Mini Descent with a guide7 km1/2 day / 1 day
Supervised by a qualified guide, come and discover the mini descent with children from 4,5 years old.
- Le rapide Charlemagne
- Site classé du Pont d’Arc
The descent
- Whether you’re with a child under 7 years old or simply want to explore the Ardèche Gorges with a professional guide, the Pont d’Arc Watersports Center offers a mini-descent supervised by a state-certified instructor for ages 4 1/2 and up.
Set off with family or friends to safely explore the Pont d’Arc and the first cliffs of the Ardèche Gorges National Reserve.
Course
- This 7 km course of approximately 1h30 of paddling, alternating calm parts of the river and small rapids, is the ideal descent for an unforgettable first experience on our beautiful Ardèche river.
- Our guide will share his passion for canoeing with you, but also help you discover the remarkable fauna and flora of the Ardèche Gorges.
Highlights of the descent
- Rapid of Le Charlemagne and the Pont d’Arc.
Departure / Return
- Departures are in the morning around 8.30am for a return around 11.45am and in the afternoon around 3.30pm for a return around 6.45pm.
The rates
| Mini Descent with a certified guide1/2 day – 7 km | |
|---|---|
| Adults | 42 € |
| Children | 34 € |
You cannot book this trip online.
To book or for more information, please contact us at 0033 4 75 37 17 79.
A descent with a group
An accompanied descent is also for your seminars, works councils, team-building, school outings, reception centers…:
Base Nautique du Pont d’Arc offers you adapted outings supervised by one or more state-certified instructors. With our experience of more than 40 years in the organization of group outings, we will make you live a strong and unforgettable experience in the heart of a wild and preserved site.
Do not hesitate to contact us for a personalized offer.
For all your questions, consult the Frequently Asked Questions page.To plan for your descent
Bring water, a picnic, sunscreen, shoes that stay on your feet (water shoes, sneakers, sandals, etc.), string to tie your glasses, and a plastic bag or waterproof pouch to protect everything. Click here for more practical information.
Our containers are watertight, however, we cannot guarantee its watertightness, as it depends on how the container is closed by its user.
For all your questions, consult the Frequently Asked Questions page..
Our top 5 reasons to choose a canoe guide
Why go canoeing in Ardèche with a guide?
Your child is under 7 years old and you want to introduce them to canoeing on the Ardèche. Our experienced guides accompany you on 7 km or 12 km routes. The youngest children are well seated in the guide’s real canoe and you can enjoy the beauty of the Gorges de l’Ardèche in complete peace of mind. The experience of a guided descent with children under 7 years old is unmissable during your stay in Ardèche.
You are an association, an MJC, a works council, a school, a middle school, a high school, a social center, a town hall or a company, choose the descent supervised by one or more canoe instructors and leave in complete peace of mind. discovery of the Gorges de l’Ardèche. We can offer you tailor-made outings according to your desires and at the best price.
Our canoe guides are passionate, who know like no one else the history, the secrets of the Ardèche, the fauna and flora of the Gorges de l’Ardèche. They will be happy to share their knowledge of this unique environment with you. So, thanks to our instructors, the formation of the Pont d’Arc or the canyon of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, the different species of birds or reptiles present on the cliffs and the banks of the river will no longer hold any secrets for you.
Want to improve your skills?
Our canoe guides will explain all the techniques for steering a canoe or kayak. You will learn to read the rapids, the currents, recognize the dangers and surprises of different courses, and who knows one day you may be able to perform an Eskimo.
Because they are fun and this is certainly the most important, a descent with a guide is the guarantee of a magical and unforgettable moment in a canoe or kayak.
So whatever the reason, don’t hesitate any longer and set off to discover canoeing in Ardèche with a guide!!!
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