- 24Km
- 1Day
- 4h30Average
paddle time - 34 €From
The descent
The course
The course
There you go, for 5 hours of paddling in one of the most beautiful canyons of Europe !
Surrounded by cliffs up to 250 meters high, you will discover the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche and its fauna and flora.
This descent alternates quiet parts perfect for swimming with rapids, fun and exciting.
After a big pick nick break on the middle of the day, you continue your descent passing under the cathedral rock and the Cirque de Madeleine.
The course demands a good physical conditions, we advice you to start as early in the morning as you can.
After your descent, a shuttle bus will bring you back to the starting point (1 hour trip)
Highlights of the 24 km descent
Highlights of the 24 km descent- Passing through the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
- The cathedral rock
- The Cirque de la Madeleine
- Numerous rapids
Prepare your trip
Prepare your tripAddresse Base N°1, what to take, advice… Prepare yourself, consult our ‘practical information‘ page.
Starting point and departure time of the 24 km descent
Starting point and departure time of the 24 km descent| Base N° 1 Vallon Pont d’Arc |
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| 7.30am | 8am | 8.30am | 9am | 9.30am | |
| From 30/03 to 30/06 | |||||
| From 01/07 to 31/08 | |||||
| From 01/09 to 30/09 | |||||
| Note that | – Meet 30 minutes before departure to prepare. – A bus will bring you to the starting point. – After your descent, a bus will bring you back to your car. – See return times here below. |
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Return times
Return timesReturn times of the bus from Sauze :
- Between 3.30pm and 5pm.
- More information about return times before you start.
Note that :
- Return times 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 24 km descent
| L’Estivale 1/2 day – 5 km |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Internet | Counter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 € | |
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