L’Aventure canoe / kayak 36 km2 daysBivouac
For the adventurers ! With overnight stay at the Gaud or Gournier bivouac.
Late May to mid-September: Non-stop departure
- Toboggans à canoë
- Le rapide Charlemagne
- Site classé du Pont d'Arc
- La réserve naturelle des Gorges de l’Ardèche
- Le rocher de la Cathédrale
- Le Cirque de la Madeleine
- Nombreux rapides
Embark on a 2-day canoe/kayak adventure, covering 36 km of descents on the Ardèche, combining fun, nature, and a change of scenery. The trip begins on a peaceful section of the river with 3 fun slides, then takes you under the majestic Pont d’Arc before heading into the Ardèche Gorges nature reserve. After a night at the bivouac in the heart of the Gorges, you can continue your descent the next day at a leisurely pace. Between rapids, swimming breaks, picnics, and spectacular scenery, this adventure is ideal for sporty beginners who want to take their time and fully enjoy the experience.
Duration of the descent
- 7h00 / 8h00 of paddling depending on the water level and your experience, spread over 2 days, with bivouac (not included in the rate).
For the descents in 2 days, you will have to book your places on the bivouac, see at the bottom of this page.
Course
- From Les Mazes to Sauze
Highlights of the descent
- Passage of the famous canoe slides, the rapid of Le Charlemagne, the Pont d’Arc, the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, the Cathédrale rock, the Cirque de la Madeleine, numerous rapids.
Departure point and times
Departure times of the bus |
Base N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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9am | 10am | 11am | 1.30pm | |
From 05/04 to 27/05 From 14/09 to 30/09 |
A bus will take you to the starting point.
Departure times NON STOP |
Base N° 2 Les Mazes |
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8am – 1.30pm | 9am – 1.30pm | |
From 28/05 to 30/06 From 01/09 to 13/09 |
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From 01/07 to 31/08 |
The return
Return times | After your descent, a shuttle will take you back to the starting point. Arrival in Sauze: between 3.30pm and 5pm (depending on the season, more details will be available on site before your departure). |
Please note
- Return times are for guidance only and depend on the arrival of our customers, traffic on the road and any unforeseen situations. On busy days, extra waiting time should be expected.
The rates
L’Aventure2 days – 36 km | |||
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Internet | Off season | High season | |
1 to 9 adults | 66 € | 69 € | 71 € |
10 to 19 adults | 63 € | 66 € | 68 € |
+ 20 adults | 60 € | 62 € | 64 € |
Children from 7 to 12 years old 2nd place |
44 € | 44 € | 44 € |
Children from 7 to 12 years old 3rd place |
44 € | 44 € | 44 € |
Book your descent
Please remind to take on your descent
Water, pick nick, sun cream (organic), shoes attached to the feet (sandals, water shoes, sport shoes…), strings for sun glasses, plastic bag to put your belongings in. Click here for more practical information.
Our barrels are watertight, nevertheless, we can not garantee the watertightness because this depends on how the barrel is closed by its user.
For your questions, please check our FAQ page.
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