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We offer the full descent of the natural reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche on 1 day, with sports descents of 24 km and 32 km, ideal for exploring this beautiful canyon.
Explore the Ardèche River Gorges nature reserve.
8 hours to cross the nature reserve
4/5
Departure times:
From 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Return hours:
Between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Explore the Ardèche River Gorges nature reserve.
The record to beat is 1 hour and 28 minutes, Try it!!!
8 hours for the full descent
5/5
Departure times:
From 8:00 am to 09:00 am
Return hours:
Between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Booking conditions
Be over 7 years old and know how to swim, unless you are accompanied by a qualified instructor.
10% discount for students, soldiers, firemen, clubs and Gîtes de France guests.
Our canoe rental services include
- Reception in French, English, German, Dutch and Italian.
- Accompagnement et explications : description du plan de la descente avec les différents rapides.
- If desired, basic canoeing techniques teaching.
- Car park and fenced space for motor bikes.
- Transfer to the departure base by minibus.
- Access to private beaches.
- Sanitation and hot showers.
- A cold drink dispenser at the reception.
- On order, we prepare picnics for your 1 or 2 days descents.
Meeting point
Meeting point on the nautical base of our partner: AIGUE VIVE – Route des Gorges – 07150 Vallon Pont d’Arc
Groups
Shuttle buses from 15 people
Leave your vehicle at Sauze jetty (Saint Martin d’Ardèche), arrival point of your descent.
We runs shuttle buses to Vallon Pont d’Arc to the starting point of your descent. Then you can pick it up directly when you arrive in Sauze at the end of your canoe trip.
Solely for groups over 15 people.
Reservation beforehand.
Weekends
Océanide Canoë can organize bonding weekends (as we have done for Polytech Grenoble) and mini-raids (Défimmo 2008). Ask us for further details
Our water sports base is registered with the French Direction Départementale de la Jeunesse et des Sports as an APS (Physical and Sporting Activities) establishment.