The must-see
the descent of the Ardèche river by canoe / kayak !
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
L’Estivale 5 km 1/2 day
Course on a calm part of the river, with the passage of the famous canoe slides !
Mini Descente with a guide 7 km 1/2 day / 1 day
Under supervision of a certified guide, come and discover the Mini Descent with children from 4,5 years old.
Maxi des Minis 12 km 1/2 day / 1 day
Experience new sensations with this course without much effort.
The descents 1 day
Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 24 km 1 day
Course to discover the canyon of the Gorges de l’Ardèche passing through the nature reserve.
Gorges de l’Ardèche 2 31 km 1 day
Sporty friends, you will enjoy this course in the heart of the Gorges de l’Ardèche.
The descents 2 days
Descent in 2 days 31 km 2 days With bivouac
The descent of the Gorges de l’Ardèche at your own pace with overnight stay at the Gaud or Gournier bivouac.
L’Aventure 36 km 2 days With bivouac
For the adventurers !
With overnight stay at the bivouac of Gaud or Gournier.
Pack Eau Vive 1 31 km (7 + 24) 2 days Without bivouac
Combine the descents of 7 km and 24 km, to do the 31 km in 2 times with the Pack Eau Vive 1 !
Pack Eau Vive 2 36 km (12 + 24) 2 days Without bivouac
Combine the descents of 12 km and 24 km, to do the 36 km in 2 times 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…
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
You can now book your canoe trip for the season of 2025 online !
Opening period in 2025 : from April 5th to September 30th !
Benefit from our special rates by booking your canoe trip online on our website. You find our season 2025 rates on the page “Rates”.
For a full overview of all the descents on the Ardèche, please check 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 with a certified guide
It is possible to do a descent of the Gorges de l’Ardèche with children under 7 years old if you make the canoe trip with a certified guide.
During a 1/2 day on a Mini Descent of 7 km, he will instruct you the practice of this activity.
A descent with a guide is possible with children from 4,5 years old.
But also for groups, it is possible to make a canoe trip with a guide.
For more information, please check the page Descents with a guide.
Multi Activities
Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc offers you also other outdoor activities thanks to our partner GEO !
Canyoning, Via Ferrata, Caving, Climbing…
Outdoor activities for the whole family (children from 5 years old), under supervision of a certified guide.
The surroundings
Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc is situated in Vallon Pont d’Arc, heart of tourisme in the Ardèche.
Enjoy during your stay in the Ardèche other memorable places like the Grotte Chauvet 2 Ardèche (Caverne du Pont d’Arc) or Aven d’Orgnac, the 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
Check ou page FAQ.
For your questions, you can also contact us on WhatsApp : 0033 7 82 72 72 03