Ardèche

Canoeing on theArdèche

Length: 125 km
Source: TheArdèche rises at an altitude of 1,467 m in the Vivarais region, near the Col de la Chavade pass, in the Mazan forest within the commune of Astet.
Estuary: It joins the Rhône River upstream from Pont-Saint-Esprit.
Special feature: down theArdèche offers a variety of experiences. After passing through charming villages (Voguë-Balazuc, etc.), viennesoon reach the majestic Pont d'Arc and enter the Ardèche GorgesArdèche

A remarkable site due to the quality of its landscapes, the variety and richness of its natural, historical, and prehistoric heritage (Chauvet Cave), theArdèche Gorges abound with opportunities for discovery, escape, and outdoor activities. The richness of the Gorges is also reflected in the astonishing biodiversity that comprises both its fauna and flora

From a technical point of view, theArdèche is a class 2 river.

The river, with its emerald dress that flows lazily in the summer, can prove capricious in the autumn in case of heavy rainfall (Cévennes episodes), but that is what makes it so charming and unique.

Thus, depending on the water level, the descent will be different; more sporty in the spring, it becomes gentle and calm in the summer and offers particular sensations each time.