This is THE trip to do to cut yourself off from the world for a week with swimming in the Dordogne , picnic... Imagine a whole week without a car or public transport...
Trip accessible to all, punctuated by small rapids, numerous cliffs and castles.
Trip accessible to all, punctuated by numerous cliffs, typical villages and small castles. Some slightly more sporty sections between Argentat and Beaulieu, 2 canoe slides…
Passage to Beaulieu-surDordogne and its magnificent riverside chapel.
Course in class 2. Approximately 3h30 of paddling without breaks.
Night at the “Huttopia” campsite in Beaulieu on the banks of the Dordogne .
In Beaulieu: campsite, hotels, restaurants and grocery store for supplies.
Day 2
Beaulieu-Vayrac
Passage to the village of Carennac , classified among “the most beautiful villages in France”.
Course in class 1. Approximately 4h30 of paddling without breaks.
Night at the “Les Granges” campsite in Vayrac on the banks of the Dordogne .
In Vayrac: no hotel and village 2 km from the Dordogne .
Day 3
Vayrac-Saint-Sozy
Very beautiful descent between the limestone cliffs of Quercy, passage at the foot of the Mirandol castle and the Copeyre , possibility of visiting Gluges and its church. Possibility of stopping at Montvalent with the resurgence of the underground river of Gouffre de Padirac (10 min walk). You will also have the opportunity to stop at Creysse , a typical Lotois village.
Course in class 1. Approximately 3h30 of paddling without breaks
Night at the “Les Borgnes” campsite in Saint-Sozy on the banks of the Dordogne .
In Saint-Sozy: campsite, hotel, grocery store and restaurants.
Day 4
Saint-Sozy-Souillac
Course in class 1. Approximately 3h30 of paddling without breaks
A day dedicated to the cliffs and castles of Lot. Swimming breaks on a pebble beach facing the Château de Belcastel , passage under the Château de la Treyne , classified “Relais et Châteaux”.
Night at the “les Ondines” campsite in Souillac on the banks of the Dordogne .
Day 5
Souillac-Saint-Julien-de-Lampon
Before departure, a quick tour of Souillac is essential. Visit to the Abbey and the Louis Roque Distillery, specialist in “Vieille Prune”. A few shopping trips to the farmers' market for your picnic and off you go! Birds, beaches, wild swimming and relaxation up to St Julien de Lampon .
Course in class 1. Approximately 3h30 of paddling without breaks
Night at the municipal campsite of Saint-Julien-de-Lampon** or in bivouac.
Day 6
Saint-Julien-de-Lampon-Vitrac
Passage through the Cingle de Montfort and its castle perched at the top of the cliff.
Course in class 1. Approximately 3h30 of paddling without breaks
Night at the campsite “Le Perpetuum”*** or in bivouac. Or for a night in a good, cozy bed, book now at the hotel-restaurant “La Treille”*** in Vitrac, accessible from the river.
Day 7
From Vitrac to Beynac
You will pass at the foot of the village of Domme . Then, it's impossible to miss Laroque-Gageac , a troglodyte village and land of bargemen. The river is calm at this point, let yourself drift and admire this jewel of Périgord. Just a few kilometers and you discover the Château de Castelnaud , a fantastic medieval fortress which faces the Château de Beynac and the gardens of Marqueyssac .
Final stop just after the Château de Vézac .
Course in class 1. Approximately 3h30 of paddling without breaks
Useful information
Required level
Hike accessible to all, punctuated by small rapids. Knowing how to swim is mandatory. Children accepted from 6 years old
Meeting points
Departure from Vayrac
Return Beynac
Shuttle the first morning from Vayrac to Argentat at 9:00 a.m. and return by bus from Beynac to Vayrac at 3:30 p.m.
Vayrac private parking, free and unsupervised
Accommodation offered for your nights
Camping
Bivouac
Hotel
Nights not included.
In Beaulieu: campsite, hotels, restaurants and grocery store for supplies. In Vayrac: campsite, no hotel and village 2 km from the Dordogne .
In Saint-Sozy: campsite, hotel, grocery store and restaurants. In Souillac: campsite, all shops, hotels, restaurants… In Saint-Julien-de-Lampon: campsite or bivouac In Vitrac: campsite, bivouac, hotel
Nights camping on the banks of the Dordogne . We can book at our partner campsites for you if you wish. To be paid on site each evening.
Included in the price
– Rental of canoes-kayaks, with paddles, flotation vests – Loan of a waterproof transport container per person – Transport by bus from the rental base and return – Optional: luggage transport (see below in Prices )
€189.00 per adult in a 2 or 3-seater canoe €147.00 per child under 12 in a 2 or 3-seater canoe €210.00 in a single-seater kayak.
Nights extra.
If you opt for nights in campsites, we can reserve a pitch for you. To do this, check the option when booking online. You will pay directly for your nights at each campsite. Count between €12 and €15 per night per person.
Optional luggage transport For this option, count 7€ / person / stage.
Additional bottle: €2.00 per day and per bottle.
Material
Old Town Discovery or Nova Craft Prospector canoes if you decide to take your camping gear in the canoe. Tribal 2/3-seater kayak, unsinkable and self-bailing if you take the luggage transport option. Single-seater kayak Tango from Rotomod or Treck 1 from Dag, unsinkable and self-bailing.
Safaraid Dordogne
Present on the Dordogne since 1978, Safaraid offers rentals for half a day, a day or trips of 2 to 7 days. Possibility to modulate according to your desires and your timing.
To find us in Vayrac, in the village, follow the direction of the Dordogne and the campsites. We are 2 km from the village, after the lake and the “Mirandol Dordogne ” holiday village.
GPS coordinates: N 44° 56' 11'' – E 1° 41' 39''
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