🥰 8 km from Vallon to Châmes, it doesn't lack charm
Approx. 1h30 sailing time
Set a course for an easy-going adventure on the Vallon-Châmes route, departing when your heart desires, between dawn and mid-afternoon. Did you say flexibility? We say freedom! Say goodbye to the hassle of a tight schedule and hello to a day when you're in the driver's seat.
We start the tour under the Pont d'Arc, a natural arch so beautiful you'll pinch yourself to believe it, and glide quietly over the waves with our minds as clear as the waters. 🌅
At the Salavas bridge, everything is designed to ensure a smooth departure. Just park and off you go! And if the paddle seems a new companion, don't worry, it's an ideal ride for budding paddlers and Sunday adventurers. Families, you'll love it: no sprints required, just fun and memories galore.
Don't feel like staying up under the stars? No problem, the mini-descent doesn't require a bivouac. For those who like to end their day in their own bed, or in a cozy campsite, this is the route of their dreams.
For a team in search of bonding activities, where young and old can marvel together, these 8 kilometers are a rare gem. Don't forget to book online to secure your place on this sweet escape. At the end of your nautical odyssey, a shuttle will be waiting to take you back to your starting point. Because after effort comes comfort, and we love it when the return is as smooth as the descent! 🚌
🛶 12 km from Sampzon to Châmes, for a little more rowing
approx. 3 hrs. sailing time
Feel that thrill of excitement? The Sampzon-Châmes route is calling you! Slide, twirl and splash! Four waterslides await to spice up your descent. And that's just the beginning, because the Charlemagne rapids promise to get the adrenaline pumping again! 🌀
And because the show must go on, the famous Pont d'Arc puts on its closing show. A passage under this majestic natural arch and you're transformed into veritable kings and queens of the paddle! 👑
With a slightly tougher difficulty, this itinerary remains a dish of choice for all palettes of adventurers. 👪
For groups of friends or family bands, group rates make the experience sweeter. And after challenging the waves, why not end the day with a bit of canyoning for those still thirsty for adventure? Come on, all in your canoes, and may the river be with you! 🌊
🚣 24 kilometers of descents on bubbling water
Approx. 5 hours boating time
Get ready for total immersion in wild splendor on these 24 kilometers through the Gorges de l'Ardèche nature reserve. We're talking about a doggedly challenging course, with a level of difficulty that does credit to determined rowers.
Sailing here means accepting Mother Nature's appointment to show you her muscles: spectacular cliffs reaching for the sky, beaches playing hide-and-seek and a biodiversity worthy of a TV documentary. 🏞️
Yes, you'll need about five hours of paddling, but what hours! This descent of the Ardèche is not a simple stroll, it's an epic, an epic chapter in your adventure log.
Friendly advice: embark on this adventure during the ideal season, when the sun caresses the water and the days are long enough to savor every moment. Don't be surprised, this is the only itinerary where the Pont d'Arc bids farewell from afar, leaving the spotlight to other natural wonders. 🌤️
This is the section of the Ardèche that turns children into explorers and adults into storytellers. So, are you ready for the big thrill?
💪 32 km of Ardèche: you've got to be on your toes!
Approx. 6 hrs. navigation time (you may need to book an overnight stay 🌠).
Time for the epic, the integral, the Ardèche rollercoaster over 32 km of pure wonder! A course that demands a zest of courage and results in a healthy dose of adrenaline!
Looking for mind-bending rapids? You'll get them, with the added bonus of beaches where you'll barely have time to make an omelette with the pebbles, as the breaks are so fleeting. It's a race against time, a challenge against nature, and an adventure that will leave stars in your eyes. 😍
Put on your vest, adjust your helmet, and with your instructor's blessing, you're off for adventure with a capital A. This course offers you a scene where every paddle stroke is an applause for the spectacle offered by the gorges.
So take a look at the boat rental reviews and book your equipment. A nautical ballet to match your expectations awaits you 💪.
