Canoe Trip from Argentat to Beynac | 7 days | The Complete Tour

Argentat-Beaulieu

An easy trip for everyone, punctuated by numerous cliffs, typical villages, and small castles. A few slightly more challenging sections between Argentat and Beaulieu, and two canoe slides…

Passing through Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne and its magnificent chapel on the riverbank.

Class 2 route. Approximately 3.5 hours of paddling without breaks.

Overnight stay at the "Huttopia" campsite in Beaulieu on the banks of the Dordogne.
In Beaulieu: campsite, hotels, restaurants and grocery store for supplies.

Beaulieu-Vayrac

Passing through the village of Carennac, classified among "the most beautiful villages of France".

Class 1 route. Approximately 4.5 hours of paddling without breaks.

Overnight stay at the "Les Granges" campsite in Vayrac on the banks of the Dordogne.
In Vayrac: no hotels and the village is 2 km from the Dordogne.

Vayrac-Saint-Sozy

A beautiful descent between the limestone cliffs of the Quercy region, passing at the foot of Mirandol Castle viewpoint Copeyre, with the option to visit Gluges and its church. A stop is possible at Montvalent to see the resurgence of the underground river from the Padirac Cave (10-minute walk). You will also have the opportunity to stop in Creysse, a typical village of the Lot region.

Class 1 rapids. Approximately 3.5 hours of paddling, excluding breaks

Overnight stay at the "Les Borgnes" campsite in Saint-Sozy on the banks of the Dordogne.
In Saint-Sozy: campsite, hotel, grocery store and restaurants.

Saint-Sozy-Souillac

Class 1 rapids. Approximately 3.5 hours of paddling, excluding breaks

A day dedicated to the cliffs and castles of the Lot region. Swimming breaks on a pebble beach opposite Belcastel Castle, passing under the Château de la Treyne, classified as a "Relais et Châteaux".

Night at the "Les Ondines" campsite in Souillac on the banks of the Dordogne.

Souillac-Saint-Julien-de-Lampon

Before setting off, a quick stop in Souillac is a must. Visit the Abbey and the Louis Roque Distillery, specialists in "Vieille Prune" (Old Plum). Pick up a few things at the farmers' market for your picnic and you're off! Birds, beaches, wild swimming, and relaxation all the way to St Julien de Lampon.

Class 1 rapids. Approximately 3.5 hours of paddling, excluding breaks

Night at the municipal campsite of Saint-Julien-de-Lampon** or in bivouac.

Saint-Julien-de-Lampon-Vitrac

Passing through the Montfort bend and its castle perched atop the cliff.

Class 1 rapids. Approximately 3.5 hours of paddling, excluding breaks

Overnight stay at the "Le Perpetuum"*** campsite or in a bivouac.
Or, for a night in a comfortable bed, book now at the "La Treille"*** hotel-restaurant in Vitrac, accessible from the river.

From Vitrac to Beynac

You'll pass by the village of Domme. Then, you can't miss Laroque-Gageac, a troglodyte village and the land of the river bargemen. The river is calm here; let yourself drift and admire this jewel of the Périgord. Just a few kilometers further on, you'll discover the Château de Castelnaud, a fantastic medieval fortress facing the Château de Beynac and the gardens of Marqueyssac.

Final stop just after Vézac Castle.

Class 1 rapids. Approximately 3.5 hours of paddling, excluding breaks

Shuttle on the first morning from Vayrac to Argentat at 9:00 am and return by bus from Beynac to Vayrac at 3:30 pm.

Vayrac parking lot is private, free and unsupervised

Overnight stays not included.

In Beaulieu: camping, hotels, restaurants, and a grocery store for supplies.
In Vayrac: camping, no hotels, and a village 2 km from the Dordogne.
In Saint-Sozy: camping, hotel, grocery store, and restaurants.
In Souillac: camping, all shops, hotels, restaurants…
In Saint-Julien-de-Lampon: camping or bivouacking
In Vitrac: camping, bivouacking, and a hotel.

Nights camping on the banks of the Dordogne. We can book for you at our partner campsites if you wish. Payment to be made on site each evening.