• 31Km
  • 2Days
  • 6h00Average
    paddle time
  • 60 €From

The descents

Le parcours The courses

The difference between the descent of 31 km in 1 day or 2 days, and the Pack Eau Vive 1 is that with this option you can maken the course of 31 km in 2 days, without spending the night on a bivouac.
You book 2 descents in one, the Mini Descent 7 km and the Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km descent.
You can also choose which descent you want to do first :

  • Day 1 : Mini-Descent 7 km
  • Day 2 : The Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km

or

  • Day 1 : The Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km
  • Day 2 : Mini-Descent 7 km

Mini-Descent – 7 km

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.

The Gorges de l’Ardèche – 24 km

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)

Les moments forts de l’Estivale Highlights of the descents Pack Eau Vive 1

The Mini-Descente 7 km :

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

The Gorges de l’Ardèche 24 km :

  • Passing through the nature reserve of the Gorges de l’Ardèche
  • The cathedral rock
  • The Cirque de la Madeleine
  • Numerous rapids

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 7 km

Mini-Descent
7 km
Base N° 1
Vallon Pont d’Arc
7.30am – 4pm
non-stop
8.30am – 12pm
non-stop
8.30am – 4pm
non-stop
1.30am – 3pm
non-stop
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.
– After you descent, a bus will bring you back to your car.
– See return times here below.

Horaires de départ Starting point and departure times for the 24 km

Gorges de l’Ardèche
24 km
Base N° 1
Vallon Pont d’Arc
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.

Horaires de retour Return times 7 km

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.

Horaires de retour Return times 24 km

Return times from Sauze after your descent :

  • 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 Pack Eau Vive 1

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 €

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