Meet at our ALPHA BATEAUX – Information, equipment preparation – Transfer by minibus to the starting point in Ruoms. The first part of the hike involves crossing dams equipped with canoe slides before continuing through the Pont d'Arc and entering the Ardèche Gorges nature Ardèche .
Night at Gaud's bivouac
Day 2
Second part of the excursion to the second Gournier bivouac
Night at the Gournier bivouac
Day 3
Third part of the excursion to Sauze beach (St Martin d'Ardèche)
Return transfer by minibus to Vallon Pont d'Arc
Practical information
Required level
Accessible to all. Swimming ability is required. Children accepted from age 7.
Be careful when crossing the dams on the first part of the route
Meeting points
Departure between 8:30 and 9:00 from our base in Vallon Pont d'Arc
Return to Sauze Beach (St Martin d' Ardèche )
Meet us at our ALPHA BATEAUX base in Vallon Pont d'Arc in the morning between 8:30 and 9:00 for boarding around 9:30.
Transfer by minibus to the starting point in Ruoms. Return transfer by minibus to Vallon Pont d'Arc.
Accommodation options available for your overnight stay
Bivouac
Nights spent camping
Included in the price
– Navigation equipment: Boat, paddles, approved buoyancy aids – Loan of a waterproof container (55 liters) for personal belongings – Bus transport to and from the rental base – Wetsuits (if necessary) – Helmets (optional)
Two-seater and single-seater sit-on-top kayaks with self-bailing, unsinkable surfaces
Unsinkable two-seater canoes
More traditional two-seater canoes "old's town" style (special rates)
Alpha Bateaux
Since 1985, Alpha Bateaux, drawing on its extensive experience, has been putting its resources and the skills of a professional team at your service to organize your descent of theArdèche.
This family business, proud of its Ardèche culture, will allow you to discover a unique local heritage during your canoe and kayak trips.
Access A7 from Marseille, exit Bollène, then follow signs for Gorges de l'Ardèche
A7 from Lyon, exit Montélimar sud, then follow signs for Gorges de l'Ardèche
From the Gard region, Alès/Barjac Vallon Pont d'arc
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