• 5Km
  • 1/2Day
  • 1h00Average
    paddle time
  • 23 €From

The descent

Le parcours The course

This course of 5 km from Les Mazes to Vallon Pont d’Arc is perfect for families with children or with a group of friends.

A trip of 1 hour and 30 minutes of paddling on a quiet part of the river will let you discover the famous canoe slides.

The 3 slides on this course are a moment of fun and excitement !

You can stop wherever you want along the river to take a break to swim or pick nick.

Les moments forts de l’Estivale Highlights of the Estivale descent 5 km

  • Three canoe slides

Préparation de la descente Prepare your trip

Address Base N° 1 and N° 2, what to take, advice… Prepare yourself, check our ‘practical information‘ page

Horaires de départ Starting point and departure times for the 5 km descent

Base N° 1
Vallon Pont d’Arc
Base N° 2
Les Mazes – Vallon Pont d’Arc
10am 11am 1.30pm Non-stop
between 8am and 1.30pm
Non-stop
between 9am and 1.30pm
From 30/03 to 06/05
From 07/05 to 30/06
From 01/07 to 31/08
From 01/09 to 14/09
From 15/09 to 30/09
Note that – Meet 30 minutes before departure time to prepare.
– A shuttle bus will bring you to the starting point.
Last departure at 1.30pm

Horaires de retour Return times

Arrival in Vallon Pont d’Arc possible until 4pm non stop.

Rates and booking for the Estivale 5 km descent

L’Estivale
1/2 day – 5 km
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 23 € 25 € 27 €
10 – 19 pers 21 € 23 € 25 €
20 + pers 19 € 21 € 23 €
Children 7 to 12 years
2nd place
17 € 17 € 17 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
17 € 17 € 17 €
Mini Descent
1/2 day – 7 km
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 25 € 27 € 29 €
10 – 19 pers 23 € 25 € 27 €
20 + pers 21 € 23 € 25 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
18 € 18 € 18 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
18 € 18 € 18 €
Maxi des Minis Descent
1/2 or 1 day – 12 km
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 33 € 35 € 36 €
10 – 19 pers 30 € 32 € 34 €
20 + pers 27 € 30 € 32 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
20 € 20 € 20 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
20 € 20 € 20 €
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche
1 day – 24 km
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 36 € 38 € 40 €
10 – 19 pers 33 € 35 € 38 €
20 + pers 30 € 33 € 36 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
23 € 23 € 23 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
23 € 23 € 23 €
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche
1 day – 31 km
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 36 € 38 € 40 €
10 – 19 pers 33 € 35 € 38 €
20 + pers 30 € 33 € 36 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
23 € 23 € 23 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
23 € 23 € 23 €
Les Gorges de l’Ardèche
2 days – 31 km
Bivouac not included
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 60 € 62 € 64 €
10 – 19 pers 57 € 59 € 61 €
20 + pers 54 € 57 € 59 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
42 € 42 € 42 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
42 € 42 € 42 €
L’Aventure
2 jours – 36 km
Bivouac not included
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 62 € 65 € 67 €
10 – 19 pers 59 € 62 € 64 €
20 + pers 56 € 58 € 61 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
42 € 42 € 42 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
42 € 42 € 42 €
Pack Eau Vive I
2 days – 7 km + 24 km
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 60 € 62 € 64 €
10 – 19 pers 57 € 59 € 61 €
20 + pers 54 € 56 € 58 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
42 € 42 € 42 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
42 € 42 € 42 €
Pack Eau Vive II
2 days – 12 km + 24 km
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Off season Season
Adults 1 – 9 pers 65 € 67 € 70 €
10 – 19 pers 62 € 63 € 66 €
20 + pers 59 € 59 € 63 €
Children  7 to 12 years
2nd place
42 € 42 € 42 €
7 to 12 years
3rd place
42 € 42 € 42 €

I book this descent

The map

Descente de l'Ardèche

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  • 7Km
  • 1/2Day
  • 1h30Average
    paddle time

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  • 12Km
  • 1/2Day
  • 3h00Average
    paddle time

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