- 36Km
- 2Days
- 1Night in Bivouac
- 8h00Average
paddle time - 62 €From
The descent
The course
The course
From Les Mazes to Sauze, your adventure starts now !
This unforgettable experience will bring you to the heart of one of the most beautiful canyons of Europe.
The first day, after carefully preparing your trip putting your things in the barrel, you will start the course with three canoe slides, fun and excitement guaranteed.
Another hour of paddling and you will arriver at the site of the Pont d’Arc, then moving forward to the bivouac of Gaud or Gournier.
On these site in the heart of the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, you will find toilets and (cold) showers, drink water and barbecues (possibility to rent a tent or matrass). The night under the stars will be an exceptional moment for big and small.
The next day, take your time to make stops to swim or pick nick and just enjoying the beautiful surroundings that your in. At the arrival point, a bus is waiting for you to bring you back to your car (1 hour trip).
Highlights of the Aventure 36 km descent
Highlights of the Aventure 36 km descent- Three canoe slides
- Rapid Le Charlemagne
- The Pont d’Arc
- The nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
- The cathedral rock
- The Cirque de la Madeleine
- Numerous rapids
- Night at the bivouac in the nature reserve
Prepare your trip
Prepare your tripAddress Base N° 1 and N° 2, what to take, advice… Prepare your trip, check our ‘practical information‘ page.
Starting point and departure times for the Aventure 36 km descent
Starting point and departure times for the Aventure 36 km descent| Base N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
Base N° 2 Les Mazes – Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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| 10am | 11am | 1.30pm | Non-stop between 8am and 1.30pm |
Non-stop between 9am and 1.30pm |
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| From 30/03 to 06/05 | |||||
| From 07/05 to 30/06 | |||||
| From 01/07 to 31/08 | |||||
| From 01/09 to 14/09 | |||||
| From 15/09 to 30/09 | |||||
| Note that | – Meet 30 minutes before departure time to prepare. – A bus will bring you to the starting point. |
Last departure at 1.30pm | |||
Return times
Return timesReturn times of the bus from Sauze :
- Between 3.30pm and 5pm.
- More information about return times before you start.
Note that :
- Return times are Les horaires de retour are indicative and depend on the arrival of our customers, traffic on the road and possible unforeseen situations.
- On busy days, extra waiting time may be expected.
Book your night at the bivouac
It is imperative to book your places on the bivouac in advance !
The numer of places on the bivouac are limited, while we will always have room for your canoe descent.
Everything you need to know about your night at te bivouac : click here
Rates and booking for the Aventure 36 km descent
| L’Estivale 1/2 day – 5 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 23 € | 25 € | 27 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 21 € | 23 € | 25 € | |
| 20 + pers | 19 € | 21 € | 23 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
17 € | 17 € | 17 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
17 € | 17 € | 17 € | |
| Mini Descent 1/2 day – 7 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 25 € | 27 € | 29 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 23 € | 25 € | 27 € | |
| 20 + pers | 21 € | 23 € | 25 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
18 € | 18 € | 18 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
18 € | 18 € | 18 € | |
| Maxi des Minis Descent 1/2 or 1 day – 12 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 33 € | 35 € | 36 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 30 € | 32 € | 34 € | |
| 20 + pers | 27 € | 30 € | 32 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
20 € | 20 € | 20 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
20 € | 20 € | 20 € | |
| Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 day – 24 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 36 € | 38 € | 40 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 33 € | 35 € | 38 € | |
| 20 + pers | 30 € | 33 € | 36 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € | |
| Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 1 day – 31 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 36 € | 38 € | 40 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 33 € | 35 € | 38 € | |
| 20 + pers | 30 € | 33 € | 36 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
23 € | 23 € | 23 € | |
| Les Gorges de l’Ardèche 2 days – 31 km Bivouac not included |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 60 € | 62 € | 64 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 57 € | 59 € | 61 € | |
| 20 + pers | 54 € | 57 € | 59 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € | |
| L’Aventure 2 jours – 36 km Bivouac not included |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 62 € | 65 € | 67 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 59 € | 62 € | 64 € | |
| 20 + pers | 56 € | 58 € | 61 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € | |
| Pack Eau Vive I 2 days – 7 km + 24 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 60 € | 62 € | 64 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 57 € | 59 € | 61 € | |
| 20 + pers | 54 € | 56 € | 58 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € | |
| Pack Eau Vive II 2 days – 12 km + 24 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Off season | Season | |||
| Adults | 1 – 9 pers | 65 € | 67 € | 70 € |
| 10 – 19 pers | 62 € | 63 € | 66 € | |
| 20 + pers | 59 € | 59 € | 63 € | |
| Children | 7 to 12 years 2nd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € |
| 7 to 12 years 3rd place |
42 € | 42 € | 42 € | |
I book this descent
The map
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- 31Km
- 2Days
- 6h00Average
paddle time
You are sporty, but want to take your time and take full advantage of the sequence of 7 km + 24 km descents, then opt for the 2-day formula with night in bivouac and enjoy.
Pack Eau Vive I
- 7 + 24 Km
- 2Days
- 6h00Average
paddle time
The 31 km canoe descent seduces you, but too sporty for 1 day, and the night in a bivouac does not appeal to you. Opt for this pack, choose your 2 days of descent and the order of the routes 7 km + 24 km.
Pack Eau Vive II
- 12 + 24 Km
- 2Days
- 7h00Average
paddle time
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