THE NATURAL RESERVE - 24km* - 1 day
The canoe descent in the heart of the natural reserve: a UNIQUE descent.
It is the change of scenery guaranteed in a preserved limestone landscape: the nature reserve, a Natura 2000 classified natural site. Several thousand animal and plant species are protected there. Dizzying cliffs covered with scrubland and oak forests frame the famous canyon.
*exact distance measured with Calc Maps 23.90km
During the day
Nature reserve landscape
Transport on site and return by bus
What you will discover:
A remarkable natural and cultural heritage to protect…and to discover. The Ardèche Gorges are one of the most remarkable natural sites in Europe.
Splashing rapids (Dent Noire or Trois Eaux), swimming in preserved and heavenly natural sites.
The elegant flight of Bonelli's eagle over vertiginous limestone cliffs, unique landscapes: Cirque de la Madeleine and its meander, the needle of the Cathedral….
Who is going with you?
This route crosses a classified natural setting: the national nature reserve. It is ideal for those who love outdoor sports activities and adventure, rather suitable for water sports enthusiasts.
What is the duration?
You will paddle about 5 hours and spend a total of between 6 and 8 hours on the water taking into account swimming and picnic breaks.
What is the strong point of this descent?
An exceptional site!
For about twenty km the "Ardèche" river is collected at the bottom of a canyon between wooded slopes and high limestone cliffs of more than 250 meters at times.
HOW IT WORKS:
Where and when is the meeting?
At the CAP 07 base in Sampzon 1 chemin de la digue (free parking). Departure of the shuttle in the morning at 8:30 am. It is recommended to book in advance.
How do I come back?
Meet at Sauze, the beach of Saint Martin d'Ardèche, at 4:30 p.m. and return with our CAP 07 shuttle to Sampzon in the late afternoon..
What equipment is provided?
A life jacket adapted to your size, a double or single paddle. One container per canoe to carry your belongings.
What should I bring?
Shorts to protect your legs from the sun, swimsuit, solar t-shirt, cap, bath towel, drinks, picnic, water shoes. Remember to attach your
glasses.
We do not recommend the use of sunscreen under the vest. Remember to have a sun t-shirt, it's cheaper than a tube of sunscreen and it makes the fish happy.
What are our navigation and safety tips?
A full briefing of the descent is given to everyone.
A route map is stuck on each container.
The provision of canoes is made under the advice of our team. This descent is physically demanding and not recommended for children under 12 years old.
This descent is physically demanding and not recommended for children under 12 years old.
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RATES 2024 per person |
In store |
Online booking |
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Adult |
40 | 38 | |
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Child normal seat* (from 7 to 12 years old) |
40 | 38 | |
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child passenger** (from 7 to 12 years old) |
20 | 20 | |
*Child in 2nd place of a canoe accompanied by an adult
** Child in 3rd place of a canoe, without paddle
Group rate (Meeting at the bottom of the page for online group reservations)
(over 20 adults), please consult us.
The rental price is indicated for 1 person, it includes the supply of equipment (paddle, life jacket, waterproof container), and transport from the CAP07 base, in Sampzon, on departure and return from the landing stage at the CAP07 base in Sampzon.
Duration of the canoe or kayak trip
5h paddle
Difficulty of the descent
Medium
Departure / return times from our base in sampzon
Departure times: 8:30 a.m.
Return time: 4:30 p.m. (allow 1 hour by bus to return to Sampzon, around 5:30 p.m.)
Reservation of the descent of the Gorges de l'Ardèche by canoe kayak
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO MAKE YOUR ARDECHE BY CANOE HAPPEN IN THE BEST CONDITIONS
It is mandatory to be at least 7 years old and to know how to swim to be able to board. According to the new decree of the National Nature Reserve published in April 2019, our animal friends are no longer accepted in canoes.
Double hull canoe and kayak
Knowing how to swim is mandatory
Mandatory shoes
Flip flops not recommended
Parcourez les gorges de L'Ardèche en canoë ou kayak, avec Cap 07 base nautique écoresponsable en Ardèche
Base CAP07 Canoë
1 chemin de la digue
07120 SAMPZON
Tél: +33 (0)6 23 72 22 67
Email: contact@cap07.fr
