Canoe Trip from Argentat to Saint-Julien-de-Lampon | 5 days

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 and the Copeyre viewpoint , 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 per day, 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 per day, 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.

Shuttle the first morning from Vayrac to Argentat and return by bus from Saint-Julien-de-Lampon to Vayrac.

Vayrac parking lot is private, free and unsupervised

Overnight stays not included.

In Beaulieu: campsite, hotels, restaurants, and a grocery store for supplies.
In Vayrac: campsite, no hotel, and the village is 2 km from the Dordogne.
In Saint-Sozy: campsite, hotel, grocery store, and restaurants.
In Souillac: campsite, all shops, hotels, restaurants…

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.