Canoe rental in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, Ardèche

Rent a canoe in Vallon-Pont-d'Arc and explore the Ardèche and its gorges from the river!

24 km route

5 options available from €26

Book your activity

From€38
full day
Sporty
From 7 years-old and up

Practical information

You'll be paddling for around 4h30 and spending a total of between 6 and 8h on the water.

It's quite a challenging route. You'll enter the nature reserve straight away, to discover one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe: the Ardèche Gorges, with their exceptional landscapes and limestone cliffs. At the heart of a protected, unspoilt area where you can observe extraordinary flora and fauna.

Course of events

- Meeting point at the Aigue Vive Ardèche Canoe base

- Equipment for participants

- Transfer by bus to the starting point in Sampzon

- Start of the 24km descent of the Ardèche gorges for around 4h30-5h, but you can keep the canoe for the day.

- Option to swim and picnic if you wish

- Return transfer once you have completed your descent. Please note that the return trip departs at 4 or 5 pm.

- De-equipping and end of activity

Activity requirements

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

You must know how to swim.

Special terms

Children aged 7 - 11 can come with 2 adults in a canoe (extra fees to pay onsite).

Rates are per person.

Meeting point:
Aigue Vive - location canoës, Route des Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
Spoken languages:German, English, French
Included
  • Neoprene suit (if necessary)
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof can
  • Roundtrip transfer to/from the route
Do not forget to bring
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Trainers that can get wet
  • Picnic lunch