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If there's an activity you simply cannot miss during your holiday in the Ardèche, it's canoeing down the river!

An easy-going family trip through the picturesque villages or under the Pont d’Arc arch, a sporty descent through the natural reserve of the Ardèche Gorges…

From Vogüé to Saint-Martin-d’Ardèche, there are so many wild routes to follow along the Ardèche river, in a canoe.

We will give you all the necessary information to make sure you have a great time!

The Ardèche Gorges descent (24 or 32 km), departing from Vallon-Pont-d’Arc or from the Pont d’Arc arch.

It is possible to get down the river in one day, but we recommend you spread it over 2 days with an overnight stay in a bivouac at the heart of the Natural Reserve.

That will give you lots more time to admire the landscape and go for a swim

It will without a doubt be a magical and revitalising experience…

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Canoë Gorges de l'Ardèche ©Matthieu Dupont

Canoeing under the Pont d’Arc arch.

6, 8 or 14 km routes, passing under the magnificent stone arch at the entrance to the Ardèche Gorges.

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Canoë ©Tristan Shu - Rhône Alpes Tourisme

Through the villages, The Ardèche Gorges upstream route.

Departing from Vogüé, Balazuc or Pradons, and arriving in Ruoms, these routes are less crowded and really have a lot on offer, suitable for a family adventure…

 

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Canoë Ardèche ©Steph Tripot
Carte rivière Ardèche

Alone or with a guide?

To canoe down the Ardèche, you can simply hire a canoe and go down by yourself, or you can choose to be accompanied by a qualified professional.

– To canoe down the Ardèche alone (without a guide), there are 2 conditions: be over 7 years old and be able to swim. Then you just need to choose the route you’d like to follow, and hire a canoe from one of our partners.

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Are you with children under 7 years old? You can still go canoeing, but you have to be accompanied by a qualified instructor. (the child still needs to know how to swim)

And if you would like to discover the river in a more original way, choosing to go with a guide is the perfect compromise, to learn all the techniques of canoeing or kayaking in complete safety, and at the same time learn all about the wildlife and surrounding environment!

 

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Canoë Gorges de l'Ardèche ©Matthieu Dupont