Le Pont d'Arc - Gorges de l'Ardèche

CANOE  AND  KAYAK  HIRE
Descent of the Ardeche Gorges

All our boats are in polyethylene, and made especially for
tourism and river trips. They are comfortable, stable and safe,
and they are replaced regularly.

Which paddles to choose when canoeing, single or double ?
 - single paddles are for purists and those wishing to learn canoeing techniques.
 - double paddles are easier to handle and less tiring on stretches of smooth water.
What about the canoes, self-emptying ones or not ?

                                                                      Definitions, Answers ...

Kayaks: reserved for the experts
As apposed to a canoe, the kayak does not let you get away
with mistakes - It's technically more difficult.

The Ardeche Gorges are a Natural Reserve, please respect them.

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CANOËS  SERVICE  -  Route des Gorges  -  07150  Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Tél : 33 (0)4 75 88 07 34  -  Fax : 33 (0)4 75 88 07 57  -  canoeservice@ardeche-canoe.com

Self-emptying canoe: can be emptied by turning it over on the water.
 - a double hull means it can take on board only a small amount of water
 - space inside for two 55-litre containers.
 - to be used when the river level is high.

Open canoe: empties easily, but on the river bank,
 - large space inside, enabling more material
 to be carried.
 - nearest type to the famous C2 Lecler (polyesther)

Ardéchois Plus - grande ouverture - banc central 3ème place

3 types of  ARDECHOIS  PLUS canoe
  - unsinkable or  small opening: two 55-litre containers strapped in     
  - large opening: one 55-litre container strappes in, 3rd place for child
single or double paddles.

Ardéchois Plus autovideur

LE  TANARGUE :
Unsinkable canoe, two 55-litre containers

Tanargue

LE  TANARGUE :
Lower on the water than the Ardechois Plus
double paddles should be used.

Two-seater kayak SAFARAID
  not self-emtying
  the Ardeche Formula-One
  55-litre container in the centre
  double paddles

One-seater kayak
- INDY Grand Hiloire (illustrated)
stable, one 55-litre container strapped in
- TAIFUN : one 25-litre container
for experienced kayaker

Kayak - Indy Grand Hiloire

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CANOËS  SERVICE  -  Route des Gorges  -  07150  Vallon-Pont-d'Arc

Tél : 33 (0)4 75 88 07 34  -  Fax : 33 (0)4 75 88 07 57  -  canoeservice@ardeche-canoe.com