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Full Canoe Descent of the Ardèche Gorges – 2-Day Combination
🛶 Overview
Discover the Ardèche Gorges in their entirety with this 2-day canoe-kayak combination, a unique experience combining an easy descent and a sporty descent through the Nature Reserve. This trip allows you to paddle along the entire river, from the Pont d'Arc to Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche, with full immersion in a protected natural site.
👉 Overnight stay not included (accommodation at your own choice).
📍 Day 1 – Mini Canoe Descent
The first day begins with the Mini Canoe Descent in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, a short and accessible route suitable for everyone. Perfect for a first experience, a family outing, or to build confidence before the more sporty section.
✔ Passage under the Pont d'Arc
✔ Calm and playful navigation
✔ Paddle at your own pace
Departure times: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (to be selected during booking)
Return: at your convenience at 12:00 p.m. or every hour from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
🏕 Overnight stay at your leisure
At the end of Day 1, enjoy an overnight stay in the accommodation of your choice (campsite, gîte, hotel).
Overnight stay is not included in the package.
🌿 Day 2 – Canoe Descent of the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve
The second day is dedicated to the descent of the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve, a protected and wild area accessible only by river.
Departure takes place at the hamlet of Châmes, located after the Pont d'Arc (the route does not pass under the Pont d'Arc on this day).
✔ Sporty and immersive descent
✔ Iconic rapids: Dent Noire, Pastière, Toupine de Gournier
✔ Exceptional landscapes and preserved nature
Duration: 5 to 6 hours of paddling
Departure: 9:00 a.m. from our landing stage
Arrival: Saint-Martin-d'Ardèche – Sauze area (welcome by our team)
ℹ️ Important information
• No road access within the Nature Reserve
• Good physical condition recommended
• Bring enough water and food (no shops along the route)
• Equipment, safety briefing, and shuttles included
✅ Why choose this 2-day combination?
• Complete discovery of the Ardèche Gorges
• Perfect balance between leisure canoeing and sporty canoeing
• Full freedom for accommodation
• Professional organization with Alain Bateaux
👉 Book your 2-day full canoe descent of the Ardèche Gorges and enjoy an unforgettable nature adventure.
⚠️ Mandatory conditions
• Over 7 years old
• Must be able to swim
