The unmissable
canoe/kayak descent of the Ardèche!
You are planning a trip to the Ardèche ?
The you can not miss the canoe / kayak activity ! Discover the magnificent Gorges de l’Ardèche, go down the river in 1 or more days, with or without a night on the bivouac !
The courses
The team of Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc, canoe / kayak rental in Vallon Pont d’Arc, offers you the descent of the Ardèche river on different courses, according to your wishes and experience.
The descents 1/2 day
La Mini Descente accompagnée7 km1/2 day / 1 day
Supervised by a state-qualified instructor, come and discover the mini descent with children from 4 and a half years old.
Maxi des Minis12 km1/2 day / 1 day
Discovery trail without too much effort for new sensations.
The descents 1 day
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 124 km1 day
Discovery trail of the Ardèche Gorges Canyon through the nature reserve, its heritage, its fauna and its flora.
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 231 km1 day
Sports enthusiasts, you will enjoy this route in the heart of the Ardèche Gorges, long enough to fill your eyes and arms.
The descents 2 days
Descent in 2 days31 km2 daysWith bivouac
Descend the Ardèche Gorges at your own pace with an overnight stay at the Gaud or Gournier bivouac.
L’Aventure36 km2 daysWith bivouac
For adventurers!
Overnight stay at the Gaud or Gournier bivouac.
Pack Eau Vive 131 km (7 + 24)2 daysWithout bivouac
Combine the 7 km and 24 km canoe trips to cover 31 km in two stages with the Pack Eau Vive 1!
Pack Eau Vive 236 km (12 + 24)2 daysWithout bivouac
Combine the 12 km and 24 km canoe trips to cover 36 km in two stages with the Pack Eau Vive 2!
Beginner of expert, choose your course (7, 12, 24, 31 or 36 km) and spend a 1/2 day, 1 day or several days on our river, by canoe / kayak on a free course or with a certified guide, with or without spending the night on the bivouac of Gaud or Gournier.
During the descent, you will discover the highlights of each course, like the canoe slides, the different rapids, the Pont d’Arc, the magnificent nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, only accessible on foot or by canoe : kayak…
The ideal time for your trip: Canoë Malin, the “Bison Futé” of canoeing!
This app helps you choose the perfect date and time to avoid the busiest times on the river!
Conditions to make a canoe trip
There are only two conditions to make a canoe trip on the Ardèche :
- Be at least 7 years old
- Knowing how to swim (at least 25 meters and not be affraid under water)
Season 2025 – Book your canoe trip online
Online booking for the 2025 season is now open !
We are open from April 5th to September 30th
Benefit from our special rates by booking your canoe trip online on our website. You can find our rates for 2025 on the page “Rates”
For an overview of all the canoe trips down the Ardèche, please visit this page.
For the descent in 2 days avec bivouac : the booking of your places on the bivouac of Gaud or Gournier can be done directly on our website. Please check the pages of the descents in 2 days for more information and for booking.
Groups : For a personalized offer, do not hesitate to contact us by phone or by email.
Descents accompanied by an instructor
It’s possible to go down the Ardèche Gorges with children under 7 years old, accompanied by a state-certified instructor. A half-day, 7 km Mini Descent will introduce you to the activity..
Accompanied descents are possible for children as young as 4 and a half.
Accompanied descents are also available for groups..
For more information, please visit the page Accompanied descents.
Multi Activities
Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc also offers other outdoor activities thanks to our partner GEO !
Canyoning, Via Ferrata, Caving, Climbing…
Outdoor activities for the whole family (children from 5 years old), accompanied by a qualified instructor.
Around
Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc is located in Vallon Pont d’Arc, the heart of tourism in Ardèche.
Take advantage of your stay to visit memorable places, such as the Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche (Pont d’Arc Cave) or the Aven d’Orgnac, the characterful villages of Balazuc or Labeaume, the market of Vallon Pont d’Arc (Thursday morning), Ruoms (Friday morning) or Barjac (Friday morning).
Answer to your questions
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For your questions, you can also contact us on WhatsApp : 0033 7 82 72 72 03