Mini Pont D'Arc - 5km
Important: For safety reasons, children must be at least 7 years old and know how to swim to participate in this activity.
Embark with your family on a mini-descent of 5 km from Vallon Pont d'Arc. This route, perfect for beginners, offers calm stretches of water, exciting rapids including the famous Charlemagne rapids, and an unforgettable passage under the Pont d'Arc. You can take a swimming break on the beach of the natural site and enjoy the wild nature.
Ideal for discovering canoeing with complete peace of mind, this route allows you to experience a half-day of fun on the water, in the heart of an exceptional natural setting.
For an even more magical experience, opt for an early morning departure.
1 : Balazuc
2 : Ruoms
3 : Sampzon
4 : Salavas
5 : Vallon Pont d'Arc
6 : Châmes
7 : St Martin d'Ardèche
2 : Ruoms
3 : Sampzon
4 : Salavas
5 : Vallon Pont d'Arc
6 : Châmes
7 : St Martin d'Ardèche
R1 : Charlemagne
R2 : La dent noire
R3 : La toupine de gournier
R4 : La pastière
R2 : La dent noire
R3 : La toupine de gournier
R4 : La pastière
B1 : Bivouac Gaud
B2 : Bivouac Gournier
B2 : Bivouac Gournier
Ardeche Gorges Natural Reserve
| Tarifs | Online | On-site | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult From 1 to 9 people |
27€ | 30€ | |
| Adult From 10 to 19 people |
25€ | 28€ | |
| Child normal seat* 7 to 12 years old |
20€ | 20€ | |
| Child passenger seat** 7 à 12 years old |
20€ | 20€ | |
The rental price is per person. It includes the provision of equipment, as well as transport.
* Child in the 2nd seat of a canoe (normal seat) accompanied by an adult
** Child in the 3rd seat of a canoe (passenger seat), without a paddle
* Child in the 2nd seat of a canoe (normal seat) accompanied by an adult
** Child in the 3rd seat of a canoe (passenger seat), without a paddle
Starting your canoe descent
Meeting Point
CAP 07 Nautical Base, 1 chemin de la digue, Sampzon (Ardèche).
Please arrive 15 minutes before your departure and take advantage of our free parking.
CAP 07 Nautical Base, 1 chemin de la digue, Sampzon (Ardèche).
Please arrive 15 minutes before your departure and take advantage of our free parking.
Shuttle Departures
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Our team informs you, advises you, and accompanies you for a safe departure
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM.
Our team informs you, advises you, and accompanies you for a safe departure
Return to Sampzon after the descent
Châmes Stop point after the Pont d'Arc.
Our team welcomes you, loads your equipment, and directs you to the return shuttle.
Our team welcomes you, loads your equipment, and directs you to the return shuttle.
Return Times
- First return at 12:30 PM by appointment.
- Then returns from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, every 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Need more information?
Discover all the details on our Practical Info page:- Provided equipment
- Practical advice
- Safety rules
1h paddling
Difficulty :
Departure :
10h - 11h - 13h30 - 15h
Return :
at 12:30 PM, then every 40 minutes from 2 PM to 5 PM
Group rates are available when booking online (more than 20 adults, please contact
us).