With Camping des Tunnels and Azur Canoë you benefit from direct access to the river.
From the private car park where you’ll leave your vehicle, you’re just a few steps away from a very pleasant canoe trip on one of Europe’s most beautiful rivers.
½ day canoe descent
1-day or 2-day descent
ÉCO-L’EAU
Departure from Camping des Tunnels (4,5 km)
Pont d’Arc listed site Short Track descent + Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve, in 2 days
Day 1: a 24km descent then return to the Camping des Tunnels
Day 2: The 4.5km Short Track descent
Days 1 and 2 may be reversed
The Short Track descent can be replaced by the 7km Mini-Descent (extra charge)
Optional overnight stay at Camping des Tunnels (extra charge)
GRAND CANYON
Departure from Camping des Tunnels (28,5 km)
Day 1: Canoe descent from Sampzon to Camping des Tunnels
Day 2: Canoe descent from Camping des Tunnels to Sauze
Days 1 and 2 may be reversed
The Short Track descent can be replaced by the 7km Mini-Descent (extra charge)
Optional overnight stay at Camping des Tunnels (extra charge)
2-day, 3-day or 4-day canoe descent
2 DAYS WITH A BIVOUAC
A 2-day descent with night in a BIVOUAC in the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve.
Bivouacking not included in the price
It is compulsory to book ahead at the bivouac sites of GAUD or GOURNIER via the website Pont d’Arc Ardèche
3 DAYS ARDÈCHE PLEIN SUD
Departs from Vogüé or Balazuc
Descent from Vogüé or Balazuc – Pradons – Camping des Tunnels – Sauze
Includes all canoe channels
Includes all rapids
Book ahead for overnight stays at Camping de Pradons and Camping des Tunnels, not included in the price
4 DAYS ARDÈCHE PLEIN SUD
Departs from Vogüé or Balazuc
Descent from Vogüé or Balazuc – Pradons – Camping des Tunnels – Bivouac – Sauze
Includes all canoe channels
Includes all rapids
Book ahead for overnight stays at Camping de Pradons, Camping des Tunnels and bivouac sites of GAUD or GOURNIER, not included in the price
Important
We do not allow on our boats:
- Children under the age of 7 years
- Non-swimmers of any age
During the descent it is compulsory to wear:
- Water shoes
- A buoyancy-aid vest
Prices of canoe descents
| Descent | Distance | Price per person |
3-seater canoe (3rd pers. under 50 kg) |
Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Track | 4,5 km | 20 € | 10 € | — |
| Mini Descent | 7 km | 26 € | 12 € | — |
| Intermediate Descent | 13 km | 34 € | 16 € | Possibility in 8.5 km and stop at Camping des Tunnels: 22 € / person |
| 1-day Descent | 28,5 km | 38 € | 18 € | — |
| 1-day Descent | 24 km | 38 € | 18 € | — |
| Éco-l’eau | 4,5 + 24 km or 24 + 4,5 km |
54 € | 26 € | 7km Mini-Descent in place of the 4.5km Short Track: 50 € / person |
| Grand Canyon | 8,5 + 28,5 km or 28,5 + 8,5 km |
62 € | 31 € | 13 + 24 km or 24 + 13 km: 56 € / person |
| 2 days with Bivouac | 28,5 km | 62 € | 31 € | Bivouac compulsory, to be booked ahead |
| 3 days | 56 km | 78 € | 38 € | Book ahead for compulsory overnight stays at Camping de Pradons + Camping des Tunnels |
| 4 days | 56 km | 98 € | 48 € | Book ahead for compulsory overnight stays at Camping de Pradons + Camping des Tunnels + Bivouac |
All prices include:
- Equipment rental
- Return transport
- Introduction to canoeing basics
- Distribution of safety information and the rules and regulations of the Ardèche Gorges Nature Reserve
- Helmets for children
Neoprene wetsuit:
- Rental possible on site: 10 € / wetsuit
Special discounts:
- 2 € discount for people staying at the Camping des Tunnels*
- 4 € discount for school groups and students*
- Associations, Groups and Works Councils: Please contact us for an estimate
* These offers may not be combined