6km Kayak & Canoe in Ardèche from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc
About this activity
Highlights
- The river is the Ardèche
- Route: from Vallon pier to Châmes pier
- Distance: 6 kilometers
- Total duration: 2.5 hrs minimum
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3
Full description
The meeting point is directly at our base in Vallon Pont d'Arc, 15 minutes before the departure, not far from the starting point of the circuit, where your equipment will be provided (life jacket, waterproof canoe and paddle). Then, a short initiation on the use of your equipment will be given to you.
- Tour:
Once you have left, go at your own pace and open your eyes to enjoy the landscapes that the de Ardèche Gorges offers you. Some rapids, including the famous Charlemagne, will make your descent more action-packed! Finally, you will also pass under the Pont d'Arc. All along the route, you will find beaches where you can stop to swim or picnic!
- Return:
Once you reach the end of the descent, a shuttle (last departure: 6 pm) is waiting to take you back to the base where your vehicle is waiting for you and where you can debrief your day with your family or friends!
Included / Excluded
- High-quality canoe or kayak, paddles, life jacket
- Shuttle: transfer back to the base
- Last shuttle is at 6 pm
- Photos to be requested on site
- Waterproof container
- Towel
- Lunch
Meeting point
Start Location
Viking Bateaux | Location canoë-kayak en Ardèche, Route des Gorges, 07150 Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Minimum age: 7 years old
- Physical health required
- Swimming ability required
- Maximum weight: 300 kg per canoe
Know before you go
- Route: from Vallon pier to Châmes pier
- The river is the Ardèche
- Distance: 6 kilometers
- Total duration: 2.5 hrs minimum
- Number of people per canoe: up to 3
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Accessibility
- Parking Close By
- Service Animals Allowed
Reviews
Très belle journée d’automne dans la campagne toscane. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les explications de notre guide Peter. Le mini bus était très comfortable. La météo était au rendez-vous aussi. Nous avons dégusté des vins dans 3 caves (4 vins par cave) ainsi que les huiles d’olive dans les 2 premières caves (2 par exploitation). Les vues sur les collines, sur les vignobles étaient magnifiques. Nous avons rencontré les producteurs passionnés qui ont partagé leur histoire, leur amour du bon vin et de leur région. Nous avons pu découvrir le charmant village de Grève en Chanti. Dommage que l’arrêt n’a duré qu’une demi-heure heure, donc 20 min pour faire le tour de la place principale et survoler les commerces, dont une boucherie appartenant à la même famille depuis 7 générations. Le repas traditionnel de 3 plats était délicieux, joliment présenté mais minimaliste (4 amuse-bouches, une petite portion de lasagnes et 3 petits carrés de gâteau fondant au chocolat). Très belle sortie !
Overall the experience was good. Our guide was great, knowledgable and we went to beautiful places. These are mostly personal preferences that I would’ve liked to know- there would be nothing to eat until almost 3pm. At each stop we had 3-4 very small tastings of wine- for an entire day trip a little more wine would’ve been appreciated. The bus was too tight and uncomfortable for our group. There were words exchanged between people who (understandably!) didn’t want to sit in the back.
Peter, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and added very interesting insight and funny stories. It was a perfect tour and we recommend it highly!
Additional information
Please add separate kids and adults bookings to your cart.