To prepare your trip well<\/strong><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>The equipment provided<\/span> for your descent<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- The boats<\/strong>:\n
\n- Kayak 1 place<\/li>\n
- Canoe 2 or 3 places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Life jackets<\/strong> for buoyancy<\/li>\n
- Paddles<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 1 55-liter container<\/strong> (equivalent to a large hiking backpack):\n
\n- Height: 45 cm<\/li>\n
- Diameter: 40 cm<\/li>\n
- Opening diameter: 27.50 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>Neoprene wetsuits<\/strong>
\navailable for rental on site<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Appropriate clothing<\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- Old sneakers or watersandals<\/strong> (shoes which keep at the feet). For your security, avoid shoelaces<\/li>\n
- Swimsuit<\/strong><\/li>\n
- T-shirt<\/strong> (beware of sunburns).<\/li>\n
- Cap<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sunglasses<\/strong>, without forgetting the little string to attache them<\/li>\n
- Out of saison, plan:\n
\n- a linen pullover to wear directly on the skin<\/li>\n
- a windstopper<\/li>\n
- a change of clothes upon arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
In any case, what should not be forgotten<\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- Clothing appropriate<\/strong> for the weather<\/li>\n
- Sun protection<\/strong> (hat, shirt, glasses + cord, sunscreen \u2026)<\/li>\n
- Windbreaker<\/strong> in spring and automn<\/li>\n
- Closed shoes<\/strong> that hold the foot (mandatory) for boating<\/li>\n
- Change of clothes<\/strong> for arrival (1-day descents) or in the evening at the bivouac (2, 3 and 4-day descents<\/li>\n
- Avoid bringing<\/strong> jewelry and other non-waterproof, fragile or valuable<\/strong> items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
What to think of<\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i> For all descents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Sufficient water<\/li>\n
- Sun protection<\/li>\n
- Energetic snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i> For 1-day-descents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Your picnic<\/li>\n
- A change of clothes for your arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i> For 2-day, 3-day and 4-day descents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Bivouac\/campsite reservation<\/strong> confirmation (remember to print or download it before you go).<\/li>\n
- Food<\/strong> for your stay (no food available in the entire nature reserve: lunch, dinner, or breakfast).<\/li>\n
- Sufficient water<\/strong> (1.5 liters \/ person \/ day minimum).<\/li>\n
- Complete change of clothes<\/strong>, including warm clothes for the evening and dry shoes (shoes used during the canoe trip will be wet)<\/li>\n
- Sleeping bag<\/strong> (possibly “Canadian” tents)<\/li>\n
- Lighter and fire starter<\/strong> for the barbecue (charcoal and grill provided at the bivouac area)<\/li>\n
- Small first aid kit<\/strong> (for cuts, bruises, headaches, insect bites, mosquito repellent, bandages, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Toiletry and hygiene items<\/strong>: toilet paper, soap, shampoo, towel, etc.<\/li>\n
- Flashlight<\/strong> or headlamp (there is no lighting at the bivouac areas)<\/li>\n
- Garbage bags<\/strong> to keep the Gorges clean. Please use the “Selective Recycling” policy. Thank you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
Our advice<\/strong>
\nDon’t carry unnecessary weight!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Eco-friendly<\/strong>
\nChoose durable, non-disposable<\/b> equipment<\/p>\n\n- Water bottles rather than plastic bottles<\/li>\n
- Tupperware type boxes to transport food<\/li>\n
- Metal cutlery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
Videos<\/span><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n![\"Video\"](\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\")
\n<\/i>Swimming in the river<\/strong>Acad\u00e9mie des Gorges de l'Ard\u00e8che<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/i>Organizing a canoe trip
in the Ard\u00e8che Gorge<\/strong>Acad\u00e9mie des Gorges de l'Ard\u00e8che<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/i>Tips for driving a canoe<\/strong>Acad\u00e9mie des Gorges de l'Ard\u00e8che<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Transport service<\/span> made to order<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You schedules requirements for return:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- We agreed to come to the time of your choice (minimum 6 people).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coming from the Rhone Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- For the 7, 13\u00a0 and 32 km descents<\/strong>:
\nWe offer you a meeting point directly at Vallon Pont d’Arc.<\/li>\n- For the 24, 30, 45 and 56 km descents<\/strong>:
\nWe suggest you to leave your vehicle in St Martin d’Ard\u00e8che, the end point of your descent. We organize the morning shuttle to take you to the starting point (no waiting evening, highway 15 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlease note<\/strong>: only reservations confirmed and paid for before 4:00 PM the day before will be accepted. Please contact us to check that your shuttle is taken into account. In the event of no response or late validation, the appointment is directly in Vallon Pont d’Arc.<\/p>\nYou come with your own equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- We ensure your return transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You prefer to discover the Gorges trail walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The return transport is provided by us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
The equipment provided<\/span> for your descent<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- The boats<\/strong>:\n
\n- Kayak 1 place<\/li>\n
- Canoe 2 or 3 places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Life jackets<\/strong> for buoyancy<\/li>\n
- Paddles<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 1 55-liter container<\/strong> (equivalent to a large hiking backpack):\n
\n- Height: 45 cm<\/li>\n
- Diameter: 40 cm<\/li>\n
- Opening diameter: 27.50 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div>
Neoprene wetsuits<\/strong>
\navailable for rental on site<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Appropriate clothing<\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- Old sneakers or watersandals<\/strong> (shoes which keep at the feet). For your security, avoid shoelaces<\/li>\n
- Swimsuit<\/strong><\/li>\n
- T-shirt<\/strong> (beware of sunburns).<\/li>\n
- Cap<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sunglasses<\/strong>, without forgetting the little string to attache them<\/li>\n
- Out of saison, plan:\n
\n- a linen pullover to wear directly on the skin<\/li>\n
- a windstopper<\/li>\n
- a change of clothes upon arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
In any case, what should not be forgotten<\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n- Clothing appropriate<\/strong> for the weather<\/li>\n
- Sun protection<\/strong> (hat, shirt, glasses + cord, sunscreen \u2026)<\/li>\n
- Windbreaker<\/strong> in spring and automn<\/li>\n
- Closed shoes<\/strong> that hold the foot (mandatory) for boating<\/li>\n
- Change of clothes<\/strong> for arrival (1-day descents) or in the evening at the bivouac (2, 3 and 4-day descents<\/li>\n
- Avoid bringing<\/strong> jewelry and other non-waterproof, fragile or valuable<\/strong> items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
What to think of<\/span><\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i> For all descents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Sufficient water<\/li>\n
- Sun protection<\/li>\n
- Energetic snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i> For 1-day-descents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Your picnic<\/li>\n
- A change of clothes for your arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i> For 2-day, 3-day and 4-day descents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Bivouac\/campsite reservation<\/strong> confirmation (remember to print or download it before you go).<\/li>\n
- Food<\/strong> for your stay (no food available in the entire nature reserve: lunch, dinner, or breakfast).<\/li>\n
- Sufficient water<\/strong> (1.5 liters \/ person \/ day minimum).<\/li>\n
- Complete change of clothes<\/strong>, including warm clothes for the evening and dry shoes (shoes used during the canoe trip will be wet)<\/li>\n
- Sleeping bag<\/strong> (possibly “Canadian” tents)<\/li>\n
- Lighter and fire starter<\/strong> for the barbecue (charcoal and grill provided at the bivouac area)<\/li>\n
- Small first aid kit<\/strong> (for cuts, bruises, headaches, insect bites, mosquito repellent, bandages, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Toiletry and hygiene items<\/strong>: toilet paper, soap, shampoo, towel, etc.<\/li>\n
- Flashlight<\/strong> or headlamp (there is no lighting at the bivouac areas)<\/li>\n
- Garbage bags<\/strong> to keep the Gorges clean. Please use the “Selective Recycling” policy. Thank you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>
Our advice<\/strong>
\nDon’t carry unnecessary weight!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Eco-friendly<\/strong>
\nChoose durable, non-disposable<\/b> equipment<\/p>\n\n- Water bottles rather than plastic bottles<\/li>\n
- Tupperware type boxes to transport food<\/li>\n
- Metal cutlery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
Videos<\/span><\/h2><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/i>Swimming in the river<\/strong>Acad\u00e9mie des Gorges de l'Ard\u00e8che<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/i>Organizing a canoe trip
in the Ard\u00e8che Gorge<\/strong>Acad\u00e9mie des Gorges de l'Ard\u00e8che<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n\n<\/i>Tips for driving a canoe<\/strong>Acad\u00e9mie des Gorges de l'Ard\u00e8che<\/span>\n<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Transport service<\/span> made to order<\/h3><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You schedules requirements for return:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- We agreed to come to the time of your choice (minimum 6 people).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coming from the Rhone Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- For the 7, 13\u00a0 and 32 km descents<\/strong>:
\nWe offer you a meeting point directly at Vallon Pont d’Arc.<\/li>\n- For the 24, 30, 45 and 56 km descents<\/strong>:
\nWe suggest you to leave your vehicle in St Martin d’Ard\u00e8che, the end point of your descent. We organize the morning shuttle to take you to the starting point (no waiting evening, highway 15 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlease note<\/strong>: only reservations confirmed and paid for before 4:00 PM the day before will be accepted. Please contact us to check that your shuttle is taken into account. In the event of no response or late validation, the appointment is directly in Vallon Pont d’Arc.<\/p>\nYou come with your own equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- We ensure your return transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You prefer to discover the Gorges trail walk<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- The return transport is provided by us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- \n
- The boats<\/strong>:\n
- \n
- Kayak 1 place<\/li>\n
- Canoe 2 or 3 places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Life jackets<\/strong> for buoyancy<\/li>\n
- Paddles<\/strong><\/li>\n
- 1 55-liter container<\/strong> (equivalent to a large hiking backpack):\n
- \n
- Height: 45 cm<\/li>\n
- Diameter: 40 cm<\/li>\n
- Opening diameter: 27.50 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Neoprene wetsuits<\/strong>
\navailable for rental on site<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Appropriate clothing<\/span><\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>- \n
- Old sneakers or watersandals<\/strong> (shoes which keep at the feet). For your security, avoid shoelaces<\/li>\n
- Swimsuit<\/strong><\/li>\n
- T-shirt<\/strong> (beware of sunburns).<\/li>\n
- Cap<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Sunglasses<\/strong>, without forgetting the little string to attache them<\/li>\n
- Out of saison, plan:\n
- \n
- a linen pullover to wear directly on the skin<\/li>\n
- a windstopper<\/li>\n
- a change of clothes upon arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
In any case, what should not be forgotten<\/span><\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div>- \n
- Clothing appropriate<\/strong> for the weather<\/li>\n
- Sun protection<\/strong> (hat, shirt, glasses + cord, sunscreen \u2026)<\/li>\n
- Windbreaker<\/strong> in spring and automn<\/li>\n
- Closed shoes<\/strong> that hold the foot (mandatory) for boating<\/li>\n
- Change of clothes<\/strong> for arrival (1-day descents) or in the evening at the bivouac (2, 3 and 4-day descents<\/li>\n
- Avoid bringing<\/strong> jewelry and other non-waterproof, fragile or valuable<\/strong> items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/span>What to think of<\/span><\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i> For all descents<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Sufficient water<\/li>\n
- Sun protection<\/li>\n
- Energetic snack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i> For 1-day-descents<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Your picnic<\/li>\n
- A change of clothes for your arrival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i> For 2-day, 3-day and 4-day descents<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- Bivouac\/campsite reservation<\/strong> confirmation (remember to print or download it before you go).<\/li>\n
- Food<\/strong> for your stay (no food available in the entire nature reserve: lunch, dinner, or breakfast).<\/li>\n
- Sufficient water<\/strong> (1.5 liters \/ person \/ day minimum).<\/li>\n
- Complete change of clothes<\/strong>, including warm clothes for the evening and dry shoes (shoes used during the canoe trip will be wet)<\/li>\n
- Sleeping bag<\/strong> (possibly “Canadian” tents)<\/li>\n
- Lighter and fire starter<\/strong> for the barbecue (charcoal and grill provided at the bivouac area)<\/li>\n
- Small first aid kit<\/strong> (for cuts, bruises, headaches, insect bites, mosquito repellent, bandages, etc.)<\/li>\n
- Toiletry and hygiene items<\/strong>: toilet paper, soap, shampoo, towel, etc.<\/li>\n
- Flashlight<\/strong> or headlamp (there is no lighting at the bivouac areas)<\/li>\n
- Garbage bags<\/strong> to keep the Gorges clean. Please use the “Selective Recycling” policy. Thank you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Our advice<\/strong>
\nDon’t carry unnecessary weight!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Eco-friendly<\/strong>
\nChoose durable, non-disposable<\/b> equipment<\/p>\n- \n
- Water bottles rather than plastic bottles<\/li>\n
- Tupperware type boxes to transport food<\/li>\n
- Metal cutlery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>
Videos<\/span><\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n
in the Ard\u00e8che Gorge<\/strong>Acad\u00e9mie des Gorges de l'Ard\u00e8che<\/span>\n<\/a>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span>Transport service<\/span> made to order<\/h3><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>You schedules requirements for return:<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- We agreed to come to the time of your choice (minimum 6 people).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Coming from the Rhone Valley<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- For the 7, 13\u00a0 and 32 km descents<\/strong>:
\nWe offer you a meeting point directly at Vallon Pont d’Arc.<\/li>\n- For the 24, 30, 45 and 56 km descents<\/strong>:
\nWe suggest you to leave your vehicle in St Martin d’Ard\u00e8che, the end point of your descent. We organize the morning shuttle to take you to the starting point (no waiting evening, highway 15 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlease note<\/strong>: only reservations confirmed and paid for before 4:00 PM the day before will be accepted. Please contact us to check that your shuttle is taken into account. In the event of no response or late validation, the appointment is directly in Vallon Pont d’Arc.<\/p>\n
You come with your own equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- We ensure your return transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You prefer to discover the Gorges trail walk<\/strong><\/p>\n
- \n
- The return transport is provided by us.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
- For the 24, 30, 45 and 56 km descents<\/strong>:
- For the 7, 13\u00a0 and 32 km descents<\/strong>:
- We agreed to come to the time of your choice (minimum 6 people).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Food<\/strong> for your stay (no food available in the entire nature reserve: lunch, dinner, or breakfast).<\/li>\n
- Bivouac\/campsite reservation<\/strong> confirmation (remember to print or download it before you go).<\/li>\n
- Sun protection<\/strong> (hat, shirt, glasses + cord, sunscreen \u2026)<\/li>\n
- Clothing appropriate<\/strong> for the weather<\/li>\n
- Swimsuit<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Old sneakers or watersandals<\/strong> (shoes which keep at the feet). For your security, avoid shoelaces<\/li>\n
- Paddles<\/strong><\/li>\n
![\"Cano\u00ebs](\"https:\/\/www.ardeche-canoe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/canoes-service-2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/div>