Maxi des Minis 12 km1/2 journée / 1 journée
A low-effort discovery trail for new experiences.
Late May to mid-September: Non-stop departures
- Toboggans à canoë
- Le rapide Charlemagne
- Site classé du Pont d'Arc
The Maxi des Minis 12 km canoe/kayak descent on the Ardèche, ideal for a full day combining relaxation and thrills. The first part, peaceful and fun with 3 slides, gives way to a more sporty second half with several rapids, including the famous Charlemagne, and the passage under the majestic Pont d’Arc. Take your time, picnic, swim: an adventure accessible to all, even beginners.
Duration of the descent
- 2h30 / 3h00 of paddling depending on the waterlevel and your experience. You choose your return time before starting.
Course
- From Les Mazes to Châmes
Highlights of the descent
- Passage of the famous canoe slides, the rapid of Le Charlemagne and the Pont d’Arc.
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 |
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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 | 11.30am, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm |
| From 05/04 to 30/09 |
Please note
- Return times are approximate and depend on the arrival of our customers, traffic conditions and any unforeseen situations. On busy days, extra waiting time should be expected.
- Departure Base N° 1 : Meet 30 minutes before to get ready.
- Departure Base N° 2 : NON-STOP departures. Last departure at 1.30pm
The rates
| Maxi des Minis1/2 day / 1 day – 12 km | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet | Off season | High season | |
| 1 to 9 adults | 35 € | 37 € | 38 € |
| 10 to 19 adults | 32 € | 34 € | 36 € |
| + 20 adults | 29 € | 32 € | 34 € |
| Children from 7 to 12 years old 2nd place |
22 € | 22 € | 22 € |
| Children from 7 to 12 years old 3rd place |
22 € | 22 € | 22 € |
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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.
Maxi des Minis
Les toboggans
Les rapides
