon to hear <strong>legends that at such and such a time there&#8217;s no more water in the Ard\u00e8che<\/strong> \ud83c\udfdc\ufe0f, or at least not enough to <strong>enjoy a canoe trip \ud83d\udea3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/strong>. In fact, it&#8217;s simply not true \ud83d\ude02.<br \/>\n<strong>The Ard\u00e8che is fortunate to be fed by numerous<\/strong> natural <strong>tributaries<\/strong> as well as dams. \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f<\/p>\n<p><strong>The best time to sail is of course in May, when water levels are naturally higher<\/strong> than in midsummer, but <strong>don&#8217;t worry!<\/strong> We&#8217;ve never yet run out of water! \ud83d\ude00<\/p>\n<p>On the contrary, after heavy rains, it may happen that the water level is too high for canoeing \ud83d\udea3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f, especially for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.descente-canoe-ardeche.com\/descente-canoe-ardeche-12km\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12km course<\/a> (<strong><br \/>\n  <em>this remains very rare<\/em><br \/>\n<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more information:<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>In order to sail in good conditions, the coastline must be below +0.50, and below -0.30 for the 12km course.<br \/>\n<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;See the water level live&#8221; style=&#8221;classic&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; i_icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-tint&#8221; add_icon=&#8221;true&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.rdbrmc.com%2Fhydroreel2%2Fstation.php%3Fcodestation%3D511|target:_blank&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;885&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">What is the water temperature in the Ard\u00e8che?<\/h2>\n<p><b>The temperature varies according to the season, but it&#8217;s very pleasant from mid-April\/early May!  <\/b>In fact, the calm flow that runs for several dozen kilometers before  <strong>Vallon Pont d&#8217;Arc<\/strong>  and  <strong>Ard\u00e8che gorges<\/strong>  allows the water to take advantage of the Ard\u00e8che sun \ud83c\udf1e to warm up.<br \/>\nIf the water temperature is cool at the beginning of the season (around 15\u00b0c)\ud83d\udc27 <strong>we provide neoprene wetsuits to keep you warm<\/strong> \ud83e\udd17!<br \/>\nThen very quickly the swimsuit became the official attire \ud83d\udc59\ud83e\ude73 with <strong>water temperatures exceeding 20\u00b0 as early as May and reaching 25\u00b0c in summer!!!<\/strong> \ud83c\udf21\ufe0f[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;892&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Preparing your canoe trip in the Ard\u00e8che<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\ud83c\udf92<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The must-haves!<\/h2>\n<p>For any canoe trip, there are a few things you need to remember to make sure you enjoy your Ard\u00e8che adventure in the best possible conditions!<br \/>\nBut which items should you put in your bag first?<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sunscreen \ud83e\uddf4<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>We can&#8217;t stress this enough: <strong>protect yourself from the sun<\/strong> \u2600\ufe0f! Tanning is nice&#8230; toasting is not so nice \ud83e\udd75!<br \/>\nA good tube of <strong>SPF 50 sunscreen<\/strong> (it&#8217;s<em>the south here, so save the SPF 30 for the beach<\/em> \ud83d\ude1c).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Water \ud83e\udd64<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Of course, canoeing means sport, and the <strong>Ard\u00e8che means sun<\/strong>, so make sure you&#8217;re properly hydrated, otherwise you&#8217;ll end up like a raisin with a raging headache. <strong>Plan on 1.5L of water per person<\/strong> to <strong>keep everyone cool on your trip down the Ard\u00e8che!<\/strong><br \/>\n<em>(The pastis is for after the canoe trip!)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Picnic \ud83e\udd6a<\/h2>\n<p>What better way to <strong>settle down<\/strong> than on <strong>one of the many beaches<\/strong> you&#8217;ll come across along the way?<br \/>\nDon&#8217;t worry, of course, we provide <strong>watertight containers<\/strong> in which to transport chips and other sausages&#8230; \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<h2>Closed-toe shoes \ud83d\udc5f<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Which shoes are right for canoeing<\/strong>? Well, in reality there are no rules, but <strong>we do recommend shoes such as an old pair of sneakers<\/strong> and, above all,<strong>avoiding flip-flops<\/strong>, which could decide to make the descent of the Ard\u00e8che without you by escaping from your feet!<\/p>\n<h2>Sun hat\ud83e\udde2<\/h2>\n<p>Not compulsory, but not a bad idea! Especially <strong>during summer heatwaves \ud83e\udd75<\/strong> or if you spend a whole day or more in the sun! Just<strong>dampen your chef&#8217;s cover to keep your thoughts fresh \ud83e\uddca<\/strong> <strong>and make the most of your canoe trip!<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;897&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Book your descent of the Ard\u00e8che<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\ud83d\udcc5<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>The Ard\u00e8che is a magnificent river<\/strong> \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f, particularly popular for canoeing \ud83d\udea3\u200d\u2642\ufe0f, so we strongly advise you to book your descent a few days in advance to ensure your place on the course and the time slot that suits you best. \ud83d\ude0e<\/p>\n<p><strong>Online booking is the best option<\/strong>, as it allows you to book your canoe trip in just a few clicks, and to take advantage of <strong>cheaper rates<\/strong> than on site.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>To book online, simply click on the run you are interested in:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Choose your canoe trip down the Ard\u00e8che:<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_tta_pageable no_fill_content_area=&#8221;true&#8221; active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; pagination_style=&#8221;flat-rounded&#8221; pagination_color=&#8221;turquoise&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;8km&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1654517855274-e48491c3-4440&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pont d&#8217;arc course &#8211; 8km<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;553&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">This 8km mini descent is a canoeing classic in the Ard\u00e8che! <strong>Perfect for families with children<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f46a.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc6a\"> or simply for <strong>a stress-free trip<\/strong> that takes your time.  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f3d6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong>The paddling time is<\/strong> around <strong>1h30<\/strong>, but <strong>you can take as much time as you like<\/strong>. This allows you to <strong>sail at your own pace<\/strong> and, above all, to take <strong>as many swimming breaks as you like<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/26f1.svg\" alt=\"\u26f1\ufe0f\"> (including on the Pont d&#8217;Arc beaches)!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;DISCOVER THIS DESCENT&#8221; style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#36edc2&#8243; gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#1dd357&#8243; gradient_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.descente-canoe-ardeche.com%2Fdescente-canoe-pont-darc-8km%2F|title:8km%20%E2%80%93%20mini%20parcours%20du%20pont%20d%E2%80%99Arc&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;12km&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1654518543391-4e9e0db2-e702&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The maxi mini course &#8211; 12km<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;554&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>You love canoeing down the Ard\u00e8che<\/strong>! <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f31e.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf1e\"> The Pont d&#8217;arc course + <strong>4 canoe slides<\/strong>! What&#8217;s not to love?  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2764.svg\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">Start with the <strong>4-slide<\/strong> section <strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f4a6.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udca6\">, which is as fun as it is easy<\/strong>, before moving on to the section that <strong>takes you all the way to the arch bridge!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">Approximately <strong>2h30 paddling time<\/strong>, but of course you can take as much time as you want to <strong>enjoy the Ard\u00e8che 100%!<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f60e.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0e\"><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;DISCOVER THIS DESCENT&#8221; style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#36edc2&#8243; gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#1dd357&#8243; gradient_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.descente-canoe-ardeche.com%2Fdescente-canoe-ardeche-12km%2F|title:12km%20%E2%80%93%20Toboggans%20et%20pont%20d%E2%80%99Arc%20%E2%80%93%20Descente%20de%20l%E2%80%99Ard%C3%A8che%20en%20cano%C3%AB&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;24km&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1654519043264-356397fd-d343&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The nature reserve &#8211; 24km<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;555&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]THE best way to tell you all about the <strong>beauty of the<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f333.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\"> gorges de l&#8217;Ard\u00e8che <strong>nature reserve<\/strong> is to take you through it!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">This canoe trip is <strong>nothing less than the famous GORGES DE L&#8217;Ard\u00e8che!<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f6a3.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea3\"> A day canoeing down the Ard\u00e8che in the heart of unspoilt nature, with <strong>around 5 hours of paddling<\/strong> for <strong>a unique adventure!<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2764.svg\" alt=\"\u2764\ufe0f\"><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;DISCOVER THIS DESCENT&#8221; style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#36edc2&#8243; gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#1dd357&#8243; gradient_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.descente-canoe-ardeche.com%2Fdescente-canoe-gorges-ardeche-24km%2F|title:24km%20%E2%80%93%20Les%20gorges%20de%20l%E2%80%99Ard%C3%A8che%20%E2%80%93%20Descente%20de%20l%E2%80%99Ard%C3%A8che%20en%20cano%C3%AB&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;32km&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1654519041877-580698d8-fd2f&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">La grande descente de l&#8217;Ard\u00e8che &#8211; 32km<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;556&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong>Paddle more to see more!<\/strong> That&#8217;s how to sum up this historic 32km descent of the Ard\u00e8che!  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f4aa.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcaa\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">you&#8217;ll start early in the morning <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f305.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf05\"> with <strong>the Pont d&#8217;Arc section before venturing<\/strong> into the <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f333.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\"> <strong>nature reserve<\/strong> of the Ard\u00e8che gorges. <strong>Allow 6h30 of paddling for<\/strong> the day!<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><em>*motivation and biscotti not included<\/em> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f4aa.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\udcaa\"><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Discover this descent&#8221; style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#36edc2&#8243; gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#1dd357&#8243; gradient_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.descente-canoe-ardeche.com%2Fdescente-canoe-gorges-ardeche-bivouac-2jours%2F|title:La%20descente%20de%20l%E2%80%99Ard%C3%A8che%20avec%20bivouac%20%E2%80%93%202%20jours%2C%2032km&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;2 days bivouac&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1654593389534-269b85fe-7e29&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">The Ard\u00e8che descent with bivouac &#8211; 2 days, 32km<\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;456&#8243; img_size=&#8221;medium&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">The full <strong>32km, but over 2 days!<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f60e.svg\" alt=\"\ud83d\ude0e\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong>From the Pont d&#8217;Arc to the Ard\u00e8che gorges<\/strong>, but with <strong>no pressure<\/strong> and 100% relaxation in the <strong>heart of nature!<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/1f333.svg\" alt=\"\ud83c\udf33\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\">An emblematic adventure of the Ard\u00e8che by canoe, <strong>you&#8217;ll spend a night in the heart of the nature reserve<\/strong> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/26fa.svg\" alt=\"\u26fa\"> with the stars <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"emoji\" role=\"img\" draggable=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/14.0.0\/svg\/2b50.svg\" alt=\"\u2b50\"> of summer nights for you \u2665<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-nv-dark-bg-color has-text-color\"><strong>An experience you won&#8217;t soon forget!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Discover this descent&#8221; style=&#8221;gradient-custom&#8221; gradient_custom_color_1=&#8221;#36edc2&#8243; gradient_custom_color_2=&#8221;#1dd357&#8243; gradient_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.descente-canoe-ardeche.com%2Fdescente-canoe-gorges-ardeche-bivouac-2jours%2F|title:La%20descente%20de%20l%E2%80%99Ard%C3%A8che%20avec%20bivouac%20%E2%80%93%202%20jours%2C%2032km&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_pageable][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;873&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;link_image&#8221;][vc_column_text] How to prepare for canoeing down the Ard\u00e8che [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Our tips and tricks for preparing your descent and making the most of your canoe trip on the Ard\u00e8che! 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