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  • 24 km Descent

  • 32 km Descent

  • 32 km Descent (2 days)

  • 8 km Descent

  • Southern Gorges Trip (≈ 6 km)

  • 24 km Descent

Medium Descent 24 km

1 day 24 km
  • Whole-day canoe trip to see the Ardèche river Gorges canyon.
  • From Châmes to Sauze, you enter the nature reserve directly to discover its extraordinary fauna and flora.
Time spent paddlingTime spent paddling: approximately 5 hours.

Rates

RATES Rates per person
1 to 4 people 30,00 €
5 to 8 people 25,00 €
over 8 people 20,00 €
Child from 7 to 12 years old
3rd place in the middle of the boat
15,00 €

Option with State-qualified Monitor:
consult us (1 monitor for maximum 15 people).

On-line booking

See all the services available

Departure

We meet up in Saint Martin d’ Ardèche at 8.00am for a departure at 8.30 to 9.00am.

Arrival

Arrival at Sauze (1km from Saint Martin d’ Ardèche).

A driver will arrive to collect you at 3.00pm and bring you back immediately to your vehicle in our private car park, where a comforting cold drink and hot shower await you.

Schedules

SCHEDULES LOW & HIGH SEASON
April – May – June – July – August – September – October
Departure 08.30am
Return Between 3.00 and 6.00pm

Upon request and exceptionally these times can be changed.

What you need to bring with you for the outing

  • Picnic.
  • Drinks (at least 1.5l of water per person).
  • A bin bag.
  • Cap, sun cream and closed water shoes.
  • Depending on the season, warm clothes and a change of clothes (cool mornings).

All practical information by clicking here.

  • 32 km Descent

Maxi Descent 32 km

1 day 32 km
  • From Vallon Pont d’Arc to Sauze: glide down the whole Canyon and see the Pont d’Arc and the Ardèche River Gorges Nature Reserve.
  • The Gorges are impressive but it is advisable to be fit for this descent, as, depending on the water level, you have to paddle for 6 or 7 hours.
Time spent paddlingTime spent paddling: approximately 6 hours.

Rates

RATES Rates per person
1 to 4 people 30,00 €
5 to 8 people 25,00 €
over 8 people 20,00 €
Childr from 7 to 12 years old
3rd place in the middle of the boat
15,00 €

Option with State-qualified Monitor:
consult us (1 monitor for maximum 15 people).

On-line booking

See all the services available

Departure

We meet up in Saint Martin d’ Ardèche at 8.00am for a departure at 8.30 to 9.00am.

Arrival

Arrival at Sauze (1km from Saint Martin d’ Ardèche).

A driver will arrive to collect you at 3.00pm and bring you back immediately to your vehicle in our private car park, where a comforting cold drink and hot shower await you.

Schedules

SCHEDULES LOW & HIGH SEASON
April – May – June – July – August – September – October
Departure 08.30am
Return Between 3.00 and 6.00pm

Upon request and exceptionally these times can be changed.

What you need to bring with you for the outing

  • Picnic.
  • Drinks (at least 1.5l of water per person).
  • A bin bag.
  • Cap, sun cream and closed water shoes.
  • Depending on the season, warm clothes and a change of clothes (cool mornings).

All practical information by clicking here.

  • 32 km Descent (2 days)

Maxi Descent 32 km  (2 days)

2 days 32 km
  • From Vallon Pont d’Arc to Sauze: glide down the whole Canyon and see the Pont d’Arc and the Ardèche River Gorges Nature Reserve.
  • The Gorges are impressive but it is advisable to be fit for this descent, as, depending on the water level, you have to paddle for 6 or 7 hours.
Time spent paddlingTime spent paddling: approximately 6 hours.

The bivouac trip lets you assimilate the wild beauty, the surroundings and the spirit which reign on the river in the nature reserve.

If you decide to make a 2-day descent through the Ardèche River Gorges Nature Reserve, you must spend the night in one of the two authorized bivouac areas.

These areas are privileged places to stay in the heart of nature. Please respect their silence and peace.
Regularly, free talks on the natural heritage, the geology and the history of the Ardèche river Gorges are proposed.

Find out more about the Bivouac trip

Rates

RATES Rates per person
1 to 4 people 45,00 €
5 to 8 people 35,00 €
over 8 people 30,00 €
Child from 7 to 12 years old
3rd place in the middle of the boat
15,00 €

Option with State-qualified Monitor:
consult us (1 monitor for maximum 15 people).

On-line booking

See all the services available

Departure

We meet up in Saint Martin d’ Ardèche at 10.00am for a departure at 10.30am.

Contact us for other trip start times.

Arrival

Arrival at Sauze (1km from Saint Martin d’ Ardèche).

A driver will arrive to collect you at 3.00pm and bring you back immediately to your vehicle in our private car park, where a comforting cold drink and hot shower await you.

Schedules

SCHEDULES LOW SEASON
April – May – September – October
HIGH SEASON
June – July – August
Departure 10.30am 10.30am
(2.00pm on request)
Return Between 3.00 and 6.00pm Between 3.00 and 6.00pm

Upon request and exceptionally these times can be changed.

What you will need to take with you for a 2-day trip

  • Picnic for 3 meals.
  • Drinks (at least 3l of water per person).
  • A bin bag.
  • Cap, sun cream and closed water shoes.
  • Depending on the season, warm clothes and a change of clothes (cool mornings).

All practical information by clicking here.

  • 8 km Descent

Mini Descent 8 km

½ day 8 km
  • Explore the Ardèche and discover canoeing and kayaking from Vallon Pont d’Arc to Châmes, and go under the natural stone Pont d’Arc.
  • Accessible to all, the Mini Descent takes half a day which leaves time for picnicking and swimming around the Pont d’Arc.
Time spent paddlingTime spent paddling: approximately 1 hour and a half.

Rates

RATES Rates per person
1 to 4 people 35,00 €
5 to 8 people 35,00 €
over 8 people 30,00 €
Child from 7 to 12 years old
3rd place in the middle of the boat
15,00 €

Option with State-qualified Monitor:
consult us (1 monitor for maximum 15 people).

On-line booking

See all the services available

Departure

We meet up in Saint Martin d’ Ardèche at 8.00am for a departure at 8.30 to 9.00am.

Arrival

Arrival at Sauze at noon.

A driver will arrive to collect you and bring you back immediately to your vehicle in our private car park, where a comforting cold drink and hot shower await you.

Schedules

SCHEDULES LOW & HIGH SEASON
April – May – June – July – August – September – October
Departure 8.30 to 9.00am
Return Noon

Upon request and exceptionally these times can be changed.

What you need to bring with you for the outing

  • Picnic.
  • Drinks (at least 1.5l of water per person).
  • A bin bag.
  • Cap, sun cream and closed water shoes.
  • Depending on the season, warm clothes and a change of clothes (cool mornings).

All practical information by clicking here.

  • Southern Gorges Trip (≈ 6 km)

Southern Gorges Trip

½ day ≈ 6 km
  • Canoeing through the most beautiful parts of the Ardèche River Gorges Nature Reserve is the best way to see them.
  • Surrounded by caves and majestic cliffs on a canoeing trip accessible to all as there are no major difficulties, you make the most of the landscapes and swimming opportunities.
Time spent paddlingTime spent paddling: According to your wishes.

Rates

RATES Rates per person
Adult 15,00 €
Chid from 7 to 14 years old 10,00 €
On-line booking

See all the services available

Departure

We meet up in Saint Martin d’ Ardèche at 10.45am for a departure at 11.00am.

Arrival

Arrival at Sauze (1km from Saint Martin d’ Ardèche).

A driver will arrive to collect you at 3.00pm and bring you back immediately to your vehicle in our private car park, where a comforting cold drink and hot shower await you.

Schedules

SCHEDULES LOW & HIGH SEASON
April – May – June – July – August – September – October
Departure 11.00am – 11.30am
Return Between 3.00 and 6.00pm

Upon request and exceptionally these times can be changed.

What you need to bring with you for the outing

  • Picnic.
  • Drinks (at least 1.5l of water per person).
  • A bin bag.
  • Cap, sun cream and closed water shoes.
  • Depending on the season, warm clothes and a change of clothes (cool mornings).

All practical information by clicking here.

Les Bateaux du pont

Les Bateaux du Pont
430 rue du Candélas
07700 SAINT MARTIN D’ARDÈCHE

+ 33 (0)4 75 04 60 85
lesbateauxdupont07@gmail.com
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