6km Kayak & Canoe in Ardèche from Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

2.5 hours
Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, France

About this activity

Discover the Ardèche as never seen before: from your departure in Vallon Pont d'Arc, watch the green landscapes of one of the most beautiful rivers in France flow by and pass under the famous Pont d'Arc.

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

- Preparation:
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

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

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

GetYourGuide
Marie-Ève
Sep 2025
5.0

Nous sommes vraiment heureux de notre activité ! Nous avons adoré le groupe. La guide Luisa fut merveilleuse. Merci encore! Je recommande sans hésiter!

GetYourGuide
Maureen
Sep 2025
5.0

Each vineyard was wonderful and our guide was excellent. So was the lunch

GetYourGuide
Terri
Sep 2025
5.0

This tour was exactly what we had wished for and more! loads of opportunities to ask questions, learn about the wine, the food, the culture and more. Chiara, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Chianti area and Tuscany region. Book this tour, you'll be glad you did!

Additional information

Important for Families

 Please add separate kids and adults bookings to your cart.