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

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Activity Snapshot

Fitness level: from Everybody welcome to Sporty
Duration: from 1 half day to 2 days
Spoken languages: German, English, French
Minimum age: From 7 years-old and up
Cancellation policy: super flexible More info
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Activity description

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

In the heart of the Gorges de l'Ardèche nature reserve, the Aigue Vive team offers you a warm welcome and quality service for an unforgettable canoeing experience. Whether you are an experienced canoeist or a beginner, whether you are a fan of sporty descents or quiet strolls along the river, you can rent a canoe for a day (24 or 32 km) or 2 days with a bivouac, or try the 8 km or 13 km mini-descent which require a maximum of 3 hours of navigation.

Whatever the route, you will always have the pleasure of crossing the famous canoe slides, as well as rapids to spice up your descent of the Gorges de l'Ardèche. The whole in a nature which will offer you superb landscapes, with of course a passage under the famous Pont d'Arc!

Offers

1
8 km route
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You will paddle for 1.5 hours and you can keep the canoe for 2, 3 or 4 hours.

You will cross small rapids and go under the famous Pont d'Arc. You will be able to discover the activity very playfully and enjoy free time to swim, sunbathe and even have a picnic. This descent is particularly suitable if you want to make a first descent or if you leave with young children.

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.

Do not forget to bring
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Trainers that can get wet
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 half day

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Aigue Vive - location canoës, Route des Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Included:
  • Neoprene suit (if necessary)
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof can
  • Roundtrip transfer to/from the route
2
13 km route
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You will paddle for 3 hours and you can keep the canoe in total 4, 5 or even 6 hours.

You will cross the famous toboggans of the Ardèche, small rapids and go under the famous Pont d'Arc. You will discover the premises of the canyon of the Gorges de l'Ardèche. 

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.

Do not forget to bring
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Trainers that can get wet
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Everybody welcome

Duration:

1 half day

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Aigue Vive - location canoës, Route des Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Included:
  • Neoprene suit (if necessary)
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof can
  • Roundtrip transfer to/from the route
3
24 km route
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You will paddle around 4.5 hours and spend a total of 6 to 8 hours on the water.

It's a rather sporty route. You enter directly into the nature reserve, to discover one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe: the Gorges de l'Ardèche. At the heart of a protected and preserved area, there's an extraordinary fauna and flora. 

The return is between 4pm and 5pm.

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.

Do not forget to bring
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Trainers that can get wet
  • Picnic lunch
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Aigue Vive - location canoës, Route des Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Included:
  • Neoprene suit (if necessary)
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof can
  • Roundtrip transfer to/from the route
4
32 km route
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You will paddle for 6 to 7 hours.

Your day will be intense and sporty, punctuated by small rapids and quieter parts. You will travel down the entire Gorges de l'Ardèche and discover one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe and its nature reserve. This descent is aimed at athletic people!

The return is between 4pm and 5pm.

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.

Do not forget to bring
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Trainers that can get wet
  • Picnic lunch
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Sporty

Duration:

full day

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Aigue Vive - location canoës, Route des Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Included:
  • Neoprene suit (if necessary)
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof can
  • Roundtrip transfer to/from the route
5
2 days (32 km)
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You will paddle for 2.5 to 3 hours the 1st day and 3 to 3.5 hours the 2nd day, depending on the camp where you will sleep at night.

Explore the wild beauty, the setting, and spirit which reigns on the Gorges de l'Ardèche. You will sleep in one of 2 bivouac areas, where you can have a barbecue and discover an extraordinary flora and fauna. The two days of canoeing will allow you to make the most out of your trip with swimming, rapids, jumps, etc.

The return is between 4 pm and 5 pm.

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).

Be careful, this option does not include the bivouac, which must be booked before your descent here: Bivouac ticket

 

Rates are per person.

Do not forget to bring
  • Bottled water and snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Trainers that can get wet
  • Picnic lunch
  • Personal belongings for the night
Sensation Level:

Chill

Fitness level:

Occasionally sporty

Duration:

2 days

Minimum age:

From 7 years-old and up

Meeting point:

Aigue Vive - location canoës, Route des Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Included:
  • Neoprene suit (if necessary)
  • Life jacket
  • Waterproof can
  • Roundtrip transfer to/from the route
Excluded:
  • Bivouac ticket
100% secure payments
by credit card or Paypal

Meeting point

Aigue Vive - location canoës, Route des Gorges, Vallon-Pont-d'Arc Get directions

Cancellation policy

Cancellation 24 hours or more prior to the agreed activity date
You will be automatically refunded for the full amount for the activity
24 hrs
Cancellation 24 hours or later prior to the agreed activity date
No refund will be possible
Weather Guarantee
Regardless of the date, if the activity is cancelled due to bad weather conditions, you will be offered a refund or the chance to reschedule

Reviews

Average rating
4.6 / 5
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  • 4 / 5

Une descente de l'Ardèche en famille plaisante qui nous a permis de découvrir des paysages de toute beauté.

  • 5 / 5

Kanoeing 32 km

  • 5 / 5

Une façon originale de découvrir l’Ardèche et son célèbre Pont d’Arc.

  • 4.8 / 5

Dépaysement assuré

  • 5 / 5

Great activity

  • 5 / 5

Fantastic. I've wanted to do this since visiting the Ardeche as a child and it lived up to all my expectations

  • 4.5 / 5

Ludique et accessible en famille

  • 5 / 5

Kayaking 32km 2 day

  • 5 / 5

Canoing

  • 5 / 5

Family trip

  • 5 / 5

Canoe, descente de l'ardeche

  • 4.5 / 5

Auch Ende August ziemlich viel los... Die ersten 5 von 13 km sind etwas langatmig. Ab 8 km fangen die Stromschnellen an und es wird spannend.

  • 4.5 / 5

Beaucoup trop de monde sur l’eau c’est dommage... formation initiale un peu insuffisante

  • 2.5 / 5

Canoë

  • 4.5 / 5

Très bien dans l’ensemble merci

  • 4 / 5

We did the 13k stretch - a bit tiring for someone who doesn’t exercise but was good fun

  • 5 / 5

Fun & well organized

  • 5 / 5

Bon moment de détente dans un cadre magnifique