Canoe – Kayak from Vallon to St Martin d'Ardèche – 30 km / 1 day with Rivière et Nature

Timetable
Departures: 8.30am to 9.30am (depending on water level)
Return shuttles: between 4 and 5 pm, on Sauze beach

Activity schedule
For all our packages, we meet at our RIVIÈRE ET NATURE base in Vallon Pont d’Arc.

-Welcome and full briefing on your course.
-Equipment distribution and preparation.
-Transport by minibus to the embarkation point.
-Descend independently, at your own pace and unaccompanied.
-On arrival, our shuttle picks you up at the time specified in your registration to take you back to the base.

Recommended equipment
Appropriate sportswear: shorts, t-shirt, swimsuit, closed-toe shoes.
-Sun protection: sun cream, cap or hat, sunglasses.
For inclement weather: windbreaker/K-way and a change of warm, dry clothes.
-Glasses cord recommended.
For a day’s descent: bring a picnic and a drink (there are no shops or restaurants in the Gorges).

Storing your gear
Watertight canisters are provided to protect your belongings. Their watertightness depends on the closure, so take care with water-sensitive objects.
For added safety, use additional protection (small plastic bags, waterproof bags, etc.).

At your disposal at our base
-Private parking reserved for our customers
-Sanitary facilities
-Picnic table
-Small store (snacks and canoeing equipment)

From 01/05 to 30/06/2026 daily between 8.30 am and 7 pm.

From 01/07 to 31/08/2026 daily between 7.45 am and 8 pm.

From 01/09 to 30/09/2026 daily between 8.30 am and 6.30 pm.

From 01/10 to 11/10/2026 daily between 9 am and 6 pm.