Kayak/canoe descent - 7km in Salavas adults

Are you looking for a quiet activity allowing you to enjoy beautiful landscapes? Try your hand at canoe-kayak descent in Ardèche.

The Ardèche gorges are known as an ideal playground for lovers of walks to the rhythm of paddles. This descent is suitable for all levels, it takes place over approximately 7 kilometers and does not involve any particular difficulties. For safety reasons, knowing how to swim is mandatory and children under 7 years old cannot take part in this activity. In addition, wearing a life jacket is required.

You will start by deciding between a canoe and a kayak, the experienced instructors on site will be able to advise you. Then start paddling at your own pace; If you want to do the descent in one go, it takes about an hour and a half. But don't worry, you can take as much time as you want! When you pass under the well-known Pont d’Arc, this marks the end of your descent towards Châmes. minibus returns are made throughout the day to bring you back to the starting point.

Your route is punctuated by small beaches accessible only by the river, this allows you to swim at any time on the way! If you wish, plan your picnic and stop to eat in the charming setting of the Ardèche gorges. You can place it in the watertight container which was provided to you to place your belongings.

To ensure your experience is optimal, here are some tips:

- Bring lots of water, at least 1 and a half liters per person.

- Remember to protect yourself from the sun which can be very strong in this region.

- If your experience takes place in spring, consider warm clothing, it can be cool above the water.


If you are looking for a great experience to discover the most beautiful landscapes of the Ardèche, consider booking your activity now!

Do you like activities where you are free to go at your own pace to discover the little secrets of the most beautiful sites? If this is the case, the 12-kilometer canoe-kayak descent into the Ardèche gorges will suit you perfectly.

This activity will allow you to enjoy with family or between friends the most beautiful Ardèche landscapes, you will have the opportunity throughout your descent to stop to swim on the beaches accessible only via the river, or to picnic in the shade of the trees.

Your activity will take place as follows, first you will choose between a canoe or a kayak on the advice of the qualified instructors, then you start your experience near Sampzon. For 4 kilometers the river is particularly calm and allows you to take control of your boat or swim. Then the fun can begin, you pass through four slides which take you down the small dikes. Finally you will pass under the Pont d’Arc where you will enjoy the splendid views of these spectacular rocks!

To ensure everyone's safety, wearing a life jacket is mandatory. Even so, it is necessary to know how to swim and children under 7 years of age cannot take part in this activity.

Some recommendations to help you during your activity: remember to take enough water and bring something to protect yourself from the sun (it is very strong in this region ). A waterproof container is provided to store all your personal belongings, remember to use the camera to immortalize this moment!

Does this activity appeal to you? Remember to book it before your next holidays in Ardèche!