• 7Km
  • 1/2Day
  • 1h30Average
    paddle time
  • 25 €From

The descent

Le parcours The course

This course of 7 km between Vallon Pont d’Arc and Châmes is perfect if you want to have a glimpse of the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche, without doing the long descent.

A trip of 1 hour and 30 minutes of paddling, alternating between quiet and rapid parts, will bring you under the beautiful Pont d’Arc.

The passage under this natural bridge at the entrance of the nature reserve is a unique and unforgettable experience.

Do not hesitate to take your time for some stops to swim, pick nick, sun, explore…

Once you have finished your descent, no stress, a bus is waiting to bring you back to your car.

Les moments forts de l’Estivale Highlights of the Mini Descent 7 km

  • The rapid Le Charlemagne
  • The passage through the Pont d’Arc

Préparation de la descente Prepare your trip

Address Base N° 1, what to take, advice… Prepare your trip, check our ‘practical information‘ page

Horaires de départ Starting point and departure times for the Mini Descent 7 km

Base N° 1
Vallon Pont d’Arc
7.30am to 4pm
non-stop
8.30am to 3pm
non-stop
8.30am to 4pm
non-stop
From 30/03 to 06/05
From 07/05 to 30/06
From 01/07 to 31/08
From 01/09 to 30/09
Note that – Meet 30 minutes before departure to prepare.
– After your descent, a bus will bring you back to your car.
– See return times here below.

Horaires de retour Return times

Return times of the bus after your descent :

  • From 30/03 to 06/05 : 11.30am – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm
  • From 07/05 to 31/08 : 11.30am – 1pm – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm – 6pm
  • From 01/09 to 30/09 : 11.30am – 2pm – 3pm – 4pm – 5pm

Note that :

  • Return are to be given before departure and are subject to availability.
  • Return times are Les horaires de retour are indicative and depend on the arrival of our customers, traffic on the road and possible unforeseen situations.
  • On busy days, extra waiting time may be expected.

Rates and booking for the Mini Descent 7 km

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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L’Estivale

  • 5Km
  • 1/2Day
  • 1h00Average
    paddle time

Superb little canoe trip on the calm waters of the Ardèche, to connect Les Mazes to Vallon Pont d’Arc with fun passage of 3 slides. Ideal route for the family and for discovering canoeing.

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

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