Are you looking for a canoe or kayak rental in Vallon Pont d'Arc?
To enjoy an exceptional descent of the Ardèche Gorges, we offer various routes to enjoy alone, with family, or with friends!
Rent your canoe or kayak directly and set off on an unforgettable adventure on the Ardèche!
Are you looking for a canoe or kayak rental in Vallon Pont d'Arc?
To enjoy an exceptional descent of the Ardèche Gorges, we offer various routes to enjoy alone, with family, or with friends!
Rent your canoe or kayak directly and set off on an unforgettable adventure on the Ardèche!
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This canoe trip down the Ardèche is ideal for a picnic.
The trip takes you along a calm stretch of the Ardèche before passing through the small rapids of the Charlemagne. Once you've passed these rapids, you'll reach the Pont d'Arc and its beaches, where you can enjoy swimming.
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If this is your first canoeing experience in the heart of the Gorges de l'Ardèche, if you are accompanied by children, or if you just want to enjoy a moment of relaxation and swimming in the Ardèche, we recommend this descent of 13 km and 3 hours of navigation, with passage of slides, picnic, swimming and passage under the Pont d'Arc.
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A full-day canoe trip down the Ardèche River. You'll paddle for approximately 5 hours.
This trip takes place entirely within the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve and its magnificent landscapes, but be careful, it doesn't pass by the Pont d'Arc!
This day trip is more challenging but will allow you to fully enjoy the area: the route is less crowded than the shorter trips.
We'll take you by bus to the starting point in Châmes and pick you up at the bottom of the Gorges in Sauze. From there, our bus will take you back to our base in Vallon Pont d'Arc.
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2 days to enjoy the pleasures of canoeing down the river at your own pace.
By choosing this package, you'll be able to discover all the beauty of the Ardèche Gorges. Various bus transfers are included for added peace of mind.
You don't have to do anything other than paddle and enjoy yourself!
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A nature-themed package, including a night in the heart of the Ardèche Gorges
This 2-day canoe trip can be booked in two steps: rent your canoe or kayak directly from us via our booking tool, and purchase a bivouac ticket to spend the night in the gorges at one of the two designated bivouac sites.
You can choose your bivouac (Gaud or Gournier) as well as various options offered by the Tourist Office directly via their booking system.
BIVOUAC OVERNIGHT TO BOOKED DIRECTLY
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Discover the Ardèche Gorges Canoe Trip over 2 days with this all-inclusive package! No hassle, everything is booked through the Tourist Office on their booking platform.
This option allows you to rent an all-inclusive package: boat (canoe or kayak) and your overnight stay (choose from several options).
This exceptional trip will immerse you in one of the most beautiful canyons in Europe. After your overnight stay, you'll continue your journey, finishing at the bottom of the gorges in Sauze. From there, we'll pick you up and return you to your starting point in Vallon Pont d'Arc.
Visiting Ardèche? Aigue Vive Canoë Ardèche offers a wide range of options for canoeing down the Ardèche Gorges.
Whether for a half-day, a full day, or even a two-day stay, you're sure to find a canoe trip suited to your level and interests.
Whether with friends, alone, or with family, Aigue Vive has the perfect trip for you, for a relaxing and adventurous time on the river!
Our canoe rental company is located in Vallon Pont d'Arc and has been at your service since 1987!