The 32 km trip A route outside the Gorges de l’Ardèche nature reserve

2 sportive days starting from the listed village of Balazuc and passing under the Pont d’Arc

You will discover the diversity and beauty of the landscapes crossed by the Ardèche, with the grandiose finale of the passage under the Pont d’Arc!
Along your descent, you’ll find numerous places to stop, swim, picnic, or simply enjoy the view.

On the first day, your adventure begins in the charming listed village of Balazuc.
You’ll sail across the plain to reach the superb Cirque de Gens.
After crossing the Ruoms gorges, you’ll spend the night at our partner campsite.
This first day features a few rapids, perfect for a gentle introduction to whitewater rafting.

The next day, your route continues across a vast agricultural plain dotted with bodies of water and old dikes, remnants of the old mills. Slides have been built to facilitate crossing these structures.
The rest promises to be more dynamic: you’ll follow several slides, pass under the unmissable Pont d’Arc, and then finish in style with the Charlemagne rapids before reaching the end of your descent.

  • 32 kmDistance to cover
  • 2 daysLength of the trip
  • 7h00Paddle time
  • 68Price starting from
Canoeing on the Ardèche | Passage of a slide

Map of the tripThe 32 km trip in two days

Canoeing Gorges de l'Ardèche - 32 km Descent Plan
  • Slides
  • Rapids

Pricefor the 32 km trip – 2 days

Price trip Adult Child Child(seat in the middle)*
Mini 7 km 26 € 26 € 13 €
Mini 7 km 30 € 30 € 15 €
Mini 7 km accompanied 40 € 34 €
Maxi Mini 13 km 34 € 34 € 17 €
24 km (1 day) 37 € 37 € 18 €
Trip 30 km (1 day) 37 € 37 € 18 €
Trip 30 km (2 days) 60 € 60 € 30 €
Trip 32 km (2 days) 68 € 68 € 34 €
Trip 37 km (2 days) 68 € 68 € 34 €
Trip 45 km (3 days) 78 € 78 € 39 €
Trip 56 km (4 days) 98 € 98 € 49 €

* ONLY for children aged 7 to 12 between two adults in the canoe.

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Course of your trip

  1. Our team will welcome you upon your arrival.
  2. You will be informed about the trip and given safety instructions.
  3. You will then be taken by shuttle to Balazuc, boarding point of your trip.
  4. On the first day you finish your trip on the campsite for the night. Enjoy this place to swim, walk or rest.
  5. On the second day, you finish your trip at Châmes. You will then be transported to our base in Vallon Pont d’Arc where you can collect your vehicle.

Meeting point

  • Meeting point 10:00 a.m.: Vallon Pont d’Arc

Overnight stay at a campsite in Ruoms

You should plan to spend an overnight stay at a campsite in Ruoms after the first day of your descent.
This campsite is located halfway along the route and allows you to book a stopover (overnight stay with half-board or full-board).
Our prices do not include campsite reservations (this will be advised to you after validation of your reservation).

Equipment included

  • Shuttle
  • Paddle
  • Life jackets
  • Container
  • Wetsuit (if necessary)

Services included

  • The transport from VALLON PONT D’ARC to the start of your descent on the 1st day

  • Return transport on the 2nd day
  • Safety instructions and map of your trip
  • Our private parking lot is free for your vehicles
  • La douche

Requirements

  • Know how to swim
  • Children older than 7 years

Your photos

You can get the photos taken during your trip at photocanoe.net.

Don’t miss out:

From Easter to September 30
You get a photo for free with the code “patou25”

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