Canoe – Kayak from Vallon to St Martin d'Ardèche – 30 km / 2 days with Rivière et Nature

Overnight bivouac not included – Don't forget to book!
Booking link: www.riviere-nature.com/nuit

Timetable
Departures: 9am to 2pm
Return shuttles: between 4 and 5 pm, on Sauze beach

Activity schedule
Meet at our RIVIÈRE ET NATURE base in Vallon Pont d’Arc.
-Welcome and full briefing on your descent.
-Equipment distribution and preparation.
-Transport to the boarding point.
-On arrival, our minibus picks you up at the time specified in your registration for a comfortable return to the base.

Equipment required
Sportswear: shorts, UV-resistant T-shirt, swimsuit, closed-toe shoes.
Sun protection essential: environmentally-friendly sun cream, sunglasses, cap or hat.
-For inclement weather: windbreaker/K-way, warm, dry change of clothes.
-For glasses: string or cord recommended.

For your autonomy
The descent is unaccompanied and self-supplied.
Bring your own food and drink for the duration of your stay in the Gorges (no shops or restaurants).
At the bivouac, you can reserve a tent and/or groundsheets (paying options).
If you’re bringing your own equipment: tent, sleeping bag, ground sheet, lamp, rubbish bags, etc., we recommend that you bring your own.

Equipment storage
A 55 L watertight container is provided for each participant.
Watertightness depends on the quality of the closure: be careful with water-sensitive equipment.
For added safety, bring extra plastic bags or waterproof bags.

At our base, you’ll find :
-Private parking reserved for customers
-Sanitary facilities
-Picnic tables
-Small store (snacks, drinks, canoeing equipment)

From 15/04 to 30/04/2026 daily between 8.30 am and 6 pm.

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.