The descent in 2 days 31 km2 daysWith bivouac
The descent of the Gorges de l’Ardèche at your own pace with overnight stay at the bivouac of Gaud or Gournier.
Vallon Pont d'Arc
Sauze
31 km
2 days
Bivouac
On your course
- Rapid Le Charlemagne
- The Pont d'Arc
- Nature reserve of the Gorges de l'Ardèche
- The Cathédrale rock
- The Cirque de la Madeleine
- Numerous rapids
Duration of the descent
- 5h30 / 6h30 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 Vallon Pont d’Arc to Sauze
Highlights of the descent
- Passage 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.
Starting point
| Starting times | Starting point N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
| 8.30am – 4pm | |
| From 30/03 to 30/09 |
The return
| Return times | After your descent, a bus will bring you back to the starting point. Departure bus from Sauze : between 3.30pm and 5pm (depending on the season, more information before you start). |
Please note
- Return times are indicative 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
| Descent in 2 days2 days – 31 km | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | Off season | High season | |
| 1 to 9 adults | 60 € | 62 € | 64 € |
| 10 to 19 adults | 57 € | 59 € | 61 € |
| + 20 adults | 54 € | 57 € | 59 € |
| Children from 7 to 12 years old 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
| Children from 7 to 12 years old 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
Book your descent
Descent(s) not available on this date or for the number of people
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.
The descent in 2 days
Canoe slides
Rapids