- 31Km
- 2Days
- 6h00Average
paddle time - 60 €From
The descents
The courses
The difference between the descent of 31 km in 1 day or 2 days, and the Pack Eau Vive 1 is that with this option you can maken the course of 31 km in 2 days, without spending the night on a bivouac.
You book 2 descents in one, the Mini Descent 7 km and the Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km descent.
You can also choose which descent you want to do first :
- Day 1 : Mini-Descent 7 km
- Day 2 : The Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km
or
- Day 1 : The Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km
- Day 2 : Mini-Descent 7 km
Mini-Descent – 7 km
This course of 7 km between Vallon Pont d’Arc and Châmes is perfect if you want to have a glimpse of the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, without doing the long descent.
A trip of 1 hour and 30 minutes of paddling, alternating between quiet and rapid parts, will bring you under the beautiful Pont d’Arc.
The passage under this natural bridge at the entrance of the nature reserve is a unique and unforgettable experience.
Do not hesitate to take your time for some stops to swim, pick nick, sun, explore…
Once you have finished your descent, no stress, a bus is waiting to bring you back to your car.
The Gorges de l’Ardèche – 24 km
There you go, for 5 hours of paddling in one of the most beautiful canyons of Europe !
Surrounded by cliffs up to 250 meters high, you will discover the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche and its fauna and flora.
This descent alternates quiet parts perfect for swimming with rapids, fun and exciting.
After a big pick nick break on the middle of the day, you continue your descent passing under the cathedral rock and the Cirque de Madeleine.
The course demands a good physical conditions, we advice you to start as early in the morning as you can.
After your descent, a shuttle bus will bring you back to the starting point (1 hour trip)
Highlights of the descents Pack Eau Vive 1
The Mini-Descente 7 km :
- The rapid Le Charlemagne
- The passage through the Pont d’Arc
The Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km :
- Passing through the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
- The cathedral rock
- The Cirque de la Madeleine
- Numerous rapids
Prepare your trip
Address Base N° 1, what to take, advice… Prepare your trip, check our ‘practical information‘ page.
Starting point and departure times for the 7 km
Mini-Descent 7 km |
Base N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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7.30am – 4pm non-stop |
8.30am – 12pm non-stop |
8.30am – 4pm non-stop |
1.30am – 3pm non-stop |
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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. – After you descent, a bus will bring you back to your car. – See return times here below. |
Starting point and departure times for the 24 km
Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km |
Base N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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7.30am | 8am | 8.30am | 9am | 9.30am | |
From 30/03 to 30/06 | |||||
From 01/07 to 31/08 | |||||
From 01/09 to 30/09 | |||||
Note that | – Meet 30 minutes before departure to prepare. – A bus will bring you to the starting point. – After your descent, a bus will bring you back to your car. – See return times here below. |
Return times 7 km
Return times of the bus after your descent :
- From 30/03 to 06/05 : 11.30am – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm
- From 07/05 to 31/08 : 11.30am – 1pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm – 6pm
- From 01/09 to 30/09 : 11.30am – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm
Note that :
- Return are to be given before departure and are subject to availability.
- 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.
Return times 24 km
Return times from Sauze after your descent :
- Between 3.30pm and 5pm.
- More information about return times before you start.
Note that :
- Return times 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.
Rates and booking for the Pack Eau Vive 1
L’Estivale 1/2 day – 5 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 € |
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The Gorges de l’Ardèche
- 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.
L’Aventure
- 36Km
- 2Days
- 8h00Average
paddle time
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- 12 + 24 Km
- 2Days
- 7h00Average
paddle time
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