Our advices

Canoës Service proposes

Keep a good and unforgettable souvenir of your descent

• The area is great and seems to be made for this,
• The small details make the plus…

What is obligatory

• To be in a good physical condition,
• To know how to swim,
• To be older than 7 years.

Clothing

• Old sneakers or watersandals (shoes which keep at the feet). For your security, avoid shoelaces.
• Swimsuit / swinning trunks and T-shirt (beware of sunburns).
• Cap, sunglasses, without forgetting the little string to attache them.

• Out of saison : Plan a linen pullover to wear directly on the skin and a windstopper + cloths for changing after the arrival.
• Wetsuits can be rent ( 6 € / day).

1-day-descent – what to think of

• The picinic for an unforgettable break,
• Sufficient water,
• Sun cream and a cap.

2-days-descent – What to think of

Do not pack unnecessary things!

• Complete spare clothes with warm clothes for the evening.
• Sleeping bag (possibly small “Canadian” tents).
• Food for your stay (no possibility for food supplies) for meals and breakfast.
• Stove with small saucepan.
• Sufficient water (1.5 liters / person / day minimum).
• Trash bags to let the Gorges clean. And a good gesture “Sorting”. Thank you !
• Small pharmacy (blows, bruises, insect bites, headaches …).
• Flashlight (there are no lights on the bivouac areas).

In any case, it must not be forgotten

• Clothing appropriate for the weather.
• Sun protection (hat, shirt, glasses + cord, sunscreen …).
• Windbreaker in spring and automn.
• Closed shoes that hold the foot (mandatory) for boating.
• Spare clothing for the end (descents 1 day) or evening at the bivouac (descent 2 days).
• Avoid carry rings, chains or other fragile or valuable items.